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Torque Wrench

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A torque wrench is a tool that typically accepts some size of socket and allows the user to tighten a nut or bolt. The torque wrench is set to a torque setting and when in use, it will alert the user when they have applied enough torque to the fastener.



Digital Torque Wrench

A digital torque wrench, like the one in the Amazon Affiliate box at the right, is a torque wrench that has a digital reading of the torque so that you can see when you are getting close to the desired torque.