Title: Craftsman 9-44594 3/8 Drive Torque Wrench
Product review: I was in need of a 3/8 drive torque wrench to replace the original craftsman wrench I recently dropped, breaking the click-detent mechanism. (I've done this before and fixed it). The original wrench was all metal, and has been in use since I purchased it new in the 70's. The new wrench has a plastic handle and locking mechanism that I was able to easily defeat. Contrary to the ad, YOU CAN TURN THE HANDLE AND CHANGE THE TORQUE SETTING WHEN LOCKED, particularly easy under stress of gripping the handle and pushing the wrench. Please note, THE WRENCH DOES NOT TORQUE IN THE CCW (left-hand thread) DIRECTION. The new wrench is also much larger (longer and greater diameter throughout) than my original, so fitting into tight places is going to be difficult. My advice would be to spend the money for better quality, an all-metal body, and a flex head if one can afford it. I intend to fix my old wrench and have it recalibrated, using the new one as strictly back-up.
Would you say this review depicts the product in a flattering or unflattering light?
