CDI 1501MRMH Dual Scale Micrometer Adjustable Click Style Torque Wrench with Metal Handle - 1/4-Inch Drive - 20 to 150 in. lbs. Torque Range

This is my 3rd CDI torque wrench that I've purchased from Amazon. This was bought to complete my set as I already owned the 1/2 and 3/8 sizes. I believe the heads are the only difference between these and the Snap on version. While I love snap on and have used snap on extensively along with craftsman and occasionally some husky brand stuff, these are absolutely amazing quality and accuracy for the price. I've recently installed a new clutch, brakes, rotated tires, and used this 1/4 size for torqing a slave cylinder to a transmission and some motorcycle and dirt bike maintenance. All torque wrenches have held up awesome and stay in calibration very well providing you zero them out when done, keep them clean, and store them carefully in their cases. I love that they come with a protective case and a certificate of calibration. If you like high quality tools and don't want to pay snap on prices definitely buy CDI. I haven't had any issues in 2-3 years, so that says a lot considering how much they are used. Plus, if they ever need recalibration I can mail them to CDI in Southern California for a reasonable cost. Others have mentioned that warranty is not effective if purchased through Amazon. I can't comment on that as I've never had a problem. Quality is hard to find these days, CDI definitely takes pride in their products and it shows with accuracy and durability!

I own several CDI torque wrenches, this is why: First, they look good -- chrome plating with laser etched markings makes a tool that looks great and will be easy to clean. I know its just a tool, but having a tool that looks good in your hand is more fun to use. The micrometer adjustment is in 10's around the dial so there is no adding or guessing what your setting is. I have used others in 15 lb graduations and this tool removes the fuss. Simply pull back on the spring loaded sleeve and rotate the main body to make adjustments. Let go and it locks right in. Others I have used have a locking dial on the handle end which can become loose and you lose your setting. The handle is just the right length. CDI has excellent customer support. I contacted them prior to ordering and a tech spent plenty of time explaining the specifics of their wrenches. I called the tech for an explanation on accuracy ratings. This wrench is accurate within +/- 4% from 20% to 100% of full scale -- my certificate of calibration states values much lower than this (from .5 - 2.5%). 20% to 100% is industry standard though some torque wrench's will be accurate to +/- 3%. In this case 20% of 150 in/lb is 30 in/lb. So this tool will be increasingly less accurate the farther below 30 in/lb you go. This is due to lack of compression on the spring in the lower range. Really this wrench should be labeled as a 30 - 150 in/lb wrench, corresponding to the included certificate of calibration (meaning: my cert. of calibration labels this wrench as 30 - 150 ft/lb). Just know that with ANY spring type click wrench the low capability should be 20% of max even if dial will indicate a lower setting.

Dollar for dollar, this wrench is a winner. In terms of fit and finish, it is virtually identical to a Snap-on torque wrench I own, which costs nearly 4-times as much. The Snap-on wrench may be more durable in professional use, due to what appears to be a more robust ratcheting head, but any performance difference is not immediately evident. I also own wrenches manufactured by Craftsman and Gear Wrench and it’s clearly superior to either of those. The construction is all metal and the knurled handle provides a positive grip. Torque settings are laser engraved and easy to read, and the spring-loaded collar positively locks the wrench to whatever setting you choose. Another feature that I really like about the CDI wrench, is the fact that you can lock the ratchet. This is very useful when you’re using extensions, or dog-bones. In my opinion, there’s nothing not to like about this wrench. I just purchased it a short time ago, so I can’t speak to its long-term performance or durability, but I have no reason to believe, that with proper care, it won’t last a very long time. I think this is a great wrench for the money and I would certainly look to CDI for my next torque wrench purchase.

I have three of these of various specs and love them. I wouldn't own any other brand. Very accurate and durable. These are built like a tank and come with their individual factory test readout. I've used this brand for years and have never had a problem. They cost more than some lesser brands but I probably would have had to replace a lesser brand many times over so I look at it like I'm saving money in the long run.

I purchased this wrench to work on my mtn and road bikes. Was looking for a low torque wrench. I liked the Nm settings since most mtb bike torque settings come with metric. The wrench worked fine the first two times. I was tightening the screws on my brake disk where it attaches to my wheel hub and it stripped of the head of two screws. I was using the lowest manufacturer settings for the screws (Shimano 2 Nm). I though surely I screwed it up and was very upset with myself. I came to find out that it was user error. Be careful at the low settings.

I would definitely recommend this 1/4 inch torque wrench. I bought it for screwing my front strut tower brace nuts with specified torque value. I took it out of the case, pulled the knurled dial and rotated the handle to the lowest level then to the specified torque setting. I began screwing the nut with this torque wrench with less speed as it approached the preset torque range. I finally felt a sudden and abrupt movement of the neck of this torque wrench with subtle 'click'. I felt it reached the preset torque. Then I began screwing another nut the same way to hear subtle 'click' and noticeable sudden and abrupt movement of the neck of the wrench. I did crewing 4 nuts and unscrewed them with ANOTHER simple (not torque adjustable) 1/4 wrench. Before re-screwing them, I screwed them with the NON-TORQUE ADJUSTABLE wrench until I felt slight resistance. Then I made recalibration of this torque wrench by bringing it down to the lowest torque level and adjusting to a specific torque value. Then I screwed all of 4 nuts again with noticeable 'click'. 1) Every torque wrench manufacturers recommend you to bring it to the lowest torque level while storing and before use. 2) It seems wise to fasten the nut with decremental speed as you feel more resistance screwing it. 3) Slow and smooth movement would be necessary to realize a sudden movement of neck and/or slicking sound. ( I felt the clicking sound was not so loud.) 4) The knurled handle rotates smoothly and it was easy to fix it to a specific torque level. I appreciate the quality of this torque wrench. 5) You should have another NON-TORQUE ADJUSTABLE wrench to loosen a bolt or a nut. They say loosening a bolt with this torque adjustable wrench may ruin the internal mechanism and bring it to inaccuracy. 6) I still hope that the price would be lowered for more popular use.

We have about 10 Snap-On torque wrenches here already, but we were in need of a new torque wrench capable of a very low torque setting that will have very limited use. I priced out Snap-On first which I believe was about $600 dollars, then I searched on Amazon and came across this torque wrench and decided to give it a try. Upon receipt, I compared this torque wrench with my Snap-On brand and they look almost identical in every way. The adjustment, function and feel of this torque wrench is exactly what I would expect from a $600 dollar tool so at about $100 this is a fantastic buy!

I'm quite impressed with this little torque wrench. I own two larger Craftsman wrenches but needed a small one for bolts in the in-lb range. The quality of the tool is good and the finish looks like it'll hold up well. The handle is easy to adjust and set the torque and the click is positive, even at low settings. I did bump the ratchet-position switch several times during use, knocking it into the middle position. When this happens, the wrench locks and will not ratchet. Once I was used to it, it wasn't a problem. If you need a good quality micro-torque wrench that you can trust, this is the one.

When I was looking for the torque wrench, I tried to find one with the engraved scale, like Mac or Snap On. I'm afraid this laser printed scale will rub off or vanish over time and with use. I guess time will tell. For now it works as described.

Great tool for working on a carbon framed bike. Was recommended by my bike shop. A bit pricey, but compared to damaging a frame or components, well worth what I paid.

Product information displayed by Amazon states this product has a "LIFETIME WARRANTY ". Product warranty card shipped with the torque wrench says "ONE YEAR". What a scam!!!