Best torque wrench on Reddit
196 reviews from r/Tools, r/bikewrench, r/electricians and 26 more subreddits
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#1
Tekton
4.2
(24)
"It's been great."
"Tekton is my go to."
"I've bought several from Tekton, no complaints whatsoever."
"I would suggest the $50 Tekton."
"Tekton and Epauto are good cheap brands."
"I’d get a 1/2 inch 10-150 ft-lb. Tekton is an inexpensive brand."
"The tekton torque wrenches are a good 'budget' option."
"TEKTON from Amazon worked for me."
"I would personally go with tekton for homeowner/diy. They are good quality and reasonably accurate."
"I have a couple tekton torque wrenches 1/2 and 3/4"."
#2
Harbor Freight
3.7
(25)
"Run to the nearest harbor freight and just get the biggest, cheapest one you can find."
"Probably a harbor freight one will work perfectly fine for you."
"Harbor Freight has them for $20 each."
"Also good to get a vise if you don't have one and a Upper Recover Rod for 556"
"As other said, harbor freight."
"The ole hf has you covered I think I got mine for 28$."
"I use a harbor freight one."
"Check out Tools Tested on YouTube. He tests and reviews a bunch of brands."
"Should cover the torque specs for your automotive fasteners comfortably."
"In that case id go with harbor freight."
#3
Wera
4.5
(14)
"Get a high quality Torx T25 bit (e.g. Wera) and a proper torque wrench."
"Wera 2.5-25 Nm in 1/4” and Wera 20-100 Nm in 1/2” covers all my bike and non bike needs."
"Wera bits have been a very good investment for us."
"I use a Wera torque wrench."
"Definitely worth spending that little bit extra for quality tools. I have some Wera torque tools."
"Wera makes a good lineup."
"Having a torque wrench is always a good idea."
"Wera 7515-7"
"I use a Wera torque wrench. As long as it gets calibrated annually, and holds calibration, it doesn't matter what you use."
"I use a Wera torque wrench. As long as it gets calibrated annually, and holds calibration, it doesn't matter what you use."
#4
Wheeler
4.2
(12)
"I have a wheeler and its been fantastic, cant fault it."
"Wheeler FAT wrench user here. No problems so far"
"Either get the Wheeler or Real Avid. Both are purpose made for firearms."
"Wheeler Fat Wrench. It is made specifically for guns. 10-60in lb."
"Wheeler FAT Wrench, the analog one, not the digital one."
"Wheeler fat wrench, fix it sticks, or any decent brands torque wrench."
"A basic Wheeler does the job just fine."
"I bought a Wheeler FAT wrench (screwdriver) from the local gunshop."
"Wheeler fat wrench if you're happy being close enough (works for me)."
"Wheeler torque screwdriver is well priced and does the job."
#5
CDI
4.9
(7)
"I recommend CDI on amazon.com"
"CDI, they're owned by Snap-On but make their own brand. The difference is the head is made in Taiwan on CDI branded wrenches and made in USA on Snap-On branded wrenches."
"I bought two CDIs used, couldn't have asked for anything better."
"Bike friendly torque drivers are fairly affordable (<$50 USD) and worth the investment — I’m a fan of CDI tools which are division of Snap-on."
"I have a pair of CDI electronics and couldn't imagine going with others."
"Top quality."
"CDI makes them for snap on. I have the micrometer style half and ⅜. Work great."
#6
Icon
4.9
(7)
"Icon split beam is worth it."
"I have the 1/2 and 3/8 Icon click torques, they are beautiful and work amazing."
"I’ve loved my Icon split beam if you catch it on sale."
"Get an icon split beam torque wrench from harbor freight! I have some old school snapon’s that are going strong for at least 25 years."
"It’s my fourth in a variety of torques and must say its most apt for motorcycle use."
"Buy the icon ones from HF."
"I think we use the Icon branded from Harbor Freight."
#7
Park Tool
4.6
(7)
"I love the Park Tools one. It takes bikes into consideration with the two way switch."
"I really like the Park tool torque wrench."
"I would probably just recommend the Park Tool wrench."
"I think Park Tool click type."
"I think the park tool one is. It’s really hard to find a torque wrench that covers the 20-60nm range that can be used in both directions."
"I have the Park tool beam wrench and I really like it."
"Got both the small and large park tool torque wrenches. They have been pretty good so far."
#8
Topeak
4.6
(7)
"Topeak Nano Torqbar X 2-6Nm or Torqstick 2-10Nm."
"It's got just about everything you need to work on your bike."
"Topeak D-Torq DX is awesome."
"I then use Topeak digital torque wrenches at home and shop."
"A good torque wrench with quality bits should help. I can recommend the Topeak torq stick (pro)."
"I use Topeak D-Torq DX and D-Torq torque wrenches. Not cheap. Precision rarely is."
"I carry a Topeak torq stick. The 4-20Nm version."
#9
Husky
4.1
(7)
"I get huskies, mainly because I can take them back to home Depot and exchange for a new one for any reason w/no reciept (lifetime warranty)."
"I got a Husky branded wrench from Home Depot that I use for barrel nuts."
"Some husky one I got from home depot."
"Husky is pretty cheap, at least when it’s on sale."
"Huskys have a lifetime parts warranty from home depot and are pretty accurate."
"Watch for Home Depot to have a sale on Husky or Lowe's to have a sale on Kobalt."
"Anything box store name brand will be better than fine. Husky, Craftsman, tekton, gearwrench, whatever."
#10
Pittsburgh
4.0
(7)
"I’ve gotten by just fine with the Pittsburgh ones."
"If I had to only have one it would probably be the 3/8 torque wrench."
"I have three sizes of Pittsburg click torque wrenches."
"I've had good luck using the Pittsburgh torque wrenches for years."
"The cheapo Pittsburgh torque wrenches are perfectly fine...they've been tested to death and they're more than accurate enough to do everything you're doing to that car; even engine building!"
"I've had good luck using the Pittsburgh torque wrenches for years."
"I have the Pittsburgh one and I use it for the same thing you wish to use it for."
#11
Torque Wrench
4.6
(5)
"100% yes. If you own a motorcycle and intend to do any repairs or maintenance yourself."
"You need a torque wrench, not just for this project."
"Bike parts if aluminum or steel don't care if you are over or under a bit, but if you don't know how hard to tighten a bolt it's a good idea to use one."
"I would buy an torque wrench from an auto store."
"For bikes there are two reasons to torque something, the first is not to damage delicate carbon or aluminum parts."
#12
Quinn
4.2
(5)
"I would get the quinn digital torque adapter as that is always accurate and covers the full range at high precision."
"I would get a digital one because they have a wider range."
"I have the Quinn and like it."
"I got that quin digital one and it seems to work good for my use cases."
"The Quinn digital one I just got is really nice though I would recommend that."
#13
Snap-On
5.0
(4)
"SnapOn is best. I prefer the better-value Icon flex beam on sale for precision work."
"1k and you get a snap on 1/2 and 3/8 digital."
"Check with your snap on guy. They may have a used one for you. Scored mine for $200. Digital and I love it."
"I have snap on. I picked up a used 1/4 inch one from the 70s used and had it recalibrated."
#14
Precision Instruments
4.3
(4)
"It's who Snap-On contracts theirs from."
"I’ve used Precision Instruments split beam. They made snap ons split beam at one point and are decently priced."
"Precision Instruments makes torque wrenches for Snap On and you pay way less."
"Precision instruments split beam (They are, or at least were as of a few years ago, the supplier for snapon torque wrenches)."
#15
FixIt Sticks
5.0
(3)
"FixItSticks, hands down. I used a Wheeler before I switched to the FixItSticks and I've never looked back."
"I like the ones made by FixIt Sticks."
"Fixit sticks are very popular in both shooting and cycling disciplines."
#16
Norbar
5.0
(3)
"Buy torque wrenches from companies that specialise in making torque wrenches. Not a bike tool brand. Norbar is a good one."
"Buy torque wrenches from companies that specialise in making torque wrenches."
"I have an older 3/8 click type Norbar Pro reversible dual scale torque wrench."
#17
Proto
4.0
(3)
"Proto torque wrenches in a variety of ranges for 300-400 AUD, but they're not the digital versions."
"Proto and Hazet ordered off of amazon.de are cost effective options for that situation."
"Proto (Stanley's industrial brand) has pretty reasonably priced US made ones on Amazon."
#18
Vortex
4.0
(3)
"I like the Vortex wrench. A little expensive for a Chinese torque wrench."
"Makes a nice torque driver I have one"
"I have the vortex optics mounting kit which came with some bits and a torque screwdriver."
#19
Snap On
5.0
(2)
"I decided I didn't want to mess around and just bought Snap On."
"I have snap on. Had them for 13 years, never failed me."
#20
Kobalt
4.5
(2)
"They work extremely well, but my tools are also for business use."
"I like tools made in Japan and Taiwan so I got the Kobalt one."
#21
Gearwrench
4.5
(2)
"Gear wrench here, havent done me wrong in years."
"Gearwrench makes good torque wrenches."
#22
Lexivon
4.5
(2)
"I have the inch/lb 1/4 inch and the 1/2inch ft/lb lexivon and love them both."
"I’ve got the 3/4 drive Lexivon and it’s been great."
#23
Real Avid
4.5
(2)
"Did great in this comparison video"
"I have the Real Avid torque wrench/screwdriver and have liked that."
#24
Vpoer
4.0
(2)
"I have a digital one from Amazon that does 2-70 in lbs with accuracy of +/- 2% for around $35."
"I use a digital torque wrench where I can set the torque value I want."
#25
Silverline
4.0
(2)
"I have a silver line, it works well and comes with a couple adapters."
"I use a silverline, it's cheap and served me well for 10 years so far."
#26
Craftsman
4.0
(2)
"I have a 1/2" Craftsman that has held up to some tough use for 15 years."
"There's a digital Craftsman one for sale right now for $100."
#27
PB Swiss
5.0
(1)
"I use a Topeak Torq Stick (my go-to for most things) with one of these long PB Swiss ball-end bits."
#28
Sturtevant Richmont
5.0
(1)
"Sturtevant richmont makes way more reliable and hardy torque wrenches compared to snap on."
#29
Pro Bike
5.0
(1)
"Use my Pro Bike torque wrench frequently."
#30
Lowe's
5.0
(1)
"A torque wrench pays for itself in time and effort saved removing and replacing a snapped bolt."
#31
SATA
5.0
(1)
"I ended up buying this digital torque wrench from SATA."
#32
Eclatorq
5.0
(1)
"Most torque wrenches are only accurate for 20% of their max value. But eclatorq makes great digital torque wrenches."
#33
TEKTON
5.0
(1)
"TEKTON 3/4 Inch Drive Micrometer Torque Wrench (50-300 ft.-lb.) | 24350"
#34
TengTools
5.0
(1)
"I have purchased two TengTools torque wrench’s 1/4 and 1/2 up to 350nm and can’t complain."
#35
Milwaukee
5.0
(1)
"Milwaukee M12!"
#36
RebarTech
5.0
(1)
"I got some quality tools from this brand on Amazon."
#37
SK Tools
5.0
(1)
"I love my SK Tools torquing screwdriver. Takes any standard 1/4" hex bits."
#38
Koken
4.0
(1)
"A regular torque wrench would be best in my book."
#39
Ctech
4.0
(1)
"Good lord it's pricey. It fits everything you're looking for."
#40
Halfords
4.0
(1)
"3/16ths torque wrench is 40ish quid, does 12 - 50Nm with a lifetime warranty and decent quality."
#41
K-D Tools
4.0
(1)
"I bought a beam-type K-D Tools #2955 which measures torque up to 6.7 Nm...it works well for the fasteners I'm most concerned about."
#42
NAPA
4.0
(1)
"Just get a beam type torque wrench like: [https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7761950](https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7761950)"
#43
2503MFRMH
4.0
(1)
"Great all around torque wrench that's from 30-250 lbf/ft."
#44
Warren and Brown
4.0
(1)
"I use a Warren and Brown 1/4'' deflecting beam one for most gun stuff."
#45
Project Farm
4.0
(1)
"Watch project farm on YouTube. He’s got a great video on budget torque wrenches."
#46
Gedore
4.0
(1)
"In that price range I would look at Gedore."
#47
Deflecting Beam Torque Wrench
4.0
(1)
"Deflecting beam torque wrenches have a reputation for maintaining their accuracy over a long period of time."
#48
Leviton
4.0
(1)
"Leviton makes a ton of super reasonably priced and reasonably good torque wrenches and accessories."
#49
Wiha
4.0
(1)
"Wiha torueVario is a nice set."
#50
Pro Bike Tool
4.0
(1)
"I have a Pro Bike Tool 10-60nm and 2-20nm."
#51
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"I’ve bought a cheap one from Amazon, that can do 10-110nm. It served me quite well so far."
#52
Teng
4.0
(1)
"Teng 1/4 1492AGE 5-25nm torque wrench for my oil filter."
#53
Draper
4.0
(1)
"I use a draper 1/2” one i got on amazon."
#54
split beam
4.0
(1)
"I would suggest a split beam torque wrench. You can set it and forget it."
#55
Amazon Basics
4.0
(1)
"Amazon Basics has a great one for like €26."
#56
Impact Wrench
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend buying an impact but set to go with the torque wrench."
#57
Pittsburg
4.0
(1)
"Just a backyard mechanic but I rebuild engines with Pittsburg torque wrenches."
#58
Borka Tools
4.0
(1)
"Borka Tools make a great product, but they are hard to get."
#59
Fix It Sticks
4.0
(1)
"Other option is Fix It Sticks."
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