TEKTON 1/4 Inch Drive Micrometer Torque Wrench (20-200 in.-lb.) | 24320

Great product and company customer service. I have been using this tool for two years now without an issues. One Saturday while working on my road bike, it broke. That Saturday, I send an email to Tekton explaining the problem and asking on how to start the warranty claim process. Following Monday morning, I got a reply from Russ. He explained why the tool may have stopped working and that he will send me a replacement as soon as I provided my address. No hassle, no questioning and not waste of time, isn't that impressive. In two days on Wednesday I got my new Tekton torque wrench. I was impressed. Every time I need a tool from now on I will try to get a Tekton. By the way, the issues was that I was storing the tools way below the lowest setting making the internal parts to become lose. Here is the sequence of emails fro proof: Hi Hadad, Thanks for the quick response. Your replacement torque wrench is on the way out, and you should see it in a few days. Just remember to never turn this one below the lowest setting of 20 inch-lbs and you should be all set. Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you. Thanks! Russ Tool Solutions Specialist 888-648-3371 On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 10:20 AM, Hadad <[email protected]> wrote: Hi Russ, The picture shows how I store it. I have use it for two years with out any issues. I will not set it below 20 again. Following is my address: XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX I really appreciate your service. Thanks. Sincerely, Hadad From: Russ <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 2, 2017 9:40 AM To: Hadad Subject: Re: Tekton Model 24320 Hi Hadad, Thanks for writing in. The torque wrench is probably not clicking because you have it turned down below the lowest setting. Taking the wrench below the lowest setting of 20 inch-lbs can allow the internal mechanism to rotate out of place, ruining the wrench. Confirm your address for me and I can get a replacement out to you. Regards, Russ Tool Solutions Specialist 888-648-3371 On Sat, Sep 30, 2017 at 7:12 PM, Hadad <[email protected]> wrote: Hi, I bought a Tekton torque wrench model 24320 on August 21st 2015 from Amazon. The torque wrench just broke. It does not click any longer at any given torque value. How do I proceed with a warranty claim? Thanks. Sincerely, Hadad e-mail: [email protected]

Well the only negative is, is that it took me so long to buy this thing! I fiddled with the cheap $20 Harbor Freight 1/4" torque wrench, but after a few returns I had it... I kind of made me think Tekton would be the same hit or miss Torque wrench at a value price. I was wrong... Just received and already put it to use.. Directions are simple and so is the maintenance.. Store it i the low setting and dont knock it around.. Pretty simple.. Ok so how does it work.. well flawlessly.. The dial is easy to read, the torque down bolt to lock your setting keeps it exactly where you set it without having to worry as you torque your bolt that the dial will rotate (Harbor Freight Flaw #1.) The thing clicks! even at the lowest torque setting, it will let you know when you hit the torque value you set as you turn the bolt! (Harbor Freight problem #2.) Finally this thing seems to be built well, at least its heavier and sturdier than than the Harbor Freight cheapo I had... Ok in summary, buy it! It works, its great, time will tell how reliable it is.. But considering this will be used maybe 3 times a month, I would think it will last forever without a re-calibration.

I read some reviews with a number of people complaining regarding the lack of an audible click. This had me a bit worried, but after using the tool I have to assume they are deaf. It does indeed make a sound and there is a shift in the head just like all other torque ratchets. It behaves much like a like a torque wrench, but on the scale I would expect. I had some torque screws to snug down to a rather specific 45lbs and after using the torque wrench I was left wondering... that's about how much I would have done by hand. Still, it is an expensive part I would rather not replace and that is the reason to use a precision instrument. I will say, this could have been shipped with a little less twist on the grip. Generally, torque wrenches should be set to a non-tension setting when stored. Personally, I drive it back as much as the container will allow. It is hard to blame the manufacturer when Amazon engages in a lot of weird return practices. Anyhow, the unit itself seems of reasonable quality (for the price), delivered in a state of the art plastic molded piece of awful storage container. It should stand the test of time given how often I actually have to use a torque wrench. My only particular gripe is the adjustment on the handle. Roughly every three to four turns it requires a bit at the base of the ratchet be adjusted. This gets annoying quickly and I wouldn't recommend this for more then occasional usage. Given the price range and capabilities, if you are using this about the same frequency as myself, it is a fine tool for the price. Probably a hair better then the AutoZone special I picked up a while back. You might have guessed I don't spend a lot on tools I use about three times a year. If this actually cost a bit it would be a four star review for the annoyance, but I'm adjusting up because it is a five star for the pennies I spent. Take that for what it is worth.

Picked this torque wrench up and it’s been great to use. It feels solid in hand, the adjustment is straightforward, and the click is nice and clear when you hit your setting—no guessing if you’re there or not. Makes it easy to trust what you’re doing. The scale is easy enough to read, and overall it just feels like a quality tool without being overpriced. No issues so far, and it does exactly what you want from a torque wrench. Overall, reliable, accurate, and easy to use.

Yeah, I used a torque wrench. Who knew? I'm not big on tools, but I'm getting to the age where I think I can fix things better than pros and save myself some money. So, I got out and buy the parts and the tools to do that one job. Pretty smart, huh? I got a new Honda mower to use at the house I just bought this summer, and the first time out, I hit a steel or cast iron pipe sticking out of the ground next to a water meter casing. The grass hadn't been mowed in a while since it was being sold. I saw the big water meter casing, just not the pipe. I heard a loud clang and the mower shut off. I turned it over and saw the blade had a good bit of damage. Nuts. So, I read up on the replacement procedure and saw that there was a very specific amount of torque required when attaching the new blade, so I got this Tekton Torque wrench based on other reviews. It worked like a charm! The instructions are very clear and changing the settings are a breeze. I had the job done in no time. From what I can tell, the quality is very good, and it seems to have a robust build quality to it. I've bought several Tecton tools this past year and everything I've tried has exceeded my expectations. If I can figure this out and use it, you won't have a problem either. My only problem is that I never needed a torque wrench before, and I don't know if I'll ever need one again. So, for now, I've got it under my pillow--at least until I start mowing again.

This tool is all about the price point. The action feels a little too tight, it requires a little ka-jiggering and it appears a little over-dressed for the party - what with the nice box, super nice case and super serious finish. Further, the castings have pock marks in them and there are a few rubber bits of questionable durability. However, I didn't buy this wrench to compete with my daily use Snap-On/CDI/Craftsman/Proto stuff, I bought it for a lower budget, get it done now and get it done right project. It works, it works well enough to prevent me from losing my temper in an already hot Texas summer. The numbers are big, the handle is easy and the size and feel are oddly comforting. The warnings regarding storage are nice, I have a lot of new guys cycling through, and it's an important lesson to learn - don't store the torque wrench all bound up! Now, is it accurate? Well, my at home torque calibration says so. What's that you ask? Read below for the method. As for durability, no idea. it's an at home tool that will see some minor use. If it breaks, it was $40ish bucks...so moving on with my life. All in all, good value purchase. Solid middle choice between Harbour Freight (always check the Harbour) and the mighty names. Testing Method: First locate a weight (I use water jugs and a refrigerant scale). For this example I used water jugs with a zip-tie hanger weighing a total of 22.5 pounds per my scale. Now, measure from the middle of the square drive to the center of your hand on the handle. Take that measurement, divide it by twelve (8/12 = .666667) and multiple it by your weight (22.5 * .666667 - 15ish foot pounds; convert to inch pounds 15 * 12 = 180 inch pounds). That's your torque setting. Place the square drive in a bench vice, apply the weight...and it should just click over. This wrench performed very well, given it was near the top of its torque setting.

Great quality 1/4 Inch Torque Wrench at a great price. Highly recommend.

Had to replace the upper and lower intake manifold gaskets on a 3800 series II motor. All that stuff on that top part of the engine is in inch pounds. I have used this brand of torque wrench before and had no trouble with it. Usually I have needed FOOT pounds so the "click" seems to be a bit more robust on the larger wrench. "INCH" pounds is a bit different. A little more subtle. So there were times where I wasn't sure if it had clicked or not when the setting was low. At first I put a few bolts into a block of wood to see how the click felt. It clicks but it's not impossible to miss it. Once I got a feel for it I could tell when it clicked. It's not SUPER loud but it does the job just fine. Finished the whole job with this and had no trouble. everything holding up just fine...no leaks afer 500+ miles. I'd get it again.

Arrivata in un giorno, funziona perfettamente. La regolazione è precisa (ogni tacca rappresenta 0.11Nm), quindi rispetto ad altre chiavi economiche che ho visto in giro si riesce a settare bene il valore che si vuole. L'ho presa per fare manutenzione alla bici, la consiglio!

Good quality and packaging for the price Still calibration not tested

Ótima qualidade!

Audible click, good packaging, clear text on torque increments, and has a good feel. Torqued my intake manifold bolts without issue.

Its caliberated at in/lb (US style) measurement and not nm. And all measurements on my vehicles are nm, so I am always converting the values which are never perfectly doable like 18nm is 158.31 in/lb. How do you get that? Though it does have the nm measurements also marked on the other side, it really has very odd intervals, so you are just left with coverting and calculating. The product otherwise seems pretty good and is well finished. But a torque wrench's job is to give me correct torque, and it makes it very difficult to get it correct on this one