Features:

  • ACCURACY: +/- 2 in/lbs up to 40 in/lbs; 40 – 65 is +/- 5%
  • EASE OF USE: Apply, repeatable, accurate torque settings to scope rings, guard screws, windage screws and base screws, which aids in accuracy and decreases the opportunity for problems in the field
  • RELIABLE: Torque adjustment range from 10 in/lbs to 65 in/lbs
  • DURABLE: Bits are made of S2 tool steel and hardened to 56-58 Rockwell “C”
  • INCLUDES: 10 bits (hex to square adapter, #10 flat blade, #32 flat blade, #11 flat blade, 5/32 hex, 7/64 hex, 3/32 hex, T20 torx, T15 torx and Leupold specialty flat blade), ¼” socket and a convenient plastic storage case
If you want to do it right, you need the right tools like this one!

If you are a firearms "tinkerer", and actually like to know what you have in the torque department when it comes to scope rings / bases, action screws, etc, this is an excellent and handy tool to have around, and is affordable for the "shadetree gunsmith" As accurate or should I say as repeatable as a digital one when ran side by side. A must have for the firearms enthusiast. When you achieve the setting there is a "click" and stops turning more. The bits and case are nice, though I do suggest getting a dedicated full bit set to use with the wrench. Remember to release the spring when finished or it'll go out of calibration eventually. Works well on other things around the house or automobile that require torque settings within the range of this wrench. Make sure you get it back from your shooting buddies as they are going to want to use it!

It works. Good stuff!

Read all the 4-5 star reviews. I agree with them. I bought this for one purpose and one purpose only, to mount my scope on my Saint AR-15 using Larue QD LT104 scope rings. You don't want to screw this up, because that mount costs about half as much as a lot of really good scopes. After laser bore sighting and leveling everything I used the Wheeler to torque the rings according to the Larue specifications. Piece of cake. If you are going to mount your scope yourself, do it right with the proper tools like the Wheeler and a good laser bore sighter, rifle rest or vise, and German level (they are sold on Amazon), or take it to your local gunsmith. Admitted, it comes with a limited set of bits which will probably work on 80-90% of the applications, but it accepts all the others, which you can also buy on Amazon. Yep, made in China. So what. It's good stuff and it works. Highly recommended.

Wheeler Quality = Best option for delicate torque settings that I have tried.

Love this for delicate torque needs on rifle builds and other armory use. Easy to use and adjust, great weight, and has the feel of a quality tool. The bit selection is sort of strange, but I recognize that my specific needs are not everyone else's and they are trying to make it as flexible as they can. Good thing is that the drive accepts any standard bit to size. So, if you're doing the sort of work that requires this tool, I would wager that you already have the bit you need in your tool collection. I have had good experiences with Wheeler and this inch/lb. wrench is no exception. Best of the options that I tried, in fact. The only aspect that may not be ideal, is the setting gauge does not allow for precision. Most part manufacturers suggest a torque range, so this will be easily dialed to within any reasonable range. But if exacting torque specs are required for a particular application, the digital option is probably advisable.

Accurate, dependable and of vital importance for firearm performance.

If this is your first use of a torque wrench assembling or reassembling a firearm or firearm accessory, even, if you have, as I did for years, guess at it and think you were about right, think again. Using this quality torque wrench is educate you that your touchy-fee-lee system is not quite as accurate as you thought it was. In yesteryear, touchy-fee-lee was adequate. With the precision firearms and accessories of today, it is just not acceptable. For maximum performance out of your firearm, everything needs dead on the money and accurately torquing the screws and nuts is very important. Try the product, you just may join me in being enlightened about the benefits of tightening firearm screws to the proper torque with a quality and accurate torque wrench. Dime-store products simply will not do, when accuracy is of vital importance for enhancing maximum performance.

Great little Torque Wrench & must have for firearms

A must have for firearms & especially mounting optics. if screws / bolts are too loose, they can fall out, if too tight, they can break under shock of multiple recoils. if you have some screws too tight & others too loose on your optics platform, it can throw off the point of aim. Had lots of problems with my optics before I got this tool. Could not get consistent impact points & sometimes I would have to boresight my AR style 308 again just to get on paper at 50 yards. My carry case doesn't allow for my scope to be mounted to the upper, so I have to remount every time I go shoot. After getting the F.A.T. Wrench I've gone to the range 5 times & have been dead on center @ 100 yards each time without adjustments. Pros: > compact at just 6 1/4 inches long & about 1.5 inches in diameter (1.75 inches at base) > comes with a torque certification sheet that gives you the measured torque readings at the pre-marked values (mine was within 1/2 inch pound for all listed values) > has the 9 most common bits for firearms plus an adapter for 1/4" drive sockets > magnetic bit retention > comes with a storage case > 2" long bits add a little extra reach to this otherwise stubby driver Cons: > a bit on the heavy side @ 12.1 ounces without the bits / 15.55 ounces with bits > must remember to zero the torque dial for storage. > storage case is about 7 inch by 4.5 inch by 2.5 inch, fine for a tool box drawer, not good for my rifle carry case that I take to and from the range

A Word of Caution

What a great product and a bargain to boot. This nifty torque screwdriver is priced lower than some other similar products, but I don't see how they could be any better. This is easy to set up and takes the guesswork out of getting just the right torque on screws, especially for gunsmithing work. Word of caution though. I've seen several YouTube videos on this product that demonstrates that you tighten a screw until you hear a click, back off in the opposite direction and torque it twice more. The Fat Wrench instructions clearly state that this is not a ratcheting tool and to only use clockwise turns. So you hear the first click, continue to turn clockwise until you hear two more clicks for proper torquing of screws. Also, make sure to untension it before storing it away.

Got this mainly because I needed a low inch pound ...

Got this mainly because I needed a low inch pound torque wrench to accurately tighten the fuel pump cover plate on injected Harleys. Too loose, it leaks, too tight, the rubber gasket splits & it leaks. Needed 18-22 inch lbs but my tool box torque wrench started at 30. This Wheeler tool did the job. Easy to set and use. To set, while pulling down on the bottom, turn the bottom until the bar reaches your desired setting, let go of the bottom (it will go back up by itself). When you are tightening whatever you're tightening, when it reaches the set torque, it will give a noticeable "skip" in resistance. Directions say to keep putting turning force on it for 2 more "skips" (total of 3 in a row). Basically foolproof. It's a good idea to return the setting to the lowest torque when you are done using it. Now, I don't have to trust my "feel" for the right torque. Bonus for me is I can use it on my handguns as well.

Good, Accurate tool

I don't often say I "love" a Chinese made tool due to quality issues most have. This is a torque driver rather than a wrench and comes with an assortment of bits; most of which are not the best match for the Mosin (Russian), SKS (Chinese), and AK-47 (Russian) but I do have a large set of gunsmithing type bits that interchange just fine. I don't blame Wheeler for this but rather loose manufacturing tolerances and practices during the war. You'll find them in the Brownell's catalog. Came with a molded plastic case that holds everything in place firmly. What surprised me was a test certification slip included in the box. I've added pix of the manual to help explain things. My unit gets somewhat harder to turn as setting increases so I keep anything slippery away from it. I've found a pair of thin nitrile gloves helps me get a good grip with my fat hands and fingers. Compared to a calibrated inch-pound torque wrench, the device was well within +/- 1% of the actual reading. Mark it down, I'm bragging on a Chinese made tool.

Easy and Simple to Use

The Wheeler Firearms Accurizing Torque Wrench/Screwdriver is extremely easy to set up and use. You do not need to use excessive strength/force to set to even the highest torque setting (65 inch pounds) or to loosen it after use. This item is a "must have" to people who work on, clean, disassemble most firearms. It is MUCH easier to use than a torque wrench and can help "old folks" like me with some arthritis in our hands to adjust torque on most any fastener on firearms and any thing else. Just one negative--the bits that are included ARE NOT labelled in the SAE set. This is not a major problem, but it would be nice if one did not have to "hunt" for the correct size. Anyway, most firearms people have 1/4" drive bits of their own and do not really need the kit supplied bits. Good tool--get it!

Mounted my Leupold to my Ruger Target 14-Mini like butter

The Wheeler Torque Wrench arrived today, and I used it to mount my Leupold VX-2 to my Ruger Mini-14 Target, with RM Ruger #1 & 77/22 1-in Medium Ext Rings. I read quite a few reviews, and was a little concerned about how it would perform, but it worked perfectly. I mention the exact rings, because one of the 'star' bits supplied fit perfect for the top 4 ring mount screws. I was able to dial it to 28 in-lbs for these particular scope rings, as well as 45 in-lbs for the screws that mount it to the rifle. Super easy to use, clear instructions, calibration info, and it comes with a hard case with slots for all the bits. Worst case scenario, is you will need to hit up Harbor Freight, Autozone, Sears, etc to pick up a small bit set. It mounted my rifle perfectly, and I'm more confident knowing that the correct amount of tq has been applied to each screw. I would definitely recommend.

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