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popular Posted by MiramarCaTOPGUN • Jan 18, 2025
popular Posted by MiramarCaTOPGUN • Jan 18, 2025

Kobalt 1/2-in Drive Digital Torque Wrench with Torque Angle $99 at Lowe’s YMMV, IN STORE, LIMITED AVAILABILITY

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Lowe's has the Kobalt 1/2-in drive digital torque wrench with torque angle on clearance for $99 where available https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-1...5001994789 Lowes Item number is 2884763 and Model number is 81732. This is limited availability and looks like it is in store only. There are two stores in my area that list it as in stock, and I saw one of them in the store. This is showing a lot of bad reviews, but some of them may be for a previous model.

Kobalt 1/2-in Drive Digital Torque Wrench (12.5-ft lb to 250-ft lb) with Batteries Included:
  • Provides read-outs in ft-lb, N-m, in-lb, and kg-cm and offers torque and angle accuracy of +/- 3%
  • Provides TWO auditory and visual signals to user to indicate that torque value has been reached - repeated beeps and a green light indicate 90% of desire torque value has been reached
  • One long beep with a red light indicates that 100% of the desired torque value has been reached
  • 5-Button control pad allows you to preset your torque value, change units of measure, change mode of operation with peak/angle/follow choices, save readings and select read-out unit of measure
  • LCD display clearly shows preset slot, mode of operation, units of measure and torque value
  • Quick release button and directional switch make this torque wrench easy to use
  • Requires 2 AA batteries (included)
  • Meets or exceeds ASME specifications
  • Limited 1-year guarantee

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-1...5001994789
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Lowe's has the Kobalt 1/2-in drive digital torque wrench with torque angle on clearance for $99 where available https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-1...5001994789 Lowes Item number is 2884763 and Model number is 81732. This is limited availability and looks like it is in store only. There are two stores in my area that list it as in stock, and I saw one of them in the store. This is showing a lot of bad reviews, but some of them may be for a previous model.

Kobalt 1/2-in Drive Digital Torque Wrench (12.5-ft lb to 250-ft lb) with Batteries Included:
  • Provides read-outs in ft-lb, N-m, in-lb, and kg-cm and offers torque and angle accuracy of +/- 3%
  • Provides TWO auditory and visual signals to user to indicate that torque value has been reached - repeated beeps and a green light indicate 90% of desire torque value has been reached
  • One long beep with a red light indicates that 100% of the desired torque value has been reached
  • 5-Button control pad allows you to preset your torque value, change units of measure, change mode of operation with peak/angle/follow choices, save readings and select read-out unit of measure
  • LCD display clearly shows preset slot, mode of operation, units of measure and torque value
  • Quick release button and directional switch make this torque wrench easy to use
  • Requires 2 AA batteries (included)
  • Meets or exceeds ASME specifications
  • Limited 1-year guarantee

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-1...5001994789

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Model: Kobalt 1/2-in Drive Digital Torque Wrench (12.5-ft lb to 250-ft lb) | 81732

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Jan 18, 2025
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IJesseBee
Jan 18, 2025
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I don't need it but I see 3 available at my store too.
Jan 18, 2025
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z4m
Jan 18, 2025
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None in Dallas. Hopefully it saves time for Dallas shoppers.
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CyanPencil512
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank CyanPencil512

I see it available for purchase online for in store pickup. Wilmington DE has a few.

However, review rating is 3.3 stars.
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Jan 18, 2025
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gizmo17
Jan 18, 2025
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Seems like you can order and have it shipped. Tempting, but after reading the reviews, I decided not to get it. New design fixes battery cover issue many were having. Many reviews say it stopped working after warranty expires.
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eddie277
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The reviews are rough. Even some plenty of the bad ones also saying they purchased multiple and all had problems. Im still tempted to take a chance though after i lost my standard click type torque wrench since i will only be using it occasionally
Last edited by eddie277 January 18, 2025 at 06:22 AM.
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brotherhpj41
Jan 18, 2025
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Maybe this has been cheapened up through the years but I love mine. Bought it when Lowes was having its wild clearance sale (2018-19 ?) and have used it many many times. Reviews complain about delivery...packaging...they have abused the thing and then blame Kobalt...I have had no problem with the battery compartment and the thing stays charged for over a year....I have NOT needed Kobalt support so cant comment on that frustration...mine has been dependable
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infin8007
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I have a lowes gc i want to convert to cash..

i think i'll try to buy one and list it on FB MP..

unless anyone has a better idea.. i could always return it if it doesn't sell..

update: OOS for me in MD
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AEAM
Jan 18, 2025
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Quote from eddie277 :
The reviews are rough. Even some plenty of the bad ones also saying they purchased multiple and all had problems. Im still tempted to take a chance though after i lost my standard click type torque wrench since i will only be using it occasionally
I have one and like it a lot. Easy to use and feels well built.
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eddie277
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Quote from AEAM :
I have one and like it a lot. Easy to use and feels well built.
Good to hear im gonna get it
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eddie277
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Just picked 1 up. Online said $99 but my store had it marked down to $89. Fyi ymmv of course
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smileyspeople
Jan 18, 2025
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Those reviews are troubling. Anybody have better budget recommendations?
Jan 18, 2025
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DealArtist
Jan 18, 2025
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Quote from smileyspeople :
Those reviews are troubling. Anybody have better budget recommendations?
Can always get a digital torque converter like the Quinn at harbor freight (~$40-60). It turns any socket wrench into a digital torque wrench. I have that and a split beam icon I got for around this price.
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Jan 18, 2025
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stasis
Jan 18, 2025
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1 year warranty is sus. Not too concerned about the battery cover, but stripped gears not just on a few but a lot of them is a no go for me
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morbie
Jan 18, 2025
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Can someone explain the value of having the digital features for this? Thanks!

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CalmFeather770
Jan 18, 2025
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Quote from smileyspeople :
Those reviews are troubling. Anybody have better budget recommendations?
If you don't need digital with torque angle, the cheap Pittsburgh Harbor Freight wrenches are hard to beat in terms of value and warranty. Yeah, they're cheap, but various YT tests show reliable and accurate results. The cheap only goes up to 150 lb ft.

If you want a step up from HF, the Husky 1/2" has been on sale for $60 for a while:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky.../205914009
A good deal, but arguably not something you need to jump on urgently - historically it goes on sale at that price for a while once or twice a year.
If you don't mind a little more risk and or possible need for self-calibration, you can get a very high quality (Proto, Williams, Wright, etc) 1/2 torque wrench on eBay for roughly $60 shipped. If you're picky and patient, you can find a lightly used one at $60
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