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Pittsburgh Pro Click Torque Wrench (1/2", 1/4" or 3/8" Drive Wrench)

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Harbor Freight has select Pittsburgh Pro Click Torque Wrench (1/2", 1/4" or 3/8" Drive Wrench) on sale for $11.99 after coupon code 12827635 (apply at checkout). Shipping is a flat-rate $6.99, otherwise, you may purchase this in store to save on shipping fees w/ this in-store coupon.

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Harbor Freight has select Pittsburgh Pro Click Torque Wrench (1/2", 1/4" or 3/8" Drive Wrench) on sale for $11.99 after coupon code 12827635 (apply at checkout). Shipping is a flat-rate $6.99, otherwise, you may purchase this in store to save on shipping fees w/ this in-store coupon.

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  • Lifetime warranty is included w/ purchase
  • Limit of 3 per customer
  • Offer valid through October 13, 2024 or while promotional offer last
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Is2r
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Last week I torqued a bolt head off cause the torque never clicked. I tested the wrench after and it was faulty. Warrantied it no problem, but I'll never trust it for anything with low specs.
Hoban_Washburne
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I have all three sizes. As others have said, I wouldn't trust them with anything fragile, but the 1/2 works decent enough for torqueing larger stuff like lug nuts, and I use the 3/8 for my oil drain plug. The thing I dislike most about these, and what might be a possible reason so many of them get returned, is that the click on the 1/4 and 3/8 sizes can be very subtle. It's not a nice crisp click. You'll feel it click more than hear it. I actually returned one because of that. It wasn't clicking so I thought it was defective, but that just seems to be the way they are, because the replacement I got did the same thing.
Selman
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In most cases, hand tight is fine, but your mechanic sucks if he thinks that is always acceptable. There have been some head designs that are known to shoot plugs out stripping the threads with it if not torqued correctly. A mechanic that isn't aware of that and not using correct torque specs is negligent.

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Oct 4, 2024
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KT777
Oct 4, 2024
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Last month, I used the 3/4 to torque the oil pan bolts and it did not click. I knew right away that it was defected, otherwise I will break some bolts. Exchange for a new one is easy but not t trust t use it.
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VladC
Oct 4, 2024
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Quote from HansGruber :
I have had the 1/2" version of this deal for 4 years. It's a good tool. The accuracy if the Pittsburgh is within a pound or two of accuracy. If you use torque wrenches daily or weekly, this tool is not for you.

There are some on this thread who believe there is a click and if they do not hear it, wrench on. That is not how the tool works. Like you said either you set the limit or someone before you set the limit. They then blame the tool for not setting a torque limit correctly.

This is a very good tool for infrequent use.
That's what I said. What's the point of your comment? The accuracy of clickers are about ~5% (not pound or two) which is usually good enough. All HF tools are not for pro use, except maybe of their Pro lines.

If you can't hear a clicker, turn your stereo off, take your earplugs out or invest in hearing aid.
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VladC
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Quote from KT777 :
Last month, I used the 3/4 to torque the oil pan bolts and it did not click. I knew right away that it was defected, otherwise I will break some bolts. Exchange for a new one is easy but not t trust t use it.
What kind of tractor or train engine was it? 3/8 is usually all you need for oil pan bolts (or 1/4" even).
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VladC
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Quote from vid1900 :
Nobody is rebuilding engines with a $12 tool.
Well, I did. I torqued my son's VW cylinder head bolts with a 1/2" HF clicker, worked like a charm. But it was not $12 though, I paid $10 for it several years ago w/coupon.
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eros314
Oct 4, 2024
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Quote from FishX :
I definitely recommend checking the calibration often. I have this Pittsburgh torque wrench that I bought several years ago but I hadn't used it for couple of years. Yesterday I tried to replace a tire and adjusted the torque setting to 90 ft/lb. It felt very light when it clicked. I measured the force, and it was clicking at 35 pounds!!!!
How did you measure the force?
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ThriftyMountain940
Oct 4, 2024
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Those are useless, get a tekton
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yp81
Oct 4, 2024
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What about EPAuto torque wrench on Amazon? It shows as number 1 on Amazon

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Vinny2006
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Quote from VladC :
Nope. Better use your earholder and don't let them take you for a ride and overprice you!
LOL. OK Bud. Stick to your Pittsburgh. After all who cares if the wheels fall off your Ford Pinto right?
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drvtek
Oct 4, 2024
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Quote from vid1900 :
You can calibrate with a luggage scale. Make sure the scale is hooked around the center of the knurling.

Generally they stay calibrated as long as you don't drop them over 5 feet or leave them set at some high foot pounds. Wind them back down after use.
Agreed! I think one of the issues with the HF torque wrenches is that they are not treated the same as you would a Snap-On. Like you said, winding them back down after use, putting them back in the case, -NOT- using them as a hammer, prybar, or normal ratchet when not needed for torque.

How many times do you see the tire shops just ugga dugga a few times with the air ratchet and call it a day - I put the my impact on auto, then finish with the torque wrench -HF- no problems.
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VladC
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Quote from eros314 :
How did you measure the force?
Good question left unanswered. Esp. noting that it's the torque not force which matters.
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FishX
Oct 4, 2024
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Quote from eros314 :
How did you measure the force?
I used a very accurate digital luggage scale that I have. It can measure up to 120 pounds.
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VladC
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Quote from FishX :
I used a very accurate digital luggage scale that I have. It can measure up to 120 pounds.
Actually you don't need 'a very accurate digital luggage scale' for that. All you need is understanding what torque means in physics. It's a multiplication of force (or weight) and distance (leg, arm). That is, you can emulate any reasonable amount of torque by combining some known weights and lengths.
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CoralPen737
Oct 5, 2024
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how accurate are these?
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CoralPen737
Oct 5, 2024
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Quote from Nessism :
I don't see the point in buying a questionable tool like this. If you are an occasional wrencher, get a bending beam torque wrench. They are accurate and never go out of calibration. If you wrench regularly, buy a quality tool.
whats a quality torque wrench? i dont know tool brands well

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nice279guy
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Quote from yp81 :
What about EPAuto torque wrench on Amazon? It shows as number 1 on Amazon
I've had my 1/2 inch EPAuto for 7 years no issues, still smooth setting.

Just picked up this 3/8 Pittsburgh. It was harder to adjust it past 60 ft/lbs, but it clicked just fine. Lifetime and $12 is a no brainer for me.
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