Apr 10, 2014 · I need to torque some strut tower bolts down to 25 ft/lbs. I have a Craftsman 1/2" dr. 150 ft/lbs beam style torque wrench. Will it be accurate at the bottom part of the range?

Feb 19, 2006 · Craftsman lists their beam type torque wrench at +/-4% in their latest catalog as does Utica. There's not a heck of a lot of places even building these wrenches anymore.

Apr 4, 2016 · Like the title states, i have never seen this style of torque wrench, almost like a breaking beam.

Jan 4, 2021 · Can anyone help me find this? I want to buy a <$100 1/4" beam style torque wrench inch/pounds that comes with its own pre-molded case.

May 29, 2023 · For the last 20 years, my social circle has carried the cheap HF Pittsburgh torque wrenches in all our cars for roadside lug nut work. In that time, I've seen two of them have the locking …

Sep 2, 2025 · I have a precision instruments 20-100 ft lb 3/8 split beam torque wrench. On multiple occasions I have over torqued and snapped or stripped fasteners...

May 24, 2012 · Craftsman 3/8-in. Dr. Beam Style Torque Wrench, 0-75 ft. lbs. Sears Item# 00932999000 Model# 47713 $19.99 Now $17.99

Apr 1, 2006 · If you are only using the Torque wrench for occasional use, and have budget considerations, consider a beam sytle torque wrench instead. They are very accurate (buy it new), …

Aug 14, 2025 · Beam style torque wrenches with a needle generally have nothing to go wrong (they are based on the properties of the metal). So if you are worried about any option, this will tell you if it is …

Aug 10, 2018 · I use my beam style torque wrench to check the settings of my clickers (old Craftsman and newer HF's). I put a 5/8" socket on each wrench and use a coupling nut (looks like an extra long …