Crescent 3/8 in. Micrometer Torque Wrench 50-250 in. per lbs. 6-30 Nm

I love this Crescent inch pound torque wrench. I used it to torque down the ignition coils on my 2008 Ford Mustang GT. The Ford spec is 44 inch pounds, so I started at the bottom of the scale, 50 inch pounds, and took off six measures. Even though the Crescent isn’t designed to measure such low torque, I still had a palpable signal at the right torque. The handle is about 14 inches long so you have more than enough leverage to develop the relevant levels of torque. The scales for English and metric torque are large, clear, and easy to read. The Crescent is well chromed – oil and grease smudges wipe off easily. With a 45 tooth ratchet in the head, you can swing the wrench only 8º and the wrench will ratchet. The spring loaded ball in the 3/8 drive keeps the socket from slipping off the wrench, but it releases properly when you intentionally remove the socket. The Crescent comes with a carrying case and a calibration slip in the box. I wish I had this a week ago when I was working on my daughter’s Cruze!

Worked great.

I got this torque wrench because I have several cordless impact wrench with the purpose of removing and tightening lug nuts to make change my tires easier. This torque wrench is easy to use and adjust so that I can ensure that my lug nuts ae tightened to the proper specs. For my vehicle I needed the lug nuts tightened to 140ft/lbs. It was easy to adjust the wrench, I pulled down the red lever and while I have it down, Twist it to adjust it. The case is sturdy, gets the job done

I got this Cresent 1/2 in. Torque Wrench (and its cousin, the 3/8 in.) for my son, who is working as an auto mechanic. He liked the heft and length of this wrench, which is constructed for higher torque situations. The collar moves smoothly but it can be a little harder to lock in certain situations, it is simple to see the measurements and hear the click when you have reached your setting. The readings are accurate. There is no slippage when you are using the tool, but when you are ready to remove it, it comes off fine. He is very happy to have this wrench in his collection.

I use this tool to tighten nuts on large hydraulic pump systems. The torque applied is very important and this wrench does the job. I compared this wrench to a very expensive and routinely calibrated system, and the torque was spot on. Not bad for the price! It came with a nice travel case which I have really come to like. Easy to use, accurate, and low cost!

A great torque wrench for the DIYer. This is my third torque wrench and from a quality perspective this one is by far the best. It features a longer handle than my other wrenches which makes tightening bolts with high torque easier. The torque setting process has both a positive and a negative. On the positive side it locks the torque setting into place and will not slip out. On the negative side, holding the collar back while adjusting from an unloaded position up to the torque needed (in my case 150 ft. lbs.) results in the collar slipping loose and locking a few times throughout the process. I appreciate the blow molded case but it features plastic hinges and clasps that have a thin plastic joint which will eventually tear through over time. In addition, the interior space where the wrench is held is not a fully captured fit allowing the wrench to move back and forth a bit. The product does not come with an extension bar. Including one would have set this product apart from the competition.

Consumer grade but not professional grade. Although I do not often use a torque wrench, I recognize its importance and was pleased to be able to select this wrench. Unfortunately, I think this slightly misses its mark. It has a nice carrying case, but it is oversized and the wrench slides back and forth a bit. A little disappointing but the case is still worthwhile. Where I think this wrench could use some improvement is the direction change (this requires twisting the red 45-tooth head) vs other wrenches that have a switch and a quick release button for the sockets (this one does not have one). This might have a smaller head but it does not seem as necessary for a torque wrench. I do like the easy to read scale and appreciate the torque direction indicator. Changing torque is not too bad but going from one extreme to the other is tiring and could take a while holding down the collar. The handle is comfortable.

I got this Cresent 3/8 in. Torque Wrench (and its cousin, the 1/2 in.) for my son, who is working as an auto mechanic. He remarked that this torque wrench is well made and substantial in your hands, and is easy to use even with really tight engine compartments/engine components. The collar moves smoothly and locks easily, it is simple to see the measurements and hear the click when you have reached your setting. There is no slippage when you are using the tool, but when you are ready to remove it, it comes off fine. He is very happy to have this item in his collection.

I bought this for my husband and he is was very excited to have this new wrench. His old one was a lighter weight, and was hard to calibrate. He’s quite the car hobbyist and will be putting this to good use. It’s got a good handle grip, and is a comfortable weight. The sleeve that drops down to set the calibration is easy to use, easy to read and set. It also came with a certificate of calibration. Will be getting a lot of use, and I highly recommend.

Well made.