"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A torque wrench tightens nuts and bolts using a very specific amount of twisting force. This is often ...

I bought my first torque wrench as a teenager when I started autocrossing. It was a Craftsman clicker-type. I still have a later version of it today—along with at least a half-dozen other torquing ...

A torque wrench is a valuable tool for anyone serious about their mechanical work. Professional mechanics understand the importance of properly torqued fasteners, which is why they keep a selection of ...

The torque wrench is one of the most important tools for equipment maintenance and reliability when securing critical parts to exact tolerances with zero margin for ...

What's a torque wrench? It's a referee, says Greg Katsis, marketing manager for Sturtevant Richmont, a manufacturer of torque-measurement systems in Franklin Park, Ill. It makes sure that big, burly ...

Electronic torque wrenches are all the rage, if for no better reason than they look cool. But for serious engine builders, an electronic wrench is getting closer to necessity for its ability to torque ...