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HomeDiagnostic EquipmentDiagnostic Equipment - OtherGearWrench 85071 1/2-Inch Drive 25-250 Foot-Pound, 300-3000 Inch-Pount Electronic Torque Wrench |
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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 GearWrench 85071 - Great Tool Apr 18, 2008
By John C. Stoessel
This is a fantastic torque wrench. Ergonomics are first-rate. Easy to set and use. Quality rugged construction and a fine looking tool! Complete with NIST traceable certs. I recommend this tool to anyone looking for a high capacity 1/2" torque wrench. John
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Only complaint is the calibration certificate Mar 16, 2009
By S. Levy
Great product, works as advertised. Bought it for use in the R&D facility of our manufacturing company. The only complaint about it has to do with the calibration certificate. The lighted display as well as accuracy of the wrench is excellent and allowed us to perform some breakaway torque measurements that would have been difficult to perform with a standard wrench.
It came with a calibration certificate that contained everything we need to satisfy ISO requirements. However, when looking closely we noticed that it was calibrated with a piece of equipment that was overdue for calibration itself. So we have had to take it out of service until we can have it calibrated ourselves. Had to deduct a couple stars due to the calibration problems.
7 of 9 found the following review helpful:
The best torque wrench on the market Nov 29, 2008
By R. Johns
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 3/8 model is just as nice - only a little smaller. 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.
4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Great when it works Jan 09, 2010
By Bravojava
"George"
I have the 1/2 drive and 3/8 drive Gearwrench torque wrenches. Easy to set desired torque value. It beeps when you approach the set point so you don't have to watch the display. Battery life is acceptable but not great. Keep some spare AAA in your tool box. Both wrenches quit working within 9 months of purchase and they were repaired under warranty. The 1/2 drive unit has failed again and the 3/8 drive wrench acts odd at times. Bottom line is that I don't have a lot of confidence in these tools. Tools received light use in a home garage.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
The Best! Nov 04, 2011
By Crlnabr
I have been working in heavy manufacturing for 40+ years and owned a lot of torque wrenches. Started with the old style beam wrenches and evolved up through the years. I recently was blessed with a trainee to pass on all those years of knowledge and decided to upgrade my existing torque wrench to a digital and pass on my existing, very nice click torque wrench to my trainee. After many hours of research I settled on the GearWrench and rolled the dice. When I recieved it I was stunned! This is the best tool, much less torque wrench, I have ever purchased and very much worth the higher cost. The quality of this unit is beyond belief. The knurled metal (not plastic) grip is great, no slipping. The digital control is excellent, giving visual and audible signals when the torque setting is reached. The length is perfect, not overly long or short. After several weeks of use I have had no issues or problems, it just works. I really like the way the led indicators tell you how you are approaching the torque setting and the leds and beeper letting you know when you reach the setting. I really like the fact that after you reach the torque setting and release, the unit will indicate the torque level you actually reached. That is a major help in assuring proper tightening! There are a few minor negatives. The display is locked and doesn't rotate so sometimes a little neck bending might be necessary to see the leds and/or hear the beeper (I have hearing issues). Not a problem in my usage. The instructions are a little skimpy but this is not a toy, it is meant for professional use and any professional mechanic will pick up on how to use it easily...and love it. This is the first time I have ever done a "review" but this tool is too good to not recommend. It is the rare instance of paying big money for a high quality, precision tool and actually getting it. If I ever have the need to buy a torque wrench of different size or torque range, I know exact what brand (GearWrench) and place I will buy. Just a great experience!
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