Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? This is how I knew I needed to learn how to use a torque wrench: It was Christmas Eve ...

A torque wrench (pronounced "tork") is one of the essential tools you need before starting an engine rebuild, and helps determine when the appropriate amount of force has been applied to a fastener ...

$100 goes a long way in the world of torque wrenches, at least for the DIY crowd. But the mainstays are Home Depot’s Husky and the acquired by Lowe’s, Craftsman brands. But given their relatively ...

A torque wrench is essential for bike maintenance. They measure the force you are tightening a bolt up to, known as torque. Provided it’s used correctly, a torque wrench prevents you from ...

A breaker bar is one of those specialty tools that every home mechanic wishes they had sooner or later. It's useful for encouraging stuck nuts and bolts to turn as a last-ditch effort to remove them ...

We recently published a piece on torque where we looked at how torque in the bike industry compares to others. This second instalment in our deep dive into torque sees a discussion on torque and ...

A torque wrench is one of the most important tools if you have to do serious automotive work. You can't just disassemble your vehicle's front suspension, swap out the wheels or pull a cylinder head ...

It's fine to remove an oil drain plug with a wrench or socket. But should you use a torque wrench when reinstalling the drain plug (assuming you don't have a quick drain plug)? It seems like a simple ...

While an analog torque wrench adequately fastens nuts and bolts to their proper tightness, a digital torque wrench represents an impressive upgrade in terms of accuracy. Whereas a standard torque ...

Depending on your budget, there are a few different types of Craftsman torque wrenches available. We'll look at two of the brand's most popular models. In the world of tools, there are very few brand ...