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forum thread Posted by ivprodigy • Oct 24, 2024
forum thread Posted by ivprodigy • Oct 24, 2024

Gearwrench 3/8" 120XP E-Spec 1.4-28Nm Electronic Torque Wrench Model Number: 85236-01 $100 after 11% Menards rebate $99.99

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Seems like a great deal for a digital torque wrench
I didn't find many retailers that carry this model but all their prices were much higher than Menards.

https://www.menards.com/main/tool...?exp=false

GEARWRENCH 85236-01 SPECIFICATIONS

Alt Scale Increments 0.1 ft/lb
ASME Specification B107.300
Batteries Included No
Drive Tang Size 3/8 in
Drive Type Square
Finish Full Polish Chrome
Head Thickness 1.05 in
Head Width 1.26 in
Included Storage None
Material Alloy Steel
Max Torque (Alt Scale) 20 ft/lb
Max Torque (Primary Scale) 28 Nm
Min Torque (Alt Scale) 1 ft/lb
Min Torque (Primary Scale) 1.4 Nm
Primary Scale Increments 0.1 Nm
Repair Kit 81227P
Tether Ready No
Tooth Count 120
Torque Accuracy (20-100% of Full Range) +/- 1.5% Clockwise
Torque Range In. Lbs. 12 - 240 in/lb
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Seems like a great deal for a digital torque wrench
I didn't find many retailers that carry this model but all their prices were much higher than Menards.

https://www.menards.com/main/tool...?exp=false

GEARWRENCH 85236-01 SPECIFICATIONS

Alt Scale Increments 0.1 ft/lb
ASME Specification B107.300
Batteries Included No
Drive Tang Size 3/8 in
Drive Type Square
Finish Full Polish Chrome
Head Thickness 1.05 in
Head Width 1.26 in
Included Storage None
Material Alloy Steel
Max Torque (Alt Scale) 20 ft/lb
Max Torque (Primary Scale) 28 Nm
Min Torque (Alt Scale) 1 ft/lb
Min Torque (Primary Scale) 1.4 Nm
Primary Scale Increments 0.1 Nm
Repair Kit 81227P
Tether Ready No
Tooth Count 120
Torque Accuracy (20-100% of Full Range) +/- 1.5% Clockwise
Torque Range In. Lbs. 12 - 240 in/lb

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Oct 24, 2024
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OutFr0mUndr
Oct 24, 2024
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That link didn't work for me, but searching their webpage did. Great deal. 1-20 ft lbs.
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ivprodigy
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I just noticed the torque specs.
I was under the impression that its range was 12-240ft/lb but I guess it's 1-20ft/lb which means I have no use for it and will likely return it.

Max Torque (Alt Scale) 20 ft/lb
Max Torque (Primary Scale) 28 Nm
Min Torque (Alt Scale) 1 ft/lb
Min Torque (Primary Scale) 1.4 Nm
Primary Scale Increments 0.1 Nm
Repair Kit 81227P
Tether Ready No
Tooth Count 120
Torque Accuracy (20-100% of Full Range) +/- 1.5% Clockwise
Torque Range In. Lbs. 12 - 240 in/lb

Here is the link again:

https://www.menards.com/main/tool...?exp=false
Last edited by ivprodigy October 24, 2024 at 12:36 PM.
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saluteyourshorts
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This is probably a "if you have to ask, you don't need it" situation, but where would a 1-20 ft/lb typically be used?
Oct 25, 2024
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wcs
Oct 25, 2024
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Quote from saluteyourshorts :
This is probably a "if you have to ask, you don't need it" situation, but where would a 1-20 ft/lb typically be used?
Im sure there are others but one use case is automotive - Not sure if its something to do with all the plastic components now but I know my valve cover is plastic and all the torque specs are within this range for the valve cover itself, the fuel injectors, the intake manifold, spark plugs/glow plugs. Probably has something to do with aluminum heads as well.

I believe torque wrenches are also more accurate towards the center of their range so even if a different 3/8 torque wrench has the specs within range it might not be ideal if its at the very beginning of the range.

Heres my cheat sheet that I finally started after realizing i was searching the same things over and over:

Intake manifold
10mm - 10 nm (88.5 in lbs)
11mm - 15 nm (132.75 in lbs)

Fuel injectors
8mm - 1nm, 4nm, 9nm final
(79.66 in lbs)

Glow Pugs
13nm (115 in lbs)
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Quote from saluteyourshorts :
This is probably a "if you have to ask, you don't need it" situation, but where would a 1-20 ft/lb typically be used?
Anything held together with smaller nuts/bolts/screws, like bicycles, small engines, some industrial/manufacturing machines, electrical panels, medical equipment, etc.
Oct 25, 2024
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Stanlj10
Oct 25, 2024
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Is this the same one? It doesn't say regular price $300.
https://www.menards.com/main/tool...?exp=false
Oct 25, 2024
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lookalikehuuh
Oct 25, 2024
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For those not in the know this is Gearwrench's top of the line torque wrench. If you need ultimate precision this is the torque wrench to get. Tools Tested on youtube tested out the larger version of this torque wrench and it was sub 1% accuracy for every test. Better than the Snap On TechAngle torque wrench.

I think he did have a failure with his copy but it was fixed by gearwrench's north american repair center but it took some time for them to fix it.
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Oct 25, 2024
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HilariousPencil663
Oct 25, 2024
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Regular price is $112.35 at Menards.....
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Oct 26, 2024
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ezland00
Oct 26, 2024
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Quote from saluteyourshorts :
This is probably a "if you have to ask, you don't need it" situation, but where would a 1-20 ft/lb typically be used?
Mercedes transmission oil pan 4nm+90degrees
Oct 26, 2024
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g725s
Oct 26, 2024
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Quote from ezland00 :
Mercedes transmission oil pan 4nm+90degrees
There are also many parts that mount to a Mercedes engine. A steel bolt going into an aluminum engine block require these low nm's. Your transmission pan here (probably a pressed steel pan) is probably being bolted to an aluminum transmission casing. You don't want to strip out the aluminum hence the low nm torque. I learned the hard way. I took my 3/8" drive and thought I could go by feel, expensive mistake. I might have been able to feel the correct torque if I'd have used 1/4" drive, maybe. But there are many parts that need a torque wrench of this range.

I would like to get one, but don't have a Mernard's near me or I might buy this, so I could return it if I felt it not good. Rebate offer ends tomorrow.
Last edited by g725s October 26, 2024 at 12:34 PM.
Oct 27, 2024
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CalmMask714
Oct 27, 2024
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I'm comparing this to another torque wrench on Amazon.
The range of this one seems to be very low compared to the Amazon one.
Green Wrench: 1 ft/lb to 20 ft/lb
Amazon Wrech: 4.9 ft/lb to 99.6 ft/lb (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWNRVYQN)
Am i missing something? I feel like I am.
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Oct 27, 2024
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TitusP
Oct 27, 2024
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Dead. Dang I wanted this. It's great for euro cars. Also bike mechanics. Wish I could have gotten this.
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Sandzo
Oct 27, 2024
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Quote from TitusP :
Dead. Dang I wanted this. It's great for euro cars. Also bike mechanics. Wish I could have gotten this.
Try again with this link:
https://www.menards.com/main/tool...?exp=false
Last edited by Sandzo October 27, 2024 at 04:36 PM.
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sulferdox
Oct 30, 2024
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Gearwrench website says $299 and their regular price is over 1k 🥴
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"The 11% Rebate* is a mail-in-rebate in the form of merchandise credit check from Menards, valid on future in-store purchases only. The merchandise credit check is not valid towards purchases made on MENARDS.COM®. "Price After Rebate" is the Price or Sale Price, minus the savings you can receive from an 11% Mail-in Rebate"
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