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

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.

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!

Very high quality torque wrench! I used this when torquing down my valve cover on my 2000 Honda prelude, and it worked great. When you get to the desired torque that is set, you will feel the neck of the wrench move and it won't tighten anymore. I do not hear a distinctive click like other torque wrenches i have used, but this one leaves you feel satisfied that you did the job right. Just make sure you set it back to the recommended setting after using it.

Nice little wrench. It's really a Snap-on so you can't go wrong.

I've been using this torque wrench for a few years and I'm really happy with it. Compared to a tool truck brand wrench it is almost identical except for the ratchet head. As far as function goes it is just as smooth and easy to use as wrenches costing twice the price. Even my coworkers in the shop are impressed. I recommend the CDI brand to anyone that wants a quality torque wrench for a decent price.

This torque wrench is very well made, but I was surprised when I got it, to find out it isn't even close in the length that people said it was in questions ask. I took a picture of it next to a folding tape so everyone can see JUST HOW LONG IT IS!I'm not complaining about the length, because in fact I was concerned that it would be awkward in the tight space I had to use it in. The photo that they use for the 1/4" torque wrench is also the same photo that is of the 1/2" torque wrench. That one is 24" in length. The 1/4" is 10" long. (photo attached to prove it)