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Review on ⚙️ ACDelco ARM601-4 1/2” Heavy Duty Digital Torque Wrench: Buzzer & LED Flash - ISO 6789 Standard with Calibration Certificate by Todd Look

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The description is distorted

First, the description of this product is incorrect. It has no "vibration" or "flash notifications". I checked it a dozen times. Second, the screen needs to be tilted at an angle for reading. Third, I wouldn't call the beep a "buzzer". Once the maximum set torque is reached, the quick horn turns into a continuous horn instead of a buzzer. It was difficult for me to stop at a certain torque without bending over. Also, the beep isn't very helpful to stop at the right setting. You MUST be looking at the screen, and it can't be seen in low light or at certain angles. Unfortunately, while the accuracy is impressive, my hand-strength coordination isn't that accurate. If you're pushing and pulling this thing in an awkward position, good luck stopping pulling at the right time. 100% of the time I've either stalled or overshot the preset. It's more like pull, pull, pull, STOP, GRRRRR. I can't imagine how difficult it would be to stop puffing at the right moment if I was puffing at the higher end of the spectrum. On the plus side you have a very finely calibrated instrument that is easy to set up. I'll probably return it and get another one.

Pros
  • Tools and household items
Cons
  • Slightly wrinkled