Kobalt Electronic Torque Wrench

[lightning02]

http://www.lowes.com/pd_747423-2232...:Kobalt&CAWELAID=&CAWELAID=320011480006592501

anyone have these? i just noticed them, they have them in 3/8 and 1/2 drive sizes.

 

[dodge610]

http://www.lowes.com/pd_747423-2232...:Kobalt&CAWELAID=&CAWELAID=320011480006592501

anyone have these? i just noticed them, they have them in 3/8 and 1/2 drive sizes.

Are those a knock off of the snappy torque wrench ?

 

[TK-421]

Oh good, I'm going to subscribe to this thread. I've been looking at Precision Instrument's split-beam torque wrenches, but I like digital if it's any good. Hopefully we can get some reviews from people who own them and have used them quite a bit as I too am interested in how good they are.

 

[lightning02]

Are those a knock off of the snappy torque wrench ?

i have no clue. iv never used the SO version

Oh good, I'm going to subscribe to this thread. I've been looking at Precision Instrument's split-beam torque wrenches, but I like digital if it's any good. Hopefully we can get some reviews from people who own them and have used them quite a bit as I too am interested in how good they are.

hope someone has something good to say. im not going to be building any motors with it or the like, just susp/lugnuts/hubs, stuff like that.

 

[dodge610]

i have no clue. iv never used the SO version



hope someone has something good to say. im not going to be building any motors with it or the like, just susp/lugnuts/hubs, stuff like that.

The price is right if the accuracy is there. Cant depend on the reviews I am a firm believer that most of them are made up.

 

[Joe B.]

Oh good, I'm going to subscribe to this thread. I've been looking at Precision Instrument's split-beam torque wrenches, but I like digital if it's any good. Hopefully we can get some reviews from people who own them and have used them quite a bit as I too am interested in how good they are.

I would get the PI Split Beam. I like the physical click of a real torque wrench. All of the features on the digital TW seems to solve problems I don't have and add additional complexity with lower long term reliability.

 

[rice rocket]

On the other hand, strain gauges are super cheap and reliable.

woodstockva had this in his IG:

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Doesn't look like there's an ability to set a target, which takes away from its value. I couldn't imagine trying to crane my neck to get a good angle on the LCD while trying to apply torque to my lug nuts. For engine assembly on a stand, maybe.

 

[Joe B.]

I got curious so I took a look at the instructions that was posted on the Lowe's site:
http://pdf.lowes.com/useandcareguides/099198873435_use.pdf

TORQUE APPLICATION
1. Press button to power on the wrench
2. To torque fastener, keep your hand centered on the grip handle. Apply a slow and
steady force in a clockwise direction while monitoring display until desired torque
value has been achieved. The peak torque value achieved will be displayed on the
view screen.
3. Release wrench and the peak torque value will be flashed on screen. The peak
torque is the maximum torque during the last torque application.
4. Press button and hold to clear the current peak value. Wrench is now ready for
torque application of the next fastener.

From looking at the instruction, it does not appears that you can actually set a torque value on this wrench. You just turn it while watching the screen and be sure to stop when it reaches the value you need. (Notice how there is only one button on it.) I don't like other digital torque wrenches because you have to listen to a beep from the tool which is not as useful as a good solid physical click, however this model won't even do that.

Beware!

 

[Joe B.]

On the other hand, strain gauges are super cheap and reliable.


Doesn't look like there's an ability to set a target, which takes away from its value. I couldn't imagine trying to crane my neck to get a good angle on the LCD while trying to apply torque to my lug nuts. For engine assembly on a stand, maybe.

You just beat me to it! Still I'll keep my post!

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Can't set a value. WTF? Might as well get an old school one at a yard sale if you have to look at.

I have the Snap on split beams and the Snap on tech wrenches.

If I ever bought another on a budget, it would be a PI Split Beam. I was going to get those, but just happened to stumble upon the Snappy ones for a song.....

 

[rice rocket]

I found my last-gen 1/2 Techangle for $88.

 

[lightning02]

Well that ***** you can't set it. Wtf was the ides behind that? Even a simple beep would be fine with me.

 

[Spudland_Dave]

Well that ***** you can't set it. Wtf was the ides behind that? Even a simple beep would be fine with me.

I know right...this thread started out as a "Hmm...I might have to look into that TQ Wrench"...and turned into a "What a complete waste of time and stupid idea".

Might as well use the HF Gauge with a breaker bar for a fraction of the cost.

Adding the beep function would have added what, 6 cents to the cost of MFG?

 

[2004EP3HATCH]

I will bump this up and say you can set values and has belong when achieving the target.

 

[6PTsocket]

Thanks for the link to the instructions. For an electronic torque wrench the accuracy *****. IT IS 3%. You can get that out of a decent clicker or split beam. Some of those little calibrator boxes from HF or Delco are far more accurate and can be used to check your other wrenches. The statement that it reads to the nearest tenth, is resolution, not accuracy. People often confuse the two. Resolution is the scale divisions. Accuracy of any gauge is always several times worse. I often see the resolution touted to impress the uninformed. Also accuracy can be % of reading or the less impressive % of full scale. They often do not say.

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[dnschmidt]

THERE ARE COMPLETELY NEW VERSIONS OF THESE AT LOWES that include torque angle and have 9 memory locations for stored pre-set torque values. They are selling these torque angle wrenches for under $200 and they are an unbelievable deal and that's cheaper than I can buy them from Eclatorq. These are made by Eclatorq and are top of the line quality as is evidence by the fact that they are the OEM for MAC, USAG and Proto's electronic torque wrenches. I know this since I sell Eclatorq and was told by the worldwide sales manager at Eclatorq, who travels the world pushing her stuff, that they scored a major customer in Lowes. They also are providing digital torque wrenches to NAPA which are a smoking deal in the latest NAPA quarterly sales flyer. These don't have torque angle but do have a flex head.

Now if the dumb asses at TOPTUL would have some gumption maybe they could do something in the American market like Eclatorq is doing. NAH, THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN!!! SUCH MORONS.

 

[6PTsocket]

THERE ARE COMPLETELY NEW VERSIONS OF THESE AT LOWES that include torque angle and have 9 memory locations for stored pre-set torque values. They are selling these torque angle wrenches for under $200 and they are an unbelievable deal and that's cheaper than I can buy them from Eclatorq. These are made by Eclatorq and are top of the line quality as is evidence by the fact that they are the OEM for MAC, USAG and Proto's electronic torque wrenches. I know this since I sell Eclatorq and was told by the worldwide sales manager at Eclatorq, who travels the world pushing her stuff, that they scored a major customer in Lowes. They also are providing digital torque wrenches to NAPA which are a smoking deal in the latest NAPA quarterly sales flyer. These don't have torque angle but do have a flex head.

Now if the dumb asses at TOPTUL would have some gumption maybe they could do something in the American market like Eclatorq is doing. NAH, THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN!!! SUCH MORONS.

Why does anybody care if Topful has terrible marketing? There are many decent imports. It is not like they were SnapOn quality at HF prices.Plenty of companies fail for lsck of good customer support.

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[rice rocket]

It's because he's a Toptul distributor (and probably got stuck w/ a bunch of inventory he can't move).

 

[Tallpilot]

THERE ARE COMPLETELY NEW VERSIONS OF THESE AT LOWES that include torque angle and have 9 memory locations for stored pre-set torque values. They are selling these torque angle wrenches for under $200 and they are an unbelievable deal and that's cheaper than I can buy them from Eclatorq. These are made by Eclatorq and are top of the line quality as is evidence by the fact that they are the OEM for MAC, USAG and Proto's electronic torque wrenches. I know this since I sell Eclatorq and was told by the worldwide sales manager at Eclatorq, who travels the world pushing her stuff, that they scored a major customer in Lowes. They also are providing digital torque wrenches to NAPA which are a smoking deal in the latest NAPA quarterly sales flyer. These don't have torque angle but do have a flex head.

Now if the dumb asses at TOPTUL would have some gumption maybe they could do something in the American market like Eclatorq is doing. NAH, THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN!!! SUCH MORONS.

I just picked up a 3/8” at Napa. It was too good of a deal to pass up. I am pleased to hear the OEM makes good stuff.