Brand | TEKTON |
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Material | Alloy Steel |
Item Length | 18.5 Inches |
Item Weight | 2.94 Pounds |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Head Style | Fixed Square |
Finish Type | Brushed |
Item Torque | 150 Foot Pounds |
Operation Mode | Mechanical |
Manufacturer | TEKTON |
Part Number | 24335 |
Item Weight | 2.94 pounds |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Item model number | 24335 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 1/2 Inch Drive (10-150 ft.-lb.) |
Style | 10-150 ft.-lb. |
Finish | Brushed |
Pattern | Wrench |
Number of Handles | 1 |
Measurement System | Foot Pounds |
Included Components | Storage case, Product manual with torque conversion chart, 1-pc. 1/2 in. drive torque wrench |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | No time limits, no receipts: tekton.com/warranty |
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Brand | TEKTON |
Material | Alloy Steel |
Item Length | 18.5 Inches |
Item Weight | 2.94 Pounds |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
About this item
- Includes storage case and product manual with torque conversion chart
- Wrench emits a click that can be heard and felt when the preset value is reached
- High-contrast dual-range scale is easy to read, even in low light
- Reversible ratchet head drives in both directions and measures torque in clockwise direction
- Durable all-steel construction has no plastic parts to break or wear out
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Calibrated for ConfidenceWith a calibration of +/- 4%, you can confidently tighten fasteners to a vehicle or equipment manufacturer's torque specifications, preventing stressed, broken, or poorly secured parts. |
Simple and ReliableWhen the wrench's preset torque value is reached, a simple and reliable mechanical operation inside the handle produces a click you can hear and feel, alerting you to stop applying force. |
Easy-to-Read ScaleThe high-contrast, dual-range scale is easy to read, even in low light situations. |
Reversible SwitchReversible ratchet head drives in both directions and measures torque in clockwise direction. |
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Drive size | 1/2 inch | 3/8 inch | 3/8 inch | 1/2 inch | 1/2 inch | 3/4 inch |
Range | 40 - 250 ft.-lb. | 20 - 100 ft.-lb. | 10 - 80 ft.-lb. | 10 - 150 ft.-lb. | 25 - 250 ft.-lb. | 50 - 300 ft.-lb. |
Range - Nm | 54.2 - 338.9 Nm | 27.1 - 135.5 Nm | 13.6 - 108.5 Nm | 13.6 - 203.5 Nm | 33.9 - 338.9 Nm | 67.8 - 406.7 Nm |
Accuracy | ± 4% | ± 4% | ± 4% | ± 4% | ± 4% | ± 4% |
Must be stored at lowest setting to maintain calibration? | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Calibration certificate included? | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Serial number? | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
3/8 Inch Drive x 18 Inch Breaker Bar | 1/2 Inch Drive x 18 Inch Breaker Bar | 1/2 Inch Drive x 24 Inch Breaker Bar | 3/4 Inch Drive x 40 Inch Breaker Bar | |
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Drive size | 3/8 inch | 1/2 inch | 1/2 inch | 3/4 inch |
Length | 18 inch | 18 inch | 24 inch | 40 inch |
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ASIN | B00C5ZL0RU |
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4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,986 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #4 in Torque Wrenches |
Date First Available | March 21, 2013 |
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Product Description
Calibrated to an accuracy of +/ 4%, the TEKTON 1/2 in. Drive Click Torque Wrench lets you work with confidence, eliminating guessing and the common tendency to overtighten fasteners. Correctly tightening fasteners to a vehicle or equipment manufacturer's torque specifications ensures parts are properly secured without being damaged. Simple and easy to use, this wrench has a reversible ratcheting head that drives fasteners in both directions and measures torque in the clockwise direction. To measure torque, set the desired value on the handle scale (foot pounds or Newton meters) and begin tightening the fastener. When the preset torque value is reached, a reliable mechanical operation inside the handle produces a click you can hear and feel, alerting you to stop applying force. Built for consistent performance and years of dependable service, the mechanical design doesn't need batteries, and the allsteel construction has no plastic parts to break or wear out.
IMPORTANT: This wrench is shipped precalibrated and ready to use. To help maintain calibration, store at its lowest setting of 10 ft.lb./13.6 Nm when not in use. Be sure to read and understand the operator's manual, including all safety information, before first use.
Specifications:
- Range - ft.-lb.: 10-150 ft.-lb.
- Range - Nm: 13.6-203.5 Nm
- Increment: 1 ft.-lb. (1.36 Nm)
- Accuracy: ± 4 percent
- Length: 18-3/8 inch
- Ratchet: 24 tooth
- Country of Origin: Taiwan
Includes:
- (1) 1/2 in. drive torque wrench
- (1) Storage case
- (1) Operator's manual with torque conversion chart
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Easy to read | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Easy to use | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Accuracy | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.8 | 4.3 | — | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | LEXIVON | EPFamily Direct |
material | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Metal | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel |
head style | Fixed Square | Fixed Square | Fixed Square | Fixed Square | Fixed Square | Fixed Square |
style | 10-150 ft.-lb. | — | — | — | Durable | Durable |
item torque | 150 foot pounds | 250 foot pounds | — | 100 foot pounds | 203.5 newton meters | 203.5 newton meters |
operation mode | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical |
finish type | Brushed | Polished | Brushed | Polished | Powder Coated | Satin Finish |
weight | 2.94 pounds | 3.7 pounds | 8.55 pounds | 2.1 pounds | 3 pounds | 1.6 kilograms |
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, adjustability, accuracy, and value of the wrench. For example, they mention it's well built, easy to read torquing settings, and the micrometer-style adjustable mechanism is exquisitely calibrated. That said, some appreciate the value for money.
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Customers like the quality of the wrench. They say it's well built, easy to use, and a quality tool. Some customers also mention that the wrench has a decent heft to it and is still going strong. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and value of the Tekton brand.
"...Some notes:The wrench is gorgeous, and the plastic clamshell case is great...." Read more
"Very durable and readability is great." Read more
"...The wrench itself has a decent heft to it, and doesn't give the impression of being cheaply made...." Read more
"...The TEKTON torque wrench comes nestled in its very own rugged storage case, a fortress of protection that ensures this jewel remains untarnished by..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the wrench. They say it's built tough, works great, and is easy to use. Some mention it'll outperform everything else and is accurate.
"...It's beautiful, it works great, and since I'm not a mechanic I won't be putting that much stress on it. Overall very awesome." Read more
"...It works well enough, but it just feels a little off.I'd call it a 4.5 if Amazon would let me..." Read more
"Works great and good quality" Read more
"I used this to build my rifle and it worked great. The price was good." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the wrench. They mention that it's a great torque wrench for the money, has a good price vs quality balance, and is worth it. Some are also happy with accuracy and price balance.
"...Lastly, I think this is a really reasonable price for this wrench. It's a great buy for lighter duty applications and I would buy it again." Read more
"Great torque wrench, great price and shipped to my home." Read more
"I used this to build my rifle and it worked great. The price was good." Read more
"I've used tekton for years and they're a pretty good value without compromising quality like many other less expensive brands do...." Read more
Customers find the wrench easy to use. They say the instructions are clear, simple, and straightforward. They also appreciate the easy-to-read torquing settings and accuracy. The wrench comes with an instruction manual that breaks down step-by-step how to accurately set the torque.
"...The instruction manual is decent, which you don't always expect with Tekton...." Read more
"Very durable and readability is great." Read more
"...It's easy to adjust, easy to use, and based on a "well-calibrated arm" seems to be pretty accurate - I have no easy way to actually verify the..." Read more
"...It's simple and straightforward, with two Torx screws...." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the wrench. They mention it's extremely accurate, and is surprised with the quality and accuracy. They appreciate the accurate torquing of bolts and lug nuts, and the reading is accurate as well. Some are anxious to try it because it sports a built-in micrometer.
"...It appears to be accurate enough (with the usual caveats that apply to all non-beam torque wrenches at the bottom end of their range) when compared..." Read more
"...This tool isn't just a torque wrench; it's a symphony of precision engineering that will elevate your mechanical endeavors to legendary status!..." Read more
"...torque wrench that had been sitting for some time, it may not give an accurate reading until you operate it a few times to lubricate the internal..." Read more
"...adjust, easy to use, and based on a "well-calibrated arm" seems to be pretty accurate - I have no easy way to actually verify the calibration, but I..." Read more
Customers like the case of the wrench. They say it comes with a decent molded plastic case for storage. Some customers mention that the case is okay, but have an issue with the cheap plastic hinge. Overall, most are satisfied with the case.
"...Out of the box, the wrench comes in a reasonable enough red plastic case...." Read more
"...wrench comes nestled in its very own rugged storage case, a fortress of protection that ensures this jewel remains untarnished by the ravages of..." Read more
"Decent torque wrench, provided room to work." Read more
"...Also came in a hard protected case." Read more
Customers find the adjustability of the wrench to be easy. They say the micrometer-style adjustable mechanism is exquisitely calibrated, and the adjustment mechanism is flawless. They also say the direction selection switch goes easily to the left but very hard to the right.
"...The markings are very legible and the "click" is positive, so you definitely know when you have reached your torque spec...." Read more
"...The micrometer-style adjustable mechanism is so exquisitely calibrated that using it feels like conducting a symphony, each turn of the handle a..." Read more
"...It works well enough, but it just feels a little off.I'd call it a 4.5 if Amazon would let me..." Read more
"...It's easy to adjust, easy to use, and based on a "well-calibrated arm" seems to be pretty accurate - I have no easy way to actually verify the..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the click of the wrench. Some say that it clicks audibly and gives touch feedback, while others say that the click is not audible and that it's possible not to hear it.
"...The markings are very legible and the "click" is positive, so you definitely know when you have reached your torque spec...." Read more
"...you have good hearing and a dead-quiet environment, it's possible not to hear the click, so you need to be focused and stop the moment you feel the..." Read more
"...The ratcheting mechanism on the head seems smooth enough...." Read more
"...Hi Hadad,Thanks for writing in. The torque wrench is probably not clicking because you have it turned down below the lowest setting...." Read more
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The wrench is gorgeous, and the plastic clamshell case is great. The instruction manual is decent, which you don't always expect with Tekton. Overall I'm very impressed with the quality of this tool, especially for the price.
The handle is long, with a knurled grip, and there's a locking nut on the end to hold your preferred measurement. Applying the 80ft-lb my Honda needs barely even registers as effort. The locking nut has a hole, so you can use another object to torque the retaining nut. A pick, an allen wrench, or a heavy cotter pin are all ideal tools.
This is the type of twist wrench that needs to be reset to 25ft-lbs when storing. Make sure you do that, and keep the wrench in a controlled environment, and it should serve you well.
Yes store it in a controlled environment. This is a precision instrument, so keeping it stored outdoors during freezing winter or burning summer may affect performance.
The usual notes on a torque wrench. The wrench only works clockwise, aka "right-y tight-y". The click function will not activate counter-clockwise. This wrench is not meant as a breaker bar or for constant use during the whole tightening process. It is meant only to be used as a precision instrument to check the torque on bolts. I wonder if some of the people reporting problems have either stored the tool improperly (could affect spring rate), or perhaps were only "listening" for the click instead of feeling for it. Unless you have good hearing and a dead-quiet environment, it's possible not to hear the click, so you need to be focused and stop the moment you feel the click. Experienced users will also generally have a "feel" for different torque ranges. When I know my car only needs 80ft-lbs, I don't brace my body like I would for 150+.
On dialing in the measurements. The dial works in a slightly mysterious fashion for the uninitiated. Every mark on the handle is a "0" point, so both 50 and 75 are achieved when you spin the dial to "0", and check that the top of the dial is on that reading. This takes a little getting used to, because if you try to spin the dial straight from the minimum reading it will keep going "0,5,...20,0,5..." and personally that scrambles my brain a little. The better system is to start with the first reading UNDER your target. So if my Honda needs 80ft-lbs, I'd first set the dial to "75" and spin it to "0". Once I see I'm zeroed on the 75 reading, then I would twist to the "5" mark. 75+5=80ft-lbs. Then twist the locking nut firmly. I found that firm finger pressure was plenty, as for 80ft-lbs and with a lever this long I didn't even need to use the knurled handle - I could put plenty of pressure just using the part of the wrench above the handle, putting no strain at all on the locking bolt. For me, this is an ideal use case. I know I'm getting a perfect reading every time, because I'm not even stressing the retaining nut.
This wrench feels like a lifetime investment for me. It's beautiful, it works great, and since I'm not a mechanic I won't be putting that much stress on it. Overall very awesome.
I found this wrench on Amazon and got it, based on the torque range (10-80lb.) I was replacing the valve cover gasket and some other gaskets on one of our cars and the various bolts specifed a fairly low torque number. I wanted to be precise, so this wrench was exactly what I needed. It's compact, so it fit into a higher spot pretty easily on some harder to reach bolts.
The markings are very legible and the "click" is positive, so you definitely know when you have reached your torque spec. This wrench perfectly fills the gap that I had for bolts that don't get very tight and need to torqued to an exact poundage.
Lastly, I think this is a really reasonable price for this wrench. It's a great buy for lighter duty applications and I would buy it again.
I was originally just going to nip over to Sears and buy a Craftsman. However, I was horrified to discover how little faith they have in some of their products these days; Craftsman's usual lifetime hand tool warranty does *not* apply to their to torque wrenches, and is instead replaced by a **90-day** warranty. Three months? What on earth?? I guess that's what you get when you outsource to China.
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Appalled, I turned to Amazon instead. Snap-on is too rich for my blood right now, but I did consider picking up a CDI wrench (and in the long run, still might). Given how often I'm likely to use it, I figured I'd start on the low end of the price scale just to see what was available. I came across this wrench, and although it's not made in the U.S. (manufactured in Taiwan) Tekton is a U.S. company that does appear to be easily contactable in case any questions/concerns pop up. The same can't be said of a lot of the made-in-China stuff. They also appear to keep an eye out on Amazon for those with trouble, which is often a good sign.
Out of the box, the wrench comes in a reasonable enough red plastic case. It's not the heaviest plastic known to mankind, but it's not the flimisest either. It seems suitable enough for the purpose, which is good enough. The wrench itself has a decent heft to it, and doesn't give the impression of being cheaply made. The ratcheting mechanism on the head seems smooth enough.
One thing that caught my eye about this Tekton wrench is that they filled in the scale on the shaft in black. That sounds like a trivial thing, but that one little change makes reading and setting the wrench infinitely simpler than on other tools. I'm a huge fan of laser-etched sockets with big, clear figures instead of stamped markings (I have a Stanley set that I got for cheap that's etched); they're that much easier to read.
Anyway, I tried a couple of simple jobs with the new wrench, comparing it against a CDI wrench borrowed from work. I did a spark plug change and an oil change, trying both wrenches on the same jobs. In general, the Tekton is a solid-feeling tool. The torque adjustment mechanism doesn't feel nearly as smooth as the CDI, but at a quarter of the cost, I'm more than willing to overlook that. The setting locking mechanism is also far simpler than the one Craftsman we have at work (it has some sort of eighth-turn locking collar that never stays put)
The Tekton doesn't give a massively audible click when the set torque is reached, but I did find the motion at the set point was quite obvious when I hit it.
I couldn't feel any discernible difference compared to the CDI wrench in terms of accuracy. I tried tightening to the two limits needed for the job (13 and 28 ft-lb) initially with one wrench and then checking it against the other (and vice-versa), and found that neither showed much of a difference. Even on the more challenging 13 ft-lb setting (click torque wrenches being notoriously less accurate at the bottom end of their scale) I found no real difference in either wrench's behaviour.
Given the length of the handle, hitting 80 lb-ft might be a bit optimistic. That said, I can't think of any job I'm likely to do in the near future that would require that much oomph.
Overall, I'm very happy. This appears to be a better tool than I'd expected at this price, and given the cost is probably a better tool than the price deserves. It appears to be accurate enough (with the usual caveats that apply to all non-beam torque wrenches at the bottom end of their range) when compared with a much more expensive wrench, and although I didn't need it for the pair of jobs I've done so far, the facility to switch between standard and left-handed tightening seems like a bonus compared with some wrenches in this price range that just can't do that.
My only niggle is with the smoothness of the handle when turned to set the desired torque. For want of a better term, it's a little on the graunchy side. But for that, this would easily be a 5-star product. Even then, given how inexpensive this tool is, it's ever so close to getting full marks, but I like my tools to have a nice tactile feel to them, and this one aspect means I can't quite give it a top score. It works well enough, but it just feels a little off.
I'd call it a 4.5 if Amazon would let me...