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Review on ⚙️ MulWark Digital Torque Adapter Converter - 3 to 59 ft-lbs with Tire Pressure Gauge & LED Display by Brad Davis

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ideal for checking torque wrenches

I have several torque wrenches from different manufacturers. My "go to" is the 1/2" Craftsman Click style, which I've been using for probably 20 years. I was expecting it to be more accurate than my Harbor Freight 3/8" drive for torque figures that overlap between the two (each has their own range). Surprise surprise. The HF was absolutely accurate, while the Craftsman consistently read about 10% of the light. I have both together with a 1/2" Craftsman beam drive at 30 ,40 and 50lb tested to get started and get a feel for how the mulwark torque adapter works btw the craftsman beam style is about 10% heavier its very interesting that a torque wrench I would use as a last option , would be most accurate. I have three other clickless torque wrenches I need to test, another for 1/2", 3/4" and 1/4", but I haven't done it with them yet. What I'm doing here is that Mulwark is right and fits as my benchmark. I haven't seen anything that makes me think differently, but I don't have a perfect standard/benchmark to compare. I considered putting a 20 pound weight exactly a foot next to the key to see if Mulwark measured 20 foot pounds... but I didn't. I think if I work on the engine and do the head bolts I can do it, but it's not worth the effort for what I usually work on. I'm really impressed with the Mulwark torque adapter. It's very easy to use and easily showed where things went wrong on each of my torque wrenches, with the HF surprisingly being the most accurate. I found the instructions clear and easy to follow. I took some photos in case anyone wants to read them before buying. Switching between peak and "lag" (which "tracks" torque as you pull, essentially an instant torque reading) is very easy with the push of a button. Setting the torque value for the horns is also very easy, just press the up and down arrows. Changing the units to ft-lbs, lbs, etc. is also a simple push of a button. You don't have to figure out how to convert one to the other. The screen also lights up, you guessed it, with a simple press of a button. As I said, I found it very easy to use. If I had to offer constructive criticism, it would be in relation to the battery compartment. I don't expect to have to use it daily so I don't want to leave batteries in it. They tend to leak and ruin whatever's still inside, so I always take the batteries out until I need the tool again. Taking off the battery cover is definitely awkward due to the four tiny screws. Yes, it's great that the kit comes with a small screwdriver and even has a place for batteries. I wonder if they could use a sliding compartment/door like most products. Of course, the screw approach is probably more secure, but I can see where these screws can easily fall and get lost. However, let me be clear: this is a small nitpick on my part. The tool is well built and having screws to hold the dough door in place is part of this approach, just less practical. My final comment relates to the Mulwark tire pressure part. I don't see how that's practical. Overall, the tool is a bit too big to put on a splint. There's just no hope of using it on my dual rear wheels and there are certainly standard single aluminum rims that it won't work properly on. This aspect seems to me to be a trick and, in my opinion, devalues the instrument. Others might like it, but I'd rather it wasn't even on the instrument.

Pros
  • Perfect for outdoor activities
Cons
  • Not sure