Precision Instruments PREC3FR250F Silver 1/2" Drive Split Beam Torque Wrench with Flex Head

This dependable torque wrench, mainly due to its accuracy and affordability, makes for a very practical choice. There is no torque wrench that is perfect for every application, so there are many options depending on your preferences and needs. As an example. Considering the different styles, the different features, and the comparison between fixed heads versus flexing heads, signaling vs direct indication, reversible, etc. I own several torque wrench models, among them a couple of the new Snap-on-style ones. The spring is up). Each has its own strengths and weaknesses, and there is no one that is best for all applications, just those that meet a specific need. As a rule, accuracy should always be the first consideration when buying a wrench, unless it is required for production or repetitive use. good 4% wrench is far more reliable than a cheap wind-up one in the long run When new, the model claimed it would be 3% accurate! IMO, the only clicker wrenches you should consider are the split beam type, as most Acme branded wind-up windows come with them The mechanisms for clicks are very inconsistent). Take a snap- Those made by On, Norbar, etc. are good ones, but they tend to be quite expensive to buy, and they also require regular calibration to maintain their accuracy after they are purchased (and time and money are wasted on this). *As you may have already noticed, this wrench is very similar to the Snap-on wrench. There is a Precision Instruments version (which I also have) and I own both of them. It's a bit different from what you may expect! Yes, the Snap-ons are different! One of them looks a bit prettier with superior polish on all sides, a slightly nicer storage case, and a ratchet head marked with a nice name Snap-Devil The USA's economic performance I didn't seem to be able to snap- Besides that, the one version of the device has a very rough setting adjustment that sticks when tightening the thumb screw, and costs considerably more. This is a snap- The Snap-on split beam wrench has a more comfortable soft fitting around the end of the metal housing near the socket drive end, while the Precision Instruments model seems unfinished there and rattles against the split beam inside. Both wrenches are ratchets and both offer On the SO, there is a 36-ton ratchet, and on the PI, there is a 32-ton ratchet. Snap-in technology does not yet have the capability to handle There is a superior joint for flexing the head on the On. The car moves more easily and allows more space (more than twice as much). It is strange that the pivot on the PI is extremely stiff and the range of movement is very small. A new version of the TechAngle offers more flex. I'm going through a lot of ups and downs here, so please be patient. In the end, I find my PI wrench works better because of the reassuring 'click', which is quite important when considering that's the only signal you're going to A black setting dial is found on the SO, whereas a white dial is found on the PI, however this new PI appears to have some corrosion or metal debris on the I have attached a few pictures to illustrate my point. As for the finer details, I'll leave you to it Ignoring the small nitpicks, this is a very good wrench in a good size range, which can be purchased on Amazon for a very competitive price. Unlike other clicker wrenches whose torque is best adjusted during mid-speed turns, this tool will work 100% In magnitude). An excellent choice for things like lug nuts, where extreme accuracy is less important than consistently being fast and accurate (torquing 90 ft- lbs. I understand why you want to round down 93 pounds to 150 pounds, but it's foolish to slap random numbers like this on there. This is even worse if some people score 100 on the IQ test, while others score There is only one way to turn the wrench (from above) which should be fine for everybody, and it should not cause any problems because it does not turn in the opposite direction. The ratchet head is also protected from abuse due to its reversible design. The main limitation of this tool is the fact that it does not provide any indication when a set value is being approached, so My experiences with my wrench indicate that there may be some differences in manufacture between these wrenches, so I am only able to report what I have experienced with mine. I have added Taking a Snap With the split beam wrench, a calibration (test) certificate was included to prove its performance, but with the Precision instruments wrench, it only came with a 'Calibration Compliance Certificate' that claimed its accuracy was.

Anais Walker

| May 07, 2021

My first impressions of the tool were positive. The case was nice, and the tool was shiny and smooth, and as a guy I'm attracted to shiny tools like a moth to a flame. While I was excited to see that it is made in the USA on the handle, my excitement was dashed as soon as I turned the ratchet. Go to China and have them make you a ratchet (or maybe you already got one? ), but it makes sense why so many people have commented on the ratcheting mechanism. Clicking is cheesy and grindy to such an extent that I cannot describe. We also lack calibration instructions, is that right? While it is true that the calibration shop should know, it might be nice if the manufacturer would provide what they believe is the proper approach to calibrate their The packaging does not give me a lot of hope that it will last long! **UPDATED** For what it is worth, I took both torque wrenches I purchased to a repair shop to have them calibrated. garage calibrates and services assembly line tools for automotive and other factories ) anyways, I asked them to give the tools a quick check to confirm readings against the advertised values and the tool fared well within the advertised 3%. Once again, this was just a friendly check that I was able to obtain without getting a NIST calibration certificate. Since I am not building rockets here, I just wanted to put I measured my ETORK 3/8 wrench within one-tenth of an inch.

Braxton Velez

| Mar 12, 2021

Overall, I am happy with the outcome, although I need to adjust the torque and clean. I found it to be very off, I noticed that the dial numbers were covered with black debris when I first received it. Then I gently blew air on the dial until it was clear of all the bubbles by taking off the blue handle. Secondly, the clear lean moves a little up and down, so while I had access to it, I glued it just on the bottom so it wouldn't be noticeable when it was As of last night, the pressure was set at 100 ft pounds, about 4 pounds low. However, you can calibrate this torque wrench the most easily. In each of the 2 round spots, a clear glue is applied. The head has one closer to it, and the handle has one closer to it. A small adjustment is located on the closer one to the head. The hole in that location contains three holes. I have two holes that are about the same size, and one that is a little bigger. The larger hole can be adjusted in small amounts by turning a 2mm hex. Cover it with a little hot glue once adjusted. In a perfect world, this torque wrench would have been rated 5 stars, but with those small flaws, I can't. But I still recommend it, and I would buy it again. It was invaluable to have a torque wrench that I could calibrate myself.

Liv Fuentes

| Jun 30, 2021

This is what you have been looking for. The one you have been looking for. In addition, it doesn't need to be turned off when not in use (which all of us have forgotten to do with other torque wrenches, causing them to be ruined). ) It's American made, easy to use, accurate, and not crazy expensive. I recommend.

Sterling Pineda

| Sep 19, 2020