Husky 1/2" torque wrench

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

What can you guys tell me about this torque wrench?

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1-2-in-Click-Torque-Wrench-H2DTW/202916180/

Anybody have experience with it?

 

[dieseltron]

I know the ones at my local store are made in USA.

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[mark5767]

Harbor Freight sells it for $10 (with coupon).

 

[Deskmechanic]

They look good on the shelf, if I didn't already have 6 or 8 torque wrenches I'd buy one.

 

[paranoid56]

I have it, main reason is that it has a lifetime guarantee on it so i can take it back each year so its always in spec

 

[CWP1616L]

It shows $84.97 at my location. For that kind of money, I think I'd spring for a P.I.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Reason I ask is I just had one bought for me. This one has markings from 25-250ft lbs, the packaging says 50-250. Was wondering what was up with that. It feels good in the hand, was wondering how durable it was in the long run. Also wondering if you back the handle all the way out, how many ft lbs would that be? (Not marked on the scale).

 

[SMKS]

Reason I ask is I just had one bought for me. This one has markings from 25-250ft lbs, the packaging says 50-250. Was wondering what was up with that. It feels good in the hand, was wondering how durable it was in the long run. Also wondering if you back the handle all the way out, how many ft lbs would that be? (Not marked on the scale).

Don't unscrew the handle below the lowest setting.

Most torque wrenches are only accurate from 20-100% of full scale, even if the wrench has numbers below 20% on the handle. Generally when you read the instructions the fine print will say it's within 4% accuracy (or whatever) from 20 - 100% of scale.

What that means is that if the wrench went up to 100 ft-lbs, it would only be considered accurate from 20-100 ft-lbs, even if the scale went down to 15 or 10 ft-lbs. Read the instructions to be sure, but most brands only say they're certified as accurate in the 20-100% of scale range.

So, unless your instructions specifically say it has accuracy below 20%, then you shouldn't use it below 50 ft-lbs.

 

[Builder302]

I have it, works great.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

I took some nail polish I found in my ladies drawer and painted it on then used remover to make the numbers easier to read. Too bad she didn't have black. So at 25 it wouldn't be anywhere near the 25ftlb rating?

 

[signcrafter]

I have it, main reason is that it has a lifetime guarantee on it so i can take it back each year so its always in spec

I hope the laughing face means you're joking.

 

[Loscaldazar]

Harbor Freight sells it for $10 (with coupon).

Nope. This one is made in the USA....

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Nope. This one is made in the USA....

It's expressed right on the tool

 

[royesses]

I've had one for about 7 years now. It's a pretty good t-wrench. I checked it against a Powerbuilt digital torque tester and it agrees throughout the range of the Powerbuilt. My craftsman torque wrenches also check out very good too. Either all of them are wrong or they are all well within specs. When I wrenched for a living I used Precision, Snap-on and CDI. But the craftsman and Husky are more than adequate for the hobbyist.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

I've had one for about 7 years now. It's a pretty good t-wrench. I checked it against a Powerbuilt digital torque tester and it agrees throughout the range of the Powerbuilt. My craftsman torque wrenches also check out very good too. Either all of them are wrong or they are all well within specs. When I wrenched for a living I used Precision, Snap-on and CDI. But the craftsman and Husky are more than adequate for the hobbyist.

I had a snap on before this one, it snapped at the head where it thinned out at the joint. This one seems more well built.

 

[Brownsfan]

I have the 3/8 and the 1/2. They work just fine. I don't use them much but they are nice for the money. They look a lot like the Matco ones(gearwrench clones). The gearwrench are more and the Matco are insanely more.

 

[Brownsfan]

I have it, main reason is that it has a lifetime guarantee on it so i can take it back each year so its always in spec

Says right on the box and card in the case ONE YEAR warranty. I really hope your not serious.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

I think they're made by Armstrong danaher.

 

[SMKS]

I think they're made by Armstrong danaher.

You mean Apex Tool Group makes them.
http://www.apextoolgroup.com/

Danaher spun off all their tool brands (except MATCO) and they became part of Apex Tools. Apex also owns Armstrong.

You're correct that the Armstrong torque wrenches are very, very similar. So are the GearWrench, Matco and probably some others I'm forgetting.

 

[cuengineer]

One suggestion that I would have for noobies would be to use a vise to hold the socket connection or an extension and then practice with different settings to make sure you can easily tell when it releases or clicks. When I first got mine, I felt a little uncertain as to when, or if, it had reached the desired torque.

 

[nicksnothereman]

What can you guys tell me about this torque wrench?

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1-2-in-Click-Torque-Wrench-H2DTW/202916180/

Anybody have experience with it?

That's cdi. The company that makes the holy snap-on ones (because snap on owns them).

Probably worth that price though only about 30 bucks off the regular cdi price. Don't know about the home depot warranty, doubt it covers calibration. You'll have to ask the company what the test cycle count for calibration is. It's something like 3000 cycles estimated.

 

[nicksnothereman]

You mean Apex Tool Group makes them.
http://www.apextoolgroup.com/

Danaher spun off all their tool brands (except MATCO) and they became part of Apex Tools. Apex also owns Armstrong.

You're correct that the Armstrong torque wrenches are very, very similar. So are the GearWrench, Matco and probably some others I'm forgetting.

People said they were cdi.

 

[SMKS]

People said they were cdi.

The Husky torque wrench we're talking about in this thread does not appear to be made by CDI. Where did you read that?

Look at this thread, you'll see it's incredibly similar to the MATCO wrench that's made by Apex:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=206674

They are pretty clearly made by Apex. They're basically identical to the GW torque wrenches and Apex is now supplying many tools to HD for the Husky brand.

 

[SMKS]

Here are a few pics stolen from a couple threads. Specifically note how the grips and heads are the same on the GW and the Husky.

Husky and MATCO pics stolen from member ihateminimumwage in this thread:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=206674&page=2

GW torque wrench pics stolen from halfxspaid in this thread:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47250

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

One suggestion that I would have for noobies would be to use a vise to hold the socket connection or an extension and then practice with different settings to make sure you can easily tell when it releases or clicks. When I first got mine, I felt a little uncertain as to when, or if, it had reached the desired torque.

I've been using click style torque wrenches as long as I can remember. I've just always chosen the one I wanted. This one was gifted to me after my snap on one broke.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Here are a few pics stolen from a couple threads. Specifically note how the grips and heads are the same on the GW and the Husky.

That's pretty awesome. Thanks for the info. I'm not usually a husky tools fan, but seems it's a fairly decent torque wrench.

 

[SMKS]

That's pretty awesome. Thanks for the info. I'm not usually a husky tools fan, but seems it's a fairly decent torque wrench.

Yeah, it's one of the better torque wrench bargains available right now, IMO. If you can get it on sale or use one of the discount codes it's especially good.

 

[C96]

Hi, I have both the 3/8” and the 1/2” drive but I think the old version. Didn’t know they changed to USA made. That’s awesome. Unfortunately for me, that’s all they had at the time.
I was in the middle of an engine build when my Snap-On decided to give out on me (something broke in the ratcheting mechanism). It was on a weekend and I needed to continue with the build. I knew getting the Snap-On repaired in short order was out of the question. My only option if I wanted to keep working was Home Depot. I was very reluctant at putting the fate of my boat engine in the hands of a Husky tool. Well, 5 seasons later, the engine still runs strong with no issues whatsoever. And trust me, at times, I have run that engine hard. The Husky wrenches work just fine. I actually like them and find myself grabbing them more often than the Snap-On now. I especially like the extra long handle on the 1/2” drive, makes torquing the wheel lugs on my F350 much easier…Lol.
Knowing they now carry these new ones made in USA is great!
Good job Home Dept!

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

I was hoping to use it today when i did two knock sensors on a GM 6.0, but it was too high of a torque scale for the sensors. Ended up using a mac inch lb scale torque wrench for the sensors and upper intake. Oh well, it will do well for when i torque wheels and axle nuts.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

You're right, it's this exact same wrench: http://www.gearwrench.com/torque-wr...d-micrometer-torque-wrench-25-250-ft-lbs.html . It's amazing how one company can produce the same product, put two different names on it and charge amounts so far from each other. 85$ at home depot, 216$ from gearwrench. Ridiculous

 

[619DioFan]

I have both the 3/8 and 1/2 inch versions. bought the 1/2 when my sk failed during a project. I am very pleased with the performance of these torque wrenches.

 

[rockwithjason]

I have had one for years. It has served me well

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

I have yet to use it. Hope I like it more than my snapon

 

[nicksnothereman]

The Husky torque wrench we're talking about in this thread does not appear to be made by CDI. Where did you read that?

Look at this thread, you'll see it's incredibly similar to the MATCO wrench that's made by Apex:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=206674

They are pretty clearly made by Apex. They're basically identical to the GW torque wrenches and Apex is now supplying many tools to HD for the Husky brand.

Probably mis-remembering. I tend to mix up all the letter companies. KD, SK, CDI, the list goes on. Does Apex supply all their tools now? I generally don't see anything besides gearwrench in stores but it would seem to mesh with the new ratcheting chinese wrenches husky is selling (which I don't recall them having before).