Beam-type. Separate English and Metric scales. Graduated indicator tip offers line-on-line reading to help eliminate parallax error. Torque accurate to ± 4 percent.
Average Customer Rating:
4.4 out of 5
9 of 11 (82%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Craftsman Beam Torque Wrench, 3/8 in. Drive
Rating
55
great for the price,September 2, 2009
By robbierobfrom Los Angeles
"I hardly ever use a torque wrench so this was the perfect tool for me. I can keep this in the back of my shed and know that it didn't cost the same as a car payment. It works well when I do use it and I am confident that it gets me in the ballpark reading wise. It is definitely not a professional grade tool, but then again I am definitely not a professional. It has the lifetime warranty which makes it well worth the price of a DVD, soda, and popcorn."
Review 2 for Craftsman Beam Torque Wrench, 3/8 in. Drive
Rating
55
Cheap but great quality,March 24, 2009
By ZachAJfrom Berkeley, CA
"It's Craftsman. Enough said. It is easy to use, feels reliable, and is well constructed. I highly recommend it."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Craftsman Beam Torque Wrench, 3/8 in. Drive
Rating
55
#44690 3/8 drive beam torque wrench,October 15, 2008
By Gary1008from Bloomfield, MI
"This is a perfect choice for use on my 2008 Mazda 5 oil filter. It has a canister type filter. The oil filter plastic housing and the oil filter drain plug require exact tightening to low and precise torque levels, 30-35 Nm and 9-11 Nm, respectively. The plastic housing seals with an o-ring and you can't tell by "feel" when the o-ring is seated. If you over-tighten, the housing will be distorted. The drain plug on the end of the plastic filter is aluminum and could easily strip the threads of the plastic housing if over tightened. This inexpensive torque wrench is perfect for the job. I have three other torque wrenches, but a beam-type is the best for reading low torque values, unless you want to pay $200 for a digital."
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Craftsman Beam Torque Wrench, 3/8 in. Drive
Rating
55
Excellent value and performance!,April 6, 2008
By msavinofrom Woodbury, MN
"After much difficulty with and ordinary (Craftsman) socket wrench, I was able to get a Saturn valve cover gasket to seal properly by tightening all the bolts to the same torque (spec = ~7lbs). Other "high end" torque wrenches start out at torques higher than this. Excellent value and performance!"
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Craftsman Beam Torque Wrench, 3/8 in. Drive
Rating
55
lifetime warranty 2,April 4, 2008
By Anonymous
"as a past tool consultant at sears, i also wanted to chime in on the warranty. it varries by torque wrench. the beam style ones like this carry the lifetime warranty. some of the clicker digi and micro torque ones carry a 1 year (keeping receipt is necessary) but i think that's changed recently. if your local store won't exchange, go get a new one off the shelf and show them the *forever* stamp on the package.
i have this one and it's worked great so far. low-tech rules."
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Craftsman Beam Torque Wrench, 3/8 in. Drive
Rating
45
Torque Wrench,March 24, 2008
By Dmac65from Carlsbad, CA
"Good Buy and quick service at pick up. Would recommend to anyone."
Review 7 for Craftsman Beam Torque Wrench, 3/8 in. Drive
Rating
55
Great price, works great!,March 12, 2008
By Nick12from New Brunswick, NJ
"Avoid the digitital torque wrenches which run 3-4 times the price. This thing works great! Easy to use and durable. It did the job when working on my car."
Review 8 for Craftsman Beam Torque Wrench, 3/8 in. Drive
Rating
55
Lifetime warranty,January 17, 2008
By needmoretoolsfrom Colorado
"Just thought I would chime in on the warranty issue. I checked with Sears and the beam style torque wrenches do have a lifetime warranty. It is the other types that have a 90 day warranty. The packaging is quite clearly marked. I really like the beam style because I get constant feedback on how much torque I have applied. I also have a clicker style and I'm always afraid that it is out of calibration and I'm going to break a bolt before it clicks. In this particular case, for me, simple is better."
Review 9 for Craftsman Beam Torque Wrench, 3/8 in. Drive
Rating
15
warranty,January 7, 2008
By neogafrom Central Illinois - Retired Machinist
"This torque wrench, I was told by our local sears store has only a 90 day warranty. NOT A LIFETIME WARRANTY. I don't understand why, as there are no working parts to break. But they (SEARS) said 90 days only. Hope this helps."
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Craftsman Beam Torque Wrench, 3/8 in. Drive
Rating
45
nice torque wrench,June 16, 2007
By coolboxfrom Pasadena, CA
Workmanship
45
Value
45
Performance
45
Durability
45
"Great light duty torque wrench for the money and lifetime warrenty. You don't have to worry about having it recalbriated by a shop later. If you drop and bend the pointer, you can exchange it for a new one or try to bend it to zero. The first one I got from Sears was bent and didn't come with a manual, so I just exchanged it. Be sure the wrench is set at zero in the package! Be sure to read and follow the directions... technique is everything in getting an accurate reading. No ratchet."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Craftsman Beam Torque Wrench, 3/8 in. Drive
Rating
55
Craftsman Torque wrench,April 25, 2007
By okjimfrom pa
Workmanship
55
Value
55
Performance
55
Durability
55
"Well made, for a reasonable price. I use a torque wrench infrequently for a direct read device was perfect and its is offered in 2 sizes if higher torquing is needed. As alawys the trusted Craftsman name."
