Performance Tool M195 1/4-Inch Drive Torque Beam Wrench - 0-80 inch/lbs | Ball Handle | Accurate Torque Measurement

I have only used this a few times but so far I like it. This is smaller than I thought it would be. Takes up way less room than a torque wrench. The storage box is about 5"x4"x2.25". The torque adapter is approximately 2" in every direction with a 1/2" square male drive on one end and female on the other. Instructions are good enough to get you started, english only, and easy to understand for what is covered. Leaves some things for you to figure out, like how to indicate torque without the beeps and lights. Torque can be set and read in kg/cm, kg/m, ft/lbs, in/lbs, and N/m. One CR2032 battery is required for operation, included, which was a little difficult to reinstall for some reason. The adapter will go to sleep mode after three minutes of inactivity. Taping the MODE button turns on the backlight for the LED display. The display can be flipped by pressing one button so you don't have to read it upside down. Press and hold the MODE button a two seconds to turn the power off/on. The owners manual claims +/- 2% accuracy.The adapter can be set to show the torque being applied, to hold the highest torque, or to indicate when approaching a preset torque. Up to ten torque settings can be preset so you don't have to enter commonly used torques all the time, although it is easy to do. Pressing one button will scroll through the preset torques. When within 70% of the selected preset torque a beeping sound is heard and a red led begins to flash. The frequency of this beeping and flashing will increase as the target torque is approached until both become constant as the target torque is reached. The torque range is 30-150 ft/lbs but I entered 175 in/lbs as a preset, about 14.5 ft/lbs and it seemed to work with no problems. Checked it with a click type torque wrench.The adapter is guaranteed for one year. There are no moving parts. Just a strain gauge, LED, and whatever electronics to convert the strain gauge reading to a output display on the LED. The plastic housing seems to be good quality. Treat it like a accurate measuring tool and seems like it should work for a long time.

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It's not a premium product, and the click isn't super satisfying or anything. Edges are literally a little rough.But testing shows this is actually pretty accurate/consistent and it's just what I need for basic projects around the house.

This worked out perfectly. Do you research before you buy one of these this would go low enough in in pounds that worked for the job I needed it for I ordered one before this one getting out so well had to send it back immediately. Plus it was locked up. I had to work it to get it where it wasn’t binding, but ended up working out.

I got this primarily for my pool filter canister as the 150 in/lbs was at the lowest conversion of the torque wrench I use for auto maintenance/repair. This is very easy to use once you read the instructions on how to set properly. The storage case is nice and tough to keep the tool safe when not in use. The click is audible and easy enough to feel. Ratcheting action is smooth and getting sockets on/off is real easy too. The plastic handle isn't sticky and feels coushiny enough. As this is for lighter weight torquing I am not too concerned with handle as it feels sturdy enough and is hefty enough for frequent use. After a few months I can get this out, set it up, and finish the job super fast. With all the plastic bits on cars/home now days a lighter weight torque setting is better then guessing with a standard ratchet and stripping out bolts or cracking plastic housings!

I never got the instruction booklet in the box for this or I would have returned it.I finally found a use for this today and found it is not a torque wrench at all.Like the one guy showed in the manual (#5). It does not limit torque?! WTF - then why call it a torque wrench? - I know - so you can charge $56 for it.I locked a socket in my vice and at the lowest setting, I was ripping the paint off the socket - I couldn't lock the vice enough. Basically I bought a $56 socket wrench. THANKS!!

For the price it is ok, but not as accurate as my other torque wrenches

If you drive a BMW and work on your car, then you know that very bolt must be torqued to a certain BMW Requirements. Working on valve cover, I have snapped so many bolts for going too tight. This tool is truly amazing. I just replaced my son’s valve cover with confidence. This is a life saver