ST-10A-1

This torque wrench works very smoothly and feels solid in the hand. The click is clear and easy to hear, so you know exactly when you’ve reached the right torque. It’s simple to adjust, well-built, and comes with a nice storage case. Perfect for car work, tire changes, and general repairs. Great quality for the price and very reliable. Highly recommend for both beginners and experienced users.

I used this to torque my vehicle's lug nuts and it worked flawlessly. This wrench is well made and of good design. The torque was easy to set and there are settings for both N-M's and Ft-Lbs. Once you set the torque it is easy to lock it in by turning the knob on the end of the handle. My biggest concern was that some reviewers said the click was hard to hear. Well let me tell you, I am hard of hearing and I had no problem hearing the click when the desired torque was achieved. This wrench is a great value for the price paid.

Worked as intended, easy to setup and a nice inch/lb torque wrench. Perfect for what I needed.

Not discounting the negative review by many, there must be a great deal of quality variance on the production batch. In my case, I must have received a good one, as I was not able to repeat the issues many encountered. Here is my observation: 1. In the documentation, it clearly states that the torque wrench function only works in the clockwise direction. This is where it can get some people into trouble, if you flip the switch and rotate counter-clockwise, it acts like a ratchet. There is no click and you can easily over-torque reverse-threaded bolts. 2. You don't have to go to the beam type torque wrench to measure torque in counter clockwise rotation. Some click type torque wrench does handle that. I know for certain my Gearwrench digital wrench will do it, as well as my Snap Ons. You may just have to shop around if you like the click type wrenches. 3. Torque wrenches like the EPAuto can easily be adjusted for better accuracy if you have the right equipment. You can use weight, or better yet. a electronic torque meter or calibrator to adjust it. There are numerous video on the Internet that covers this subject. 4. What most videos do not tell you, is that consistence is far more important. It comes in two manners: 4a. Consistence from reading to reading, they should stay within a narrow range and not jumping all over the meter. 4b. Consistence across the operational torque range. That means a fairly linear torque reading, so you can stay within the spec from the lowest to the highest torque. 5. In the case of my unit, the torque result is within 1-2% of the setting across the range, which is very respectable for a click type wrench. 6. More importantly, it is very consistent. I got torque reading under +/- 1% after repeating the procedure 10 times. So if you are tightening a set of bolts, you know they will all receive pretty much the same torque. 7. I am very pleased with the result given the extreme low cost of this wrench. I have other cheap wrenches from local hardware stores, I got one where it under torque by over 30%, putting it in a dangerous category. Some varies within a +/- 3-4% band randomly. Yes, it is still within spec, but I would not want to use it on my cars. The wrench I got is perhaps one of the best performance economy wrench I own. 8. It does not perform like a top tier wrench, but I paid less than 1/16 the price of the Snap On for it, so it is easy to overlook its shortcoming. 9. But based on what I read, this is only true if you get a good unit. I have no idea on the odd of getting a good vs. a bad unit. 10. I agree with the statement that if a wrench does not come with a calibration certificate (most low cost brands don't), you should always verify the performance and not trust the 4% spec when you receive it. A design spec does not always reflect the true spec of a production unit if it was never tested. Take my other cheap wrench I discussed earlier for example, if I use it blindly, I would be torquing my wheel bolts to the barely over 50 lb-ft when the manufacturer called for 80. You are at the wheel coming off territory, or suspension pieces falling out, not good. 11. Lastly, nearly all manufacturer will tell you the spec is only true for torque setting between 20% to full scale. Since this is a 80 lb-ft wrench, that means setting below 16 lb-ft does not necessarily follow the 4% error spec. I often find cheap wrenches do not click properly at low setting, often the click is so weak that you will miss it altogether and results in over-torquing. This where a more expensive wrench differs (to a degree). If you have a need for low torque work, get a wrench that specifically covers that range. I use a 1/4 wrench that can function down to 3 lb-ft accurately for small fragile fasteners. So bottomline is, this can potentially be a good wrench if you only tighten in one direction. Just test it when you receive it to be sure it is working properly. I gave it 4 star because the product info online does not disclose this is a one-direction only wrench.

Excellent build quality. The chrome steel finish is gorgeous and the wrench is accurately calibrated. It comes in a nice HDPE reusable plastic casing that latches very well. This product feels like it will last a long time with care and maintenance. It’s very portable, I take it with me on the go for quick jobs here and again. It’s light but sturdy. Nothing on this tool feels cheap. Affordable at its price to quality.

I still haven't had to use the thing yet, but it seems to be a fairly sturdy well built wrench! And looks good to!

Given the positive reviews, description, and cost I saw this as a great option for me in changing out my tires. And various other uses. I put it to the test the other day putting on new tires on my car and it didn't disappoint. It came with clear easy to us instructions and worked flawlessly. This is exactly what I expected to get and happy with this purchase. Definitely recommend if in the market for a solid torque wrench.

I purchased this torque wrench for a job which required 120lb of torque. I only had an 80lb wrench and it just wasn't enough. For the money, this wrench is very sturdy. You can pay 10 times the amount for other wrenches. I'm sure they are probably far more quality, but for a back yard mechanic like me, this is all I needed. One side of the wrench shows pounds and the other side shows metric measurements. Very handy! This wrench comes with a certificate of calibration. This is important! It will actually tell you the level of accuracy. Some folks in the reviews complained that the click is not loud enough. In the instructions, it explains that the sound level of the "click" will depend on the amount of torque you are applying. At 120lbs, the click was loud! No mistaking it. All in all, I'm very happy with this wrench. To be honest, I will only need to use it maybe a dozen times a year. So, a wrench under $40 was all I needed. If I ran a shop I'd probably be laying out 100s more but that was not necessary. This is exactly what I needed.