A beam torque wrench can also be quicker and easier to use than a click model if you are tightening several nuts and bolts to different torque specifications, because you don’t need to reset the torque value for each fastener. This is typically the most inexpensive variety of torque wrench and among the most accurate, making it desirable for pros and DIYers alike.
Consequently, there’s no need to set the torque to the specification you’re after just tighten the fastener until the intended torque value registers on the scale. ▶ Beam: A beam torque wrench has a long arm (the “beam”) that runs from the head of the wrench to a scale, near the base, that measures torque. To set the torque value, twist the rotating dial on the handle’s base-clockwise to increase the torque and counterclockwise to decrease it-until the indicator aligns with the torque value markings on the handle. It gets its name from the audible “click” that’s sounds when you tighten a nut or bolt to the desired setting. ▶ Click: A click torque wrench is the most common variety due to its ease of use and relative affordability. My work has appeared in Bob Villa, The Family Handyman, and The Spruce. Most recently, I used my torque wrenches extensively while replacing the engine in my 1985 Ford F250.
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I have used torque wrenches throughout my professional career in residential construction, as well as in my personal life working on vehicles. Show more The Expert: I’m a home improvement freelance writer with over a decade of experience in a variety of trades.
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