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

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.

I did quite a bit of research on torque wrenches and came up with the CDI brand as a very good quality, accurate unit for an excellent price. I then searched for where to buy it for a good price and found the best price on Amazon. I ordered it and received it in a couple of days so I am very pleased. A number of pro's for this product: 1. It is a solid, well crafted unit and has a metal handle so will not break readily with the amount of abuse I put them through 2. To set the wrench, one rotation is 10. You would not believe how many wrenches go in 15's; you try to figure out (easily) how to get it to 85; not fun. 3. It has a nice solid click when you get there! 4. It has acurate readings (I verified it on a torque wrench bench tester). Cons: 1. Once I got the wrench I noted that it is not as acurate when you get to the high end or very low end of its range. I was not concerned about the high end but I often do work that requires it to be below 50 ft lbs so I ended up getting another CDI torque wrench (3/8 drive) whose main range is 30-75 to fix that. Keep that in mind when buying this; it works most accurately between 50 and 225. (It is still quite acceptable but I'm a perfectionist when it comes to torque) Please note that to keep the wrench acurate you need to reset it back to the setting it came at from the factory (in this case 30). There was a document inside indicating this; that was good to know as I was always told to set it all the way out. Not following this every time your done using it is one quick way to have your wrench measurements go out of whack. Cheers

This is a terrific torque wrench that is clearly superior to the Chinese ones you can buy for half the price. The mechanical operation is precise and satisfying. I love that there isn't much slop in the operation- this allows you to make progress in tight spaces where a less precise torque wrench. The length is good and makes it much easier to get the leverage you need for high torque applications. I really like that the head has three modes (loosen, tighten, both) and that it snaps into each setting with authority. They even stuck with lefty-loosey and righty-tighty for the toggle direction so it's easy to know which mode you have it set for. The plastic fitted case is nice and appropriate for this level of tool. Do yourself a favor, spend the extra $100 and get this versus a cheap import.

I love this thing. It comes with a nice protective case. The wrench is heavy and very long so it will be hard to torque things in tight spaces but other than that it is very easy to use. The markings on it are kind of hard to see but still legible in good light. I love how you pull down on the sleeve to twist left or right for your desired torque setting and after you are done, it clicks back into place and locks. While I used it my hands never even came close to hitting the sleeve and knocking my settings off. That was my one concern. No longer is it a concern. The handle is nice and grippy too. You definitely get what you pay for. I have another torque wrench but it is cheap and we had it for about 7 years. It still works but it is not calibrated correctly and plus I never knew to set the torque settings back to the lowest setting when I was finished with it. With this model I have, I make sure to set it to its lowest setting after I am done with it. The switch to set it to ratchet left or right has a center that locks the ratcheting. It also has a button you press to release whatever socket you have on it as well as put one on. All of my other tools I keep outside. This wrench is staying in the house with me so it don't get lost or damaged. If you want a good quality wrench, this is your toy.

I would give this 6 stars if I could. I was actually thinking about buying a Snap-On wrench a few months back but the price stopped me. Well, this is certainly comparable to that level of quality but basically half the price. CDI Torque is a Snap-On sub-company anyway. I've used it a few times in the past week and this is waaaaay better quality than the cheaper Princess Auto special torque wrench I had before. Just night and day difference. If you are looking for a very high quality torque wrench at a reasonable price, just buy it. I'm now considering buying the 3/8" and 1/4" versions from CDI.

The customer service is pretty bad. Can’t find a dealer that reply’s my messages for a calibration after one year of ownership. It’s a good product overall. If I would choose again, I’ll choose the split beam style over this one. Solid 4 stars. Would be 5 with some customer service.

Accurate and well built. Only nit-pick is the text can be kinda hard to read under the shop lights (metal halide bulbs).

Bought new and broken in 2 weeks. Never drop and stored in original cover daily. Something inside the head maybe broken. The gear free spinning when I torque the wheel with set to 80ft lb. So disappointed with cdi product. Hope I can get the refund.

Good Price point for a quality wrench