Serious question, I thought the new torque wrench with the digital readout was just a gimmick.

My old click-type wrench had been fine for years, but the shop got a new Snap-on TechAngle for the heavy checks. I used it on a set of engine mount bolts last week, and the angle measurement feature caught a bolt I would have sworn was tight. It showed I was 15 degrees short on the final turn. Has anyone else had a tool they didn't trust end up saving their bacon?

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mason_knight2d ago

Yeah, that angle feature is no joke. It catches stuff the click just can't, especially on those stretch-to-yield bolts that are everywhere now. My stubborn self fought the upgrade for ages, calling it a toy. Now I feel a bit silly for trusting my ear over the actual numbers. That one saved step is the difference between a bolt that's tight and one that's actually right.

tara_palmer2d ago

Welcome to the club, we saved you a seat.