Features:

  • Wrench emits that can be heard and felt when the preset value is reached
  • High-contrast dual-range scale is easy to read, even in low light
  • Reversible ratchet head drives in both directions and measures torque in clockwise direction
  • Durable all-steel construction has no plastic parts to break or wear out
  • Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use
A great addition to my toolbox

I needed torque wrenches for a recent automotive project and, after doing a fair amount of research, settled on a couple of Tektons - this one as well as a larger one. I found them to be perfect for my needs. They seem to be well-made; are a good value; and worked very well. The adjustments allow you to be precise in reaching a specific setting; the markings are clear and easy to read. They have a good feel in use - solid with a good grip. It is very easy to tell when you have reached your torque limit. The storage case is nice - plastic but nice to be able to keep the wrench in between uses. There is no way to know how precise the calibration is but based on years of experience and "feel" using a beam wrench, they felt like they operated as I expected. Overall, I am quite pleased.

Can't beat the price on the Tekton 1/4" torque wrench.

Before you start asking where are they made well in Taiwan. But the are +/-4% on the torque. I ended up getting all three sizes 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" drive. I did a lot of research and watch a lot of YouTube to compare all torque wrench to those like snap on and so on. Best thing about them is their warranty and of course price. I have been putting torque wrenches in the back burner because they cost a lot. There will be times when you will need one that measure in inches pound. Then you have your ft. pounds that you will find in your 3/8", and 1/2" drive torque wrench. The only thing that didn't went as planned was the delivery for the 1/2" drive which arrived a couple of days later. But Amazon step up to the plate and resolved the shipping issue. These torque wrenches are great for the DIYer or those starting their career in the world mechanic.

I had the opportunity to accurately test this product ***2 YEARS UPDATED***

I had the opportunity to accurately test this product on a torque transducer. I documented the results for others to consider. This product performed exceptionally well out of the box. Tested with a 1.5% average tolerance. Product is rated as +/- 4%. Will test again after 6 months of use and proper storage to see how well it keeps its calibration. *** Updated 8/6/2018 *** It's longer than 6 months I know 8P I've used this wrench over a dozen times over the last 2 years. I've always been careful to unload (set to zero) the wrench after each use and store in original case. I'm happy to report that after 29 months and no adjustments the test results from the wrench have NOT significantly changed and still fall within 2% +/- tolerance. ISO standards are normally +/- 4%, so the wrench is still twice as accurate as industry standards.

Fantastic little torque wrench.

Fantastic little torque wrench. Got this because I got back into dirt bikes with my whole family as a family activity (motorcycle riding/camping). Many of the fasteners on our dirt bikes are small and spec very low torque values - my regular 3/8 and 1/2 inch torque wrenches did not go down this low (2-8 ft lb range) and I'd never had a need with the smaller automotive fasteners because most of the small auto fasteners are non-critical so they don't even spec torque values. But ones such as the clutch basket, crank case cover bolts, etc spec say 7.9 ft lb and you do not want to overtorque or under torque. This wrench works very well and although I don't have a second wrench to put it against I can say I have not stripped any fasteners (which I've had happen when I was a kid who who couldn't afford a torque wrench to work on his dirt bike with) - these small fasteners are very sensitive to over torquing and it doesn't take much to strip either the bolt or the threaded hole they go in (worse as that requires enlarging and retap or helicoil).

Great Quality Product and Company Customer Service.

Great product and company customer service. I have been using this tool for two years now without an issues. One Saturday while working on my road bike, it broke. That Saturday, I send an email to Tekton explaining the problem and asking on how to start the warranty claim process. Following Monday morning, I got a reply from Russ. He explained why the tool may have stopped working and that he will send me a replacement as soon as I provided my address. No hassle, no questioning and not waste of time, isn't that impressive. In two days on Wednesday I got my new Tekton torque wrench. I was impressed. Every time I need a tool from now on I will try to get a Tekton. By the way, the issues was that I was storing the tools way below the lowest setting making the internal parts to become lose. Here is the sequence of emails fro proof: Hi Hadad, Thanks for the quick response. Your replacement torque wrench is on the way out, and you should see it in a few days. Just remember to never turn this one below the lowest setting of 20 inch-lbs and you should be all set. Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you. Thanks! Russ Tool Solutions Specialist 888-648-3371 On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 10:20 AM, Hadad wrote: Hi Russ, The picture shows how I store it. I have use it for two years with out any issues. I will not set it below 20 again. Following is my address: XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX I really appreciate your service. Thanks. Sincerely, Hadad From: Russ Sent: Monday, October 2, 2017 9:40 AM To: Hadad Subject: Re: Tekton Model 24320 Hi Hadad, Thanks for writing in. The torque wrench is probably not clicking because you have it turned down below the lowest setting. Taking the wrench below the lowest setting of 20 inch-lbs can allow the internal mechanism to rotate out of place, ruining the wrench. Confirm your address for me and I can get a replacement out to you. Regards, Russ Tool Solutions Specialist 888-648-3371 On Sat, Sep 30, 2017 at 7:12 PM, Hadad wrote: Hi, I bought a Tekton torque wrench model 24320 on August 21st 2015 from Amazon. The torque wrench just broke. It does not click any longer at any given torque value. How do I proceed with a warranty claim? Thanks. Sincerely, Hadad e-mail: xxxxxx@hotmail.com

Very accurate for work on my car or bikes!

About eight years ago, I purchased my first dual suspension carbon fiber mountain bike which also has a carbon fiber handlebar and seatpost. I enjoyed the bike so much, I purchased another for all mountain riding a few years later and then, last year, one for my wife. The only problem with carbon bikes though (or carbon fiber in general) is that you have to be very careful when torquing components because carbon will not deform like a metal that is over stressed. Carbon fiber is extremely sensitive to point stress and compression loads and if you surpass the torque limit of the material it will snap or fracture suddenly (often, without the owner noticing). And that is where the Tekton 24320 comes in. This 1/4 inch drive socket torque wrench is ideal for that 2 to 22 Newton Meters (Nm) range that applies to most fasteners on a mountain bike, and to make sure undue stress is not being applied to the carbon fiber frame or components. My Tekton 24320 came just fine a week after ordering , and as soon as I received my wrench, I set it up in my vise to do an accuracy test. I attached a plumb weight (of known mass) from a string on the end and began dialing the lock ring back down to 4 N m, until the weight made it click. I was checking to see if it clicked at 4 Nm (35 inch pounds), because this is what Easton recommends for my EC90 SL riser bar when mated to my Thomson Elite four bolt stem. I then measured the distance (from the center of the drive to the center of the handle where the string was tied holding the weight) x weight I used and then converted to Newton Meters, and compared that to the setting at which it had clicked. It turns out the Tekton 24320 is accurate to 1.1%. However, these type of torque wrenches are more accurate when the internal spring is stretched than when it is relaxed, so a further 1 or 2% correction could be in order either way. (you have to consider dynamic versus static loading when conducting testing) Still, a deviance of only 1.1% is well within the 4% Tekton claims and is very accurate for a torque wrench in this price range. The Tekton 24320 also has some nice features I really enjoy. The printed scale on the handle is easy to read. The knurled handle is easy to hold and is solid steel rather than the plastic of some other torque wrenches. Also, the feel of the Tekton 24320 is much more intuitive during dynamic loading and when you reach the limit in torque you set, the click and swivel of the head is sharp, loud and easy to notice due to the roller pin rolling over the roller bearing. This is a welcome feature when you are wrenching and torquing multiple fasteners quickly. Overall, the Tekton 24320 feels high-end and has a high quality of construction with more steel used throughout compared to many competitors. To top it off, the Tekton 24320 has a port in the center of the main shaft for resetting it back to 100% accuracy after you use it for several years. (or, if you misuse it) The only aspect I do not like about the Tekton 24320 for bicycle use at least, is that it cannot register torque in both directions (for right and left handed threads). That said, on modern bikes, you typically only find left handed threads in three places; the left pedal, the right bottom bracket cup and the freewheel cone. And, the left pedal and right BB cup require more torque than the Tekton 24320 can measure anyway. And finally, there is the price. The Tekton 24320 sells for $38 compared to $70 to $180 for many other competitors that are similarly constructed. That is simply a huge amount of difference and when you combine that with the fact that the Tekton 24320 is so accurate, it makes deciding which model to purchase, easy. So far, I have had my Tekton 24320 for about seven months and have used it not only on my bikes but also with some light auto work, and the wrench has been both accurate and performed superbly. For me, that equals five stars!

Great Torque Wrench. STORE IT AT 20 INCH POUNDS and no less.

This is a great torque wrench for motosports. I bought it to work on my motorcycles and it performs flawlessly IF YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS! I failed to read and heed the storage instructions: store the tool at 20 inch pounds. Do not store it at anything less or the internal bearings of the "click" mechanism will fall out of alignment. The following is from the Tekton Support Person who replied to my email regarding the torque wrench not working anymore: "The tool is just jammed from storing it wrong. Restore it to 20 inch pounds, then remove the chrome pin below the ratcheting head. Once the head is removed you'll be able to see the bearing groove inside the handle. These just need to be lined back up and you should be all set. This can be avoided in the future by storing the tool at 20 inch pounds." Outstanding tool. Even more outstanding customer support!

Performed well and seems worth the cost.

Never owned or used a torque wrench before and now that this one has served it's purpose, it may go unused for rest of it's existence. Nevertheless I did need a low range torque wrench for an automotive project and the Tekton 24320 performed admirably and was worth the cost. It's true that at a low setting such as 9 NM as was the case for me, there just isn't going to be a real audible click that jumps out at you, but the feel as it gives way is very definitive and unmistakable. Otherwise it appears to be a well made tool and includes sturdy case.

You Had Me Worried

I read some reviews with a number of people complaining regarding the lack of an audible click. This had me a bit worried, but after using the tool I have to assume they are deaf. It does indeed make a sound and there is a shift in the head just like all other torque ratchets. It behaves much like a like a torque wrench, but on the scale I would expect. I had some torque screws to snug down to a rather specific 45lbs and after using the torque wrench I was left wondering... that's about how much I would have done by hand. Still, it is an expensive part I would rather not replace and that is the reason to use a precision instrument. I will say, this could have been shipped with a little less twist on the grip. Generally, torque wrenches should be set to a non-tension setting when stored. Personally, I drive it back as much as the container will allow. It is hard to blame the manufacturer when Amazon engages in a lot of weird return practices. Anyhow, the unit itself seems of reasonable quality (for the price), delivered in a state of the art plastic molded piece of awful storage container. It should stand the test of time given how often I actually have to use a torque wrench. My only particular gripe is the adjustment on the handle. Roughly every three to four turns it requires a bit at the base of the ratchet be adjusted. This gets annoying quickly and I wouldn't recommend this for more then occasional usage. Given the price range and capabilities, if you are using this about the same frequency as myself, it is a fine tool for the price. Probably a hair better then the AutoZone special I picked up a while back. You might have guessed I don't spend a lot on tools I use about three times a year. If this actually cost a bit it would be a four star review for the annoyance, but I'm adjusting up because it is a five star for the pennies I spent. Take that for what it is worth.

Great for MOTORCYCLE OWNERS. :-)

Great for what I need it for. I do a lot of my own wrenching on my motorcycles and my daily driver. But I'm not a certified mechanic or trying to make a living at it. I consider myself an above average wrench and I have good enough "feel" for most fasteners. However, on certain jobs, like valve cover bolts and such, you really need to take the guess work out of it. These torque wrenches seem to be of good quality build, they feel good in the hand, and they perform well. No complaints. Honestly, what sold me on this brand in particular (aside from the numerous positive reviews) is Tekton's customer service. They respond to pretty much ANY negative reviews on Amazon and they seem to do what it takes to make things right. That plus a lifetime warranty. And they're good, quality torque wrenches. I am very happy with my purchase.

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