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 ...

Editor’s Note, 10/31/25: For this latest update, we added three new tools. The Craftsman 1/2-Inch Drive Torque Wrench is long and ideal for torquing larger bolts and fasteners. The Precision ...

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This article has been updated. A torque wrench is a precision instrument designed to apply a specific amount of force to a fastener. Whether tightening head bolts on an automobile engine, lugs for ...

Because of its ability to quickly and effectively loosen or tighten different fasteners, an impact wrench is a practical and effective power tool. Capable of providing high torque, impact wrenches are ...

Designers typically qualify clamp force of a bolted joint by the amount of torque applied to fasteners holding it, either as they're tightened or after the fact. The approach may be adequate for many ...