Torque wrenches are known as "click" type. These type of are probably the most common in repair environments. When the tightness of a fastener reaches the desired torque, the wrench "clicks" and releases pressure usually within 2 degrees of the turning radius. OK, got a little scientific on you there for a bit, just couldn't resist it!

If you want to get even further in depth, within each category of torque wrenches, you also have various choices, anywhere from manual, to angle to full power torque wrenches. And naturally, the more complex or scientific you need your torque wrench to be, the more investment you will have in your piece of equipment.

And don't just think having a Tohnichi torque wrench is just for the professionals. The next time you have to change a flat tire and can't break the lugs free, you'll see why having the right torque is the only way to go when you reinstall it. In fact, while your at it, might as well check all of them, right?

For those of you that really can't see the value of knowing what is referred to as torque specs, just ask anyone in engine or machinery repair where each fastener is engineered to a specific setting. And for optimal performance they need to be torqued to the exact measurement and this is where Tohnichi torque wrenches excel. No matter what type of wrench you finally decide on, each Tohnichi model is designed to deliver the right amount torque within a very low tolerance range.