CDI 1/2 Inch Drive Adjustable Click Torque Wrench, Range 30-250 Ft Lbs / 47-332 Nm (2503MFRMH)

This torque wrench if very well built. It long enough that even at the highest setting you don’t have to use all your strength to reach the torque. Very nice that it torques both directions for using a torque multiplier. I use one at work with a 4:1 for torquing generator feet on a wind turbine generator. But have one at the house for working on vehicles.

First I want to say that I own several different makes of torque wrenches and this is the first CDI torque wrench that I have purchased. After using this torque wrench for several months I feel that I've used it enough to write an educated review.This review is for the 1 inch drive torque wrench and I use it for a specific job. It is used to torque bolts on a forklift attachment to a setting of 720 ft lbs. so it is a pretty hefty task and the torque is near the upper end of this wrenches scale.The wrench comes with a very sturdy (and heavy) metal carrying case which is a major plus. For a wrench of this magnitude and weight I was pleased to see it didn't come with the standard blow molded, and normally wimpy carrying case. It is a two piece torque wrench and once assembled it measures a whopping 70" and weighs around 25 lbs. The weight and length of this wrench make torquing bolts to over 700 lbs quite easy. I weigh in at 160 lbs so I figured I would be hanging on the end of this wrench to reach 720 lbs but with a medium effort two handed pull I can get the proper torque. However, it is quite a workout handling this wrench due to the weight.The torque wrench itself is of exceptional quality. Like I stated earlier I have several makes of torque wrenches and this one, by far, exceeds the rest with its quality and workmanship. The torque adjusting dial has a locking collar so once you select your specified torque you don't need to worry about the dial moving while handling the wrench. It locks in securely and is very easy to unlock and change your specs.Snap-On does it again with an exceptional tool that is aesthetically pleasing, ergonomic and extremely durable. And Amazon comes in with the best price on this product on the planet saving me several hundred dollars. I will never own another brand of torque wrench.

I've been looking at torque wrenches for a while. I kicked around whether to go cheap (Harbor Freight) and disposable. Or to pay the money for top quality and durability.It was the Snap-on name that caught my eye. I placed the order and it was delivered three days later.Taking the CDI wrench out of it's plastic case, it looked cleanly machined and very well made. It didn't look like it was carved with a butter knife like the cheaper wrenches. It looked like it was cleanly machined and professional looking. There was a label on the case that said it had been calibrated on 11/12.The first thing I did was flip the ratchet switch left and right. It moved with a solid and satisfying "click". A solid, decisive feel that conveyed confidence.I took it out and torqued the lug nuts on my truck. I had just got home from the tire shop and they used their very expensive Snap-on torque wrench to set the lug nuts at 100 PSI. In this case, it double checked perfectly.This weekend I will be doing some work on my vehicles that will require the torque wrench. I feel confident but will be double checking it against another torque wrench.A possible downside to this wrench is that it's not as long as the picture indicates. You can't get quite as much leverage on it as you can with a longer handle. But since I only need 100 lbs or less, this doesn't hurt me. If I had to torque to 150 or 200+ lbs, I would definitely want a longer handle or get a "cheater bar".Another possible downside is that when it does release, there is not a loud, distinct "click". It's almost a muffled click. But I depend more on feeling the release and I can definitely feel that so I'm not concerned. I'm very satisfied.

CDI is an old and respected manufacturer of torque measurement products. The fact that Snap-On bought them only makes them better in my opinion. This wrench is an accurate and high quality tool - the build quality is obvious to anyone who has a clue about what a quality tool is. This one is a replacement for my previous one that somehow disappeared in my son's toolbox ;-) I reveived the wrench two days early from Amazon's supplier (BW Direct), it was in a solid plastic protective case and the instructions, warranty AND torque test results were all included.I'm writing this review to not only endorse the manufaturer and the tools they make but to give my opinion on the few negative comments I have read on this page. Here they are:1. this review is about a 1/2" drive wrench, NOT a 3/8' drive. A 1/2" drive always makes a nice, solid click. A 3/8" does not - all 3/8" torque wrenches I have ever used make light, subtle clicks. If you don't pay attention, you miss it and inevitably over-torque. If you happen to see this complaint in negative reviews, make sure you are looking at the drive size of the wrench being reviewed.2. the laser markings that indicate the torque setting are crisp, well defined and easy to see. Again, look at the wrench size - markings on 3/8" and 1/4" drives are harder to see simply because they are smaller.3. the knurling of the handle is well machined and provides sufficient grip, even with greasy hands.At this price, this wrench is a steal and I would definitely recommend it to a friend.