Jump to content


- - - - -

Digital Torque Wrench - Member Special


44 replies to this topic

#1 blmw

    Newbie

  • Members
  • 17 posts

Posted 03 August 2012 - 09:07 AM

Posted Image

As a new vendor on this forum, we are offering an introductory special: our Digital Torque Wrench w/ Blow Molded Case for $99 - including shipping. Just go to our website: http://www.brownlinemetalworks.com and click on the "Buy Now" button. At checkout, enter the coupon code: matrix

You can see the torque wrench in action in the following video:



Product Specifications

Patented Double Gear Sensing System
Designed, engineered, and tested by Brown Line Metal Works, the patented* D.G.S.S. technology ensures repeatable accuracy of +/- 3.5% both clockwise & counter-clockwise
Accurate from 20 – 100% of full scale (7% accuracy from 10 – 20% of full scale)

Microprocessor Controlled
8-bit electronics ensures accurate readings and simplicity of use
Allows for both Peak and Track mode
Individually calibrates each wrench
Supplies unique serial number for each wrench

Ratchet Head
1/2" drive reversible ratchet
32-tooth gear provides an 11.25º arc while handling high torque loads
Forged from Chromium Vanadium alloy to ensure strength
Conforms to ASME B107.10 2005 standards

Range
15 – 150 ft/lbs
180 – 1,800 in/lbs
20.3 – 203 Nm

Digital Control
Large backlit digital display shows both target torque and current read-out
Intuitive button design makes operating torque wrench simple
LEDs and digital display provide visual feedback when operating wrench
Buzzer creates audible feedback when target torque is reached
Easily switch between ft/lbs, in/lbs, and Nm
Automatically powers off when not in use for 2 minutes
Low battery indicator

Handle
Soft-touch overmold provides comfortable non-slip grip
Engineered plastics ensure an impact resistant housing


The offer is valid until September 4th, and is only for the lower 48 states.

#2 Vinster03XR

    a bit of a troll

  • Members
  • 7,377 posts
  • Location:Near the GTA but no in it
  • Interests:My Car and a few other things
  • 2003
  • Toyota
  • Matrix XR

Posted 03 August 2012 - 06:06 PM

can this unit be calibrated?

Vin
Posted Image
Thanks Mikes_Matrix for the Sig
CarPC is the only way to go...
My Car Domain Page

#3 boredpnoy

    God Like

  • Members
  • 5,771 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Las Vegas NV

Posted 03 August 2012 - 06:30 PM

interesting... also ^ what he sed

Edited by boredpnoy, 03 August 2012 - 06:30 PM.

Posted Image
Also on fB ZZ Garage LV...ZZ GARAGE LINK

#4 Roxtar

    ಠ_ರೃ

  • Site Admin
  • 13,204 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Northern VA
  • Interests:porsches, wrenching, racing
  • 2005
  • Toyota
  • Matrix XRS

Posted 03 August 2012 - 07:22 PM

I was already looking at this wrench to replace my inaccurate click-style one when your account showed up in the "validating" queue.
in for 1

also, nice 951 in the video
2005 Phantom XRS. Current Mods Updated August 10, 2009.
Posted Image
my race track videos: video 1, video 2
Project: Track Rat. Porsche 944
my crappy blog about music... Hey, I actually posted something there!

#5 thebam

    Guru

  • Members
  • 1,737 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Houston, TX
  • 2003
  • Toyota
  • Matrix XRS

Posted 03 August 2012 - 07:26 PM

Might get one too.

View PostCORZRYDE, on 13 November 2012 - 10:54 AM, said:

You got a point there. Low & slow is better than stock & slow.

#6 trixster2005

    Senior Member

  • Members
  • 796 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:oceanside, ca
  • Interests:car, video games, wife, and sports
  • 2005
  • toyota
  • matrix base

Posted 03 August 2012 - 08:49 PM

crap thats alot of cash

#7 n3hihz

    Senior Member

  • Members
  • 429 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:New York, NY
  • 2009
  • Toyota
  • Matrix Base

Posted 03 August 2012 - 09:22 PM

Damn I need one but no cash. If anyone gets one soon post reviews
Posted Image
Winner of the Worst Fuel Economy (August 23 - September 2)

#8 blmw

    Newbie

  • Members
  • 17 posts

Posted 04 August 2012 - 12:11 PM

 Vinster03XR, on 03 August 2012 - 06:06 PM, said:

can this unit be calibrated?

Vin

Yes. We recalibrate the wrenches in Chicago. The cost to do so is $30, including shipping back to you (within the continental US).

BLMW

#9 Crazzyboy

    Guru

  • Silver Member
  • 1,376 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Las Vegas, NV
  • 2006
  • Toyota
  • Matrix XRS

Posted 04 August 2012 - 09:14 PM

Wow this is intriguing. You got my interest
2006 XRS Phantom Gray:
K&N short ram, AEM Dryflow Filter; Magnaflow muffler; Ported Header; TB bypass; ES Motor Mounts; MWR Water Pulley; TRD Oil Cap; TRD Radiator Cap; TRD Sway Bars(F&R); TRD Strut Brace; UR Rear Lower Bar; Tein H Techs; TWM short shifter, bushings, A6 shiftknob; Achilles ATR Sport 225/40/18; 8mm rear spacers; StopTech Slotted Rotors F/R; 18% Tint AllRound; SC300 Horn; Debadged "TOYOTA"; Sharkfin Antenna; "Matrix" Doorsills; Silvania SSUltra 9005, 9006; VLEDS Really Effin Bright Reverse LEDs.
2007 Nissan Versa SL: Silver bone stock

#10 dnm

    Zenlike

  • Members
  • 9,407 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Cambridge, ON
  • Interests:Toenail clippings, mayonnaise sandwiches, and the number 7.
  • 2004 Audi S4/1994 Toyota Supra TT

Posted 05 August 2012 - 11:47 AM

 trixster2005, on 03 August 2012 - 08:49 PM, said:

crap thats alot of cash

$99 for a digital torque wrench is a lot of cash?

You don't buy a lot of good tools, do you?

#11 Roxtar

    ಠ_ರೃ

  • Site Admin
  • 13,204 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Northern VA
  • Interests:porsches, wrenching, racing
  • 2005
  • Toyota
  • Matrix XRS

Posted 05 August 2012 - 01:25 PM

^^^ this. a $50 torque wrench isn't worth having in most cases.
2005 Phantom XRS. Current Mods Updated August 10, 2009.
Posted Image
my race track videos: video 1, video 2
Project: Track Rat. Porsche 944
my crappy blog about music... Hey, I actually posted something there!

#12 trixster2005

    Senior Member

  • Members
  • 796 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:oceanside, ca
  • Interests:car, video games, wife, and sports
  • 2005
  • toyota
  • matrix base

Posted 05 August 2012 - 01:56 PM

View Postdnm, on 05 August 2012 - 11:47 AM, said:

View Posttrixster2005, on 03 August 2012 - 08:49 PM, said:

crap thats alot of cash

$99 for a digital torque wrench is a lot of cash?

You don't buy a lot of good tools, do you?

never needed a torque wrench

#13 kpace

    formerly 1337trix

  • Members
  • 6,408 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Canada

Posted 05 August 2012 - 02:14 PM

you do if you've ever worked on a car... even changed the tires
Posted Image

#14 trixster2005

    Senior Member

  • Members
  • 796 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:oceanside, ca
  • Interests:car, video games, wife, and sports
  • 2005
  • toyota
  • matrix base

Posted 05 August 2012 - 02:15 PM

i just go by feel

#15 n3hihz

    Senior Member

  • Members
  • 429 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:New York, NY
  • 2009
  • Toyota
  • Matrix Base

Posted 05 August 2012 - 02:32 PM

^that's what Ive been doing but Ive been finding more need for a torque wrench, changing belts, engine work etc. it needs to be more precise. Did some research and most good torque wrenches are like $150+
Posted Image
Winner of the Worst Fuel Economy (August 23 - September 2)

#16 dnm

    Zenlike

  • Members
  • 9,407 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Cambridge, ON
  • Interests:Toenail clippings, mayonnaise sandwiches, and the number 7.
  • 2004 Audi S4/1994 Toyota Supra TT

Posted 05 August 2012 - 02:47 PM

View Postdnm, on 05 August 2012 - 11:47 AM, said:

View Posttrixster2005, on 03 August 2012 - 08:49 PM, said:

crap thats alot of cash

$99 for a digital torque wrench is a lot of cash?

You don't buy a lot of good tools, do you?
As a matter of fact, this post made me realise I'd be crazy not to pick one up. Just put in my order.

#17 boredpnoy

    God Like

  • Members
  • 5,771 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Las Vegas NV

Posted 09 August 2012 - 11:55 AM

ill be ordering one soon
Posted Image
Also on fB ZZ Garage LV...ZZ GARAGE LINK

#18 Lime

    Guru

  • Members
  • 1,572 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • 2005
  • Toyota
  • Matrix XRS

Posted 12 August 2012 - 08:04 AM

dam this is a good deal.

if only i still lived in the U.S.........

#19 Roxtar

    ಠ_ರೃ

  • Site Admin
  • 13,204 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Northern VA
  • Interests:porsches, wrenching, racing
  • 2005
  • Toyota
  • Matrix XRS

Posted 12 August 2012 - 12:40 PM

Mine showed up the other day. Haven't had a chance to put it through its paces yet, but the wrench feels comfortable in the hand and is easy to use.

couple of minor nit-picky things:
1, didn't come with batteries. not a huge deal, it takes 3 AA batteries.
2, in order to make the handle as comfortable as it is, (while housing the electronics) they seem to have made it a bit thick. this means that I'll need to use an extension when tightening the lugs on my 944 in order for the wrench to clear the fender flares. My old wrench barely cleared, so half the time I ended up using an extension anyway. Just be aware that if you're coming from a beam or click style, you might find yourself needing an extension a little more often with this wrench.

all in all, i'm very pleased with my purchase.
2005 Phantom XRS. Current Mods Updated August 10, 2009.
Posted Image
my race track videos: video 1, video 2
Project: Track Rat. Porsche 944
my crappy blog about music... Hey, I actually posted something there!

#20 Zojirushi_757

    Newbie

  • Members
  • 14 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • 2003
  • Toyota
  • Matrix

Posted 18 August 2012 - 09:24 AM

Ordered mine today! I didn't see a shipping option... anyone know how long it will take?