GearWrench 85070 3/8-Inch Drive Electronic Torque Wrench 10 - 100 ft lb

by Danaher Tool Group

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Electronic Torque Wrench provides ±2% accuracy clockwise and ±3% accuracy counterclockwise, better than the ±4% accuracy of mechanical torque wrenches. U.S.A.

Amazon.com Product Description

The KD Tools 3/8-Inch Drive Electronic Torque Wrench puts a 10-100 ft./lbs., a 120-1200 in./lbs., and a 13.6-135.6 Nm torque wrench in one tool. This wrench's breakaway torque feature measures the maximum amount of torque needed to remove an already installed fastener, which is ideal for work on aftermarket parts or when you don't have a service manual at hand. You can use the same amount of measured torque to reinstall the fastener. Breakaway torque uses four control buttons and a buzzer with red, yellow, and green lights to let you reach the targeted level of torque, and it's enclosed in shock-resistant housing for protection against accidents. A backlit LCD screen makes it easy to read the torque values, and KD Tools backs its wrench with a lifetime warranty.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000NIEGFE
• Item model number: 85070
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,719 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #83 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Wrenches > Torque Wrenches

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top quality torque wrench, November 29, 2008

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R. Johns (Monterey, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GearWrench 85070 3/8-Inch Drive Electronic Torque Wrench 10 - 100 ft lb (Tools & Home Improvement)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gearwrench torque wrench, August 28, 2008

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Jan W. Smith (Millry, Al. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GearWrench 85070 3/8-Inch Drive Electronic Torque Wrench 10 - 100 ft lb (Tools & Home Improvement)

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!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars unhappy, July 9, 2010

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wayne - See all my reviews

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This review is from: GearWrench 85070 3/8-Inch Drive Electronic Torque Wrench 10 - 100 ft lb (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this torque wrench and was pleased until it gave an ERR message and would not work properly. It has had light use and should have lasted years, not just long enough to be out of warranty.