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Best-Car-Care.com - GearWrench 85070 3/8-Inch Drive 10-100 Foot-Pound, 120-1200 Inch-Pound Electronic Torque Wrench
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List Price: $370.20
Our Price: $174.39
Your Save: $ 195.81 ( 53% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: GearWrench
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: GearWrench
EAN: 0082171850707
Feature: Sealed teardrop head for access, strength, and keeps contaminants out
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: GearWrench
Manufacturer: GearWrench
Model: 85070
Publisher: GearWrench
Studio: GearWrench
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Features
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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 ft.lbs, in.lbs, Nm
10 - 100 ft lb / 120 -1200 in lb / 13.6 - 135.6 Nm
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Editorial Reviews:
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The Electronic Torque Wrench provides ±2% accuracy clockwise and ±3% accuracy counterclockwise, better than the ±4% accuracy of mechanical torque wrenches. U.S.A.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Top quality torque wrench
Comment: 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.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Died during first use
Comment: 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 ....
Customer Rating:
Summary: gearwrench 85070
Comment: nice just what I wanted. works great I work on small engines, perfect tool for me thanks
Customer Rating:
Summary: Gearwrench torque wrench
Comment: 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!
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