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 ...

Torque tools live or die on precision, yet one of the most common garage shortcuts asks them to do a very different job: brute-force stuck hardware. Treating a torque wrench like a breaker bar might ...

There's more to the nuts and bolts fastening the most critical components on your race car than simply getting them "tight enough." Bolts don't work by simply clamping down on something thanks to the ...

Torque is a twisting force. The muscle you apply to the top of a screw-top jelly jar is torque. And when you use a wrench on a threaded fastener (such as a bolt, nut, screw, or stud), you're applying ...

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 ...

A torque wrench is essential for bike maintenance. They measure the force you are tightening a bolt up to, known as torque. Provided it’s used correctly, a torque wrench prevents you from ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're in the market for a good torque wrench, it's probably a good idea to learn who the big players are. In general, most tool brands ...