GearWrench 85070 3/8-Inch Drive 10-100 Foot-Pound, 120-1200 Inch-Pound Electronic Torque Wrench
- Sealed teardrop head for access, strength, and keeps contaminants out
- LCD screen with backlight for easy reading of torque values enclosed in a shock resistant housing
- Buzzer and red, yellow, green lights to alert user when target Torque is reached
- Converts foot-pound, inch-pound, and nanometer
- Features 4 simple buttons–power on/off, unit, Torque target up, and Torque target down
GearWrench 85070 3/8-Inch Drive 10-100 Foot-Pound, 120-1200 Inch-Pound Electronic Torque Wrench
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nice just what I wanted. works great I work on small engines, perfect tool for me thanks
Rating: 4 / 5
Mine arrived today well packed. I loaded batteries into it and took it out to the garage for a quick test… on the third bolt the LEDs no longer lit up and the display read 25 N-m of torque even with the wrench fully “relaxed”… I waited a minute or two but no change so I turned it off and back on and now all I get is the “ERR” (error) display.
I called GearWrench customer service line and they said there was nothing that could be done to address the situation and to just “send it back”. I am going to return it for a refund as I have no confidence that a 2nd unit would provide a good service life for the price. This is an expensive tool, and I don’t want to risk the better part of $200 on something that only lasted 5 minutes…. I am very disappointed ….
Rating: 1 / 5
I purchased this torque wrench to bridge the torque gap between my 1/4″ drive wrench and my 1/2″ drive. I found this unit very easy to use. I especially liked the ability to convert from In.Lb. to Ft.Lb. to Nm at the push of a button. Once you set the torque limit at say 500 In.Lb the push of a button will convert it to the equivalent Ft.Lb. or Nm. torque setting. This makes it easy when working on something that’s given in Nm but needs to be displayed in either In.Lb., Ft.Lb. or vice versa. This torque wrench seems to be fairly well built and should last as long as it’s treated like the precision instrument it is. It comes with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST so you know it’s supposed to produce the torque accuracy indicated. But this in no way eliminates regular calibration checks. I do not use my GearWrench that frequently so I remove the batteries after each use.
Rating: 5 / 5
I own this torque wrench (both in 1/2 as well as 3/8 sizes). I have to say it’s one amazing tool. In fact, it’s so nice I hate to even use it
My girlfriend is always amused when I tell her I want to buy a 2nd one to use, so that I can keep my first one “perfect”.
If you have purchased other Gearwrench tools, then you know what a great company they are and what top quality tools they produce. Myself, I prefer Gearwrench to most other brands (snap-on, craftsman, etc.). However, on their torque wrench here, they have really out done themselves. First off, the quality and feel of this wrench is outstanding. It has a beautiful design. The buttons feel great and the handle is nice machined aluminum which is black. You remove a cap at the bottom to insert 4 AAA batteries to power the wrench. I personally never leave the batteries in the wrench; I take them out after each use (just takes a second).
The wrench comes in a high quality and attractive red plastic case. Operation is first class as well. You turn the wrench on with a push of the button. You then can dial up the torque with the arrow keys. You can switch to ft lbs or newton meters with the push of a button. The wrench also has some LED’s which light up as you near your target torque. There is also a small buzzer which sounds when you hit your torque settings. Another very nice feature is that the wrench has a “highest torque” reading. When you torque something, the wrench will record the max torque hit, which is a really nice feature.
I grew up using a craftsman torque wrench (which I still use for day to day stuff). I’m talking about the kind where you set the torque and then the wrench will “break” when you hit the torque (it sort of snaps or clicks when the torque is reached). When I first ordered the Gearwrench torque wrench, I didn’t know if I might miss this method. I’m happy to report that you won’t miss it. I still use my old “breaking” torque wrench for jobs such as lug nuts, etc. However, in really critical situations (such as building a motor, etc.) I always wash my hands and then reach for my Gearwrench digital torque wrench. As mentioned, the “highest torque” reading is a really nice feature and allows you to know exactly how tight bolts or nuts are.
The 1/2 model is just as nice – only larger. Otherwise, it’s exactly the same in its design and operation.
While the price on this item is a little higher than some other wrenches, it’s money well spent. I doubt anyone would be disappointed when they receive this beautiful tool in the mail. I can say without hesitation that this is one of my most prized tools in my tool box – it’s an absolute masterpiece of design and a joy to use.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have used this wrench several times since receiving it and it has performed exactly as it should . Everything feels smooth and solid when applying torque and the beep lets you know when the set torque is reached. A great product in my opinion!
Rating: 5 / 5