I love my Techangles. I’ve got them all from 1/4”-3/4” and they were worth every penny I paid for them. Well worth it and anyone that does engine work/rebuilds should have one or at least an electronic that also reads angle.
So much more accurate and don't have to worry about setting it back to 0 after each use. I only have 3 of them 1/4 to 1/2. The 3/4 I just rarely use so went with the old click.
With just about every part now days being plastic, this is a very important tool to have. I just picked the newest version up that goes to 300 in lbs and it gets used a lot!
You can't watch torque value live to see if torque has peaked and it's about to fail with a click. It doesn't tell you what you're final torque was. When you feel the click vs when you stop is a different torque. Also, that harbor freight unit is extremely inaccurate. Probably can get by with it since you're not a career tech, but this tool, or a high quality digital torque wrench is an absolute irreplaceable item in a master tech tool box.
@@thepubliceye and it doesn't show you actual torque. That's the biggest draw back. You have no idea what your final torque was unless you go slow AF to ensure you stop immediately at the click. If you're in your garage on the weekends, great, good for you. But a professional doing a ferrari top engine service with over 100 bolts requiring 9nM, this is much better and I make up the extra money spent in saved hours in one job
i want one as my 3/8 techangle is not accurate in the lower settings , i also watched another video where the snap on dealer said they were not accurate in the lower 20 percent , my snap on man in the uk has not been able to get one though so ill have to keep looking on ebay .
That's weird. I can get one and ship it if you want. I love it for transmission pans especially. I think they raised the price a little once 2022 rolled over but if you're really not able to get one, I don't mind and I don't need to make anything off of it. Just pay cost and shipping.
@@HollywoodMechanic that's really cool of you to offer and I really appreciate that , but I'll have to put one on hold for now as I overspent at Christmas lol , in the meantime I'll keep an eye on eBay .I want mine for motorcycle bolts mainly , fork clamp bolts are 18ftlb and the 3/8 techangle feels like you are going to strip the threads before it gets to torque .
Does the Snap-on 1/4 in TechAngle Torque Wrench have USB downloadable, time stamped data trail for quality control? A USB port on the wrench to transfer the torque specs? Also, does the lb. in or Nm torque wrench do angle?
It does not have usb connect and it only stores the total torques applied until you change to another torque. You could snap a pic of the totals and save for client approval, if it's a new client. My clients know my work and they trust me. As to transferring torque specs, not sure what you are referring to. Torques are pretty standard, but glancing at a repair manual would be much faster than trying to digitally input torques on a tool for a job, I would think. The wrench does do Nm, lb in, etc and angle. When using the angle, it also shows the highest torque achieved when going to the angle selected. So after applying degrees of rotation, it will switch to show the actual applied torque for a few seconds before going back to showing the angle desired, or until you apply torque to the tool again, in which case it goes back to showing the angle from start of torque application.
@@HollywoodMechanic thank you for the detailed response. By “transfer” I meant extract the data saved on the torque wrench to save on a computer for client or records. Since this model does not have a USB it probably not made for that, though the larger TechAngles do. I am curious if recording the applied torque to parts of the car like the engine are a necessity?
@@AK-IT if you're trying to gain respect in the industry, but a good shop should always torque all the bolts so it's kinda overkill. My clients trust my work. I provide oil analysis for them, and even that seems like too much info for most of them to appreciate
@@AK-IT and I also have the 3/8 and 1/2 tech angles from Snap On and they do not have USB. Maybe it's a new feature of 2023 models or a different tool specifically with data option?
@@HollywoodMechanic Understood in regards to the torque reports for customers. Idk why but I felt the need to overachieve and record all the torque applied. I may only do it to engine components. But the tools that record torque are over $600 and may truly be "overkill" for what im doing.
Haha I own 5, worth a total of $3200. Gotta use them, every bolt. Or the good ones do. When cars come to my shop from mechanics that don't, I charge a lot to time sert their mistakes.
I have been a heavy diesel Tech for John Deere for 25 years, I do not own any digital torque wrench’s and never will… basic click type torque wrenches have worked for years and years just fine … There is an old saying be smarter than what you’re working on.. plain and simple..
@@farmerjoe338 heavy diesel doesn't have a massive plastic oil pan with 27 bolts on it with a 6nM torque spec. If you think you actually stop when you feel the click, you need to try a digital wrench. It shows the final torque before you quit. I show my new techs the digital torque wrench and ask them to torque lug nuts to 116nM, and they always show 135+ when they actually stop. And the digital has lights sound and vibration. But you don't need one, you could be all over the place with your torque, as long as it's within 30 % you'll never notice on a john deere. Ferraris not so much. Trim panel bolts are 2nM. Good luck with that with a click style lol
@@HollywoodMechanic that’s funny this means you and the guys you are trying to teach are not smart enough to understand bolt stretching and, just looking at the fasteners you are torquing, and understanding common sense.. Yes you probably need these idiot proof torque wrench’s , but remember you can not fix stupid
@@farmerjoe338 plastic components warp when unevenly torqued. You never get into bolt stretch. It's okay farmer. The point of this video was to review a product, not teach a farmer about low torque applications
@@HollywoodMechanic sorry buddy I am not a Farmer I Work For John Deere, one of the most highly technologically advanced companies in the world, I diagnose and repair machines costing 1.2 million a piece daily, multiple CAN bus systems with as many as 30 controllers on the CAN bus, and yes I deal with the crappy plastic just as auto mechanics do and even on a grander scale. So maybe you should rethink your comment
@@farmerjoe338 if it's so technologically advanced, maybe you should rethink your original comment about click style being better than digital. That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. You painting your bolts for degrees of rotation? You can tell when a bolt is stretching with the digital read out of torque. Plus you can adjust to .01nM increments. They don't make a click style with that level of accuracy. Your 25 years of work has made you a dinosaur that hates new technology and you haven't given a single reason why.
@@Ben4SMG that entire 120XP line of Gear Wrench is excellent! I swapped out every single one of my ratchets to those 120XP’s. I think I have 8 or 9 of them. Lol. Their torque wrenches are nice too but I went with the Snapon in 3/8” drive as I like the display etc… better. My eyes suck. This gettin’ old shit really sucks!
@@beri232 I got both of them, there is no such a perfect tool, people asking mechanics why we have 2 or 3 of the same tool ( different manufacturing) because each tool is better on something. Thanks for your great video its really helpful .
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I love my Techangles. I’ve got them all from 1/4”-3/4” and they were worth every penny I paid for them. Well worth it and anyone that does engine work/rebuilds should have one or at least an electronic that also reads angle.
So much more accurate and don't have to worry about setting it back to 0 after each use. I only have 3 of them 1/4 to 1/2. The 3/4 I just rarely use so went with the old click.
Wow 3/4 hmmmm that's an lot of 🐔 ....
I hear they stop working
@@mikeprice8307 I’ve had mine for 7 years of heavy use and they haven’t stopped working. It’s possible others have had it happen, though.
This guy is clearly a clown and works for SNAP ON. This is probably a downright scam. Snap on might not even manufacture themselves
Good explanation of real world examples of the reasons to consider.
Had mine for two years now. All I can say is wow, what a tool. I use it every day
How often do you get it sent in for malfunction?
@@mikeprice8307 never
I have it calibration checked every two years just to verify that it’s ok but it’s never failed on me
I find the 1/4 & 3/8 micro atech's very thoughtful and engine compartment friendly and when car is on jack stands.
With just about every part now days being plastic, this is a very important tool to have. I just picked the newest version up that goes to 300 in lbs and it gets used a lot!
Bro, but why ? There is 700 other options. Is this that good?
I use my Harbor freight standard click and avoid any of the issues you state.
You can't watch torque value live to see if torque has peaked and it's about to fail with a click. It doesn't tell you what you're final torque was. When you feel the click vs when you stop is a different torque. Also, that harbor freight unit is extremely inaccurate. Probably can get by with it since you're not a career tech, but this tool, or a high quality digital torque wrench is an absolute irreplaceable item in a master tech tool box.
@@HollywoodMechanic The Torque Test channel did a year-long test and the HF wrench was within + - 2% none of the tool truck models did any better.
@@thepubliceye for how long? And does your harbor freight do 12 in lbs?
@@thepubliceye and it doesn't show you actual torque. That's the biggest draw back. You have no idea what your final torque was unless you go slow AF to ensure you stop immediately at the click. If you're in your garage on the weekends, great, good for you. But a professional doing a ferrari top engine service with over 100 bolts requiring 9nM, this is much better and I make up the extra money spent in saved hours in one job
i want one as my 3/8 techangle is not accurate in the lower settings , i also watched another video where the snap on dealer said they were not accurate in the lower 20 percent , my snap on man in the uk has not been able to get one though so ill have to keep looking on ebay .
That's weird. I can get one and ship it if you want. I love it for transmission pans especially. I think they raised the price a little once 2022 rolled over but if you're really not able to get one, I don't mind and I don't need to make anything off of it. Just pay cost and shipping.
@@HollywoodMechanic that's really cool of you to offer and I really appreciate that , but I'll have to put one on hold for now as I overspent at Christmas lol , in the meantime I'll keep an eye on eBay .I want mine for motorcycle bolts mainly , fork clamp bolts are 18ftlb and the 3/8 techangle feels like you are going to strip the threads before it gets to torque .
@@HollywoodMechanic I hear that they malfunction often
Does the Snap-on 1/4 in TechAngle Torque Wrench have USB downloadable, time stamped data trail for quality control? A USB port on the wrench to transfer the torque specs?
Also, does the lb. in or Nm torque wrench do angle?
It does not have usb connect and it only stores the total torques applied until you change to another torque. You could snap a pic of the totals and save for client approval, if it's a new client. My clients know my work and they trust me.
As to transferring torque specs, not sure what you are referring to. Torques are pretty standard, but glancing at a repair manual would be much faster than trying to digitally input torques on a tool for a job, I would think.
The wrench does do Nm, lb in, etc and angle. When using the angle, it also shows the highest torque achieved when going to the angle selected. So after applying degrees of rotation, it will switch to show the actual applied torque for a few seconds before going back to showing the angle desired, or until you apply torque to the tool again, in which case it goes back to showing the angle from start of torque application.
@@HollywoodMechanic thank you for the detailed response. By “transfer” I meant extract the data saved on the torque wrench to save on a computer for client or records. Since this model does not have a USB it probably not made for that, though the larger TechAngles do.
I am curious if recording the applied torque to parts of the car like the engine are a necessity?
@@AK-IT if you're trying to gain respect in the industry, but a good shop should always torque all the bolts so it's kinda overkill. My clients trust my work. I provide oil analysis for them, and even that seems like too much info for most of them to appreciate
@@AK-IT and I also have the 3/8 and 1/2 tech angles from Snap On and they do not have USB. Maybe it's a new feature of 2023 models or a different tool specifically with data option?
@@HollywoodMechanic Understood in regards to the torque reports for customers. Idk why but I felt the need to overachieve and record all the torque applied. I may only do it to engine components. But the tools that record torque are over $600 and may truly be "overkill" for what im doing.
Is it worth it? Cost like 7 other wrenches…. It’s a bit insane
It's good, love mine.
I have it and love it
Does yours have the same plastic bend where the lights are?
@@HollywoodMechanic not that i saw. I'm using it tomorrow and will look to double check
@@JamesValentineBaja1000 yes please let me know
@@HollywoodMechanic dude it does. Probably. .020in
@@JamesValentineBaja1000 I want to love snap on but they just make some sloppy mistakes sometimes. Mostly good but then they get lazy
Wait.... mechanics actually use torque wrenches?
Haha I own 5, worth a total of $3200. Gotta use them, every bolt. Or the good ones do. When cars come to my shop from mechanics that don't, I charge a lot to time sert their mistakes.
I have been a heavy diesel Tech for John Deere for 25 years, I do not own any digital torque wrench’s and never will… basic click type torque wrenches have worked for years and years just fine … There is an old saying be smarter than what you’re working on.. plain and simple..
@@farmerjoe338 heavy diesel doesn't have a massive plastic oil pan with 27 bolts on it with a 6nM torque spec. If you think you actually stop when you feel the click, you need to try a digital wrench. It shows the final torque before you quit. I show my new techs the digital torque wrench and ask them to torque lug nuts to 116nM, and they always show 135+ when they actually stop. And the digital has lights sound and vibration. But you don't need one, you could be all over the place with your torque, as long as it's within 30 % you'll never notice on a john deere. Ferraris not so much. Trim panel bolts are 2nM. Good luck with that with a click style lol
@@HollywoodMechanic that’s funny this means you and the guys you are trying to teach are not smart enough to understand bolt stretching and, just looking at the fasteners you are torquing, and understanding common sense.. Yes you probably need these idiot proof torque wrench’s , but remember you can not fix stupid
@@farmerjoe338 plastic components warp when unevenly torqued. You never get into bolt stretch. It's okay farmer. The point of this video was to review a product, not teach a farmer about low torque applications
@@HollywoodMechanic sorry buddy I am not a Farmer I Work For John Deere, one of the most highly technologically advanced companies in the world, I diagnose and repair machines costing 1.2 million a piece daily, multiple CAN bus systems with as many as 30 controllers on the CAN bus, and yes I deal with the crappy plastic just as auto mechanics do and even on a grander scale. So maybe you should rethink your comment
@@farmerjoe338 if it's so technologically advanced, maybe you should rethink your original comment about click style being better than digital. That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. You painting your bolts for degrees of rotation? You can tell when a bolt is stretching with the digital read out of torque. Plus you can adjust to .01nM increments. They don't make a click style with that level of accuracy. Your 25 years of work has made you a dinosaur that hates new technology and you haven't given a single reason why.
It's not worth it
Can you provide a better replacement for me to try?
@@HollywoodMechanic GearWrench 85194 1/4" Drive 120XP Flex Head Electronic Torque Wrench with Angle.
@@Ben4SMG that entire 120XP line of Gear Wrench is excellent! I swapped out every single one of my ratchets to those 120XP’s. I think I have 8 or 9 of them. Lol. Their torque wrenches are nice too but I went with the Snapon in 3/8” drive as I like the display etc… better. My eyes suck. This gettin’ old shit really sucks!
@@beri232 I got both of them, there is no such a perfect tool, people asking mechanics why we have 2 or 3 of the same tool ( different manufacturing) because each tool is better on something. Thanks for your great video its really helpful .
is the gearwrench good i already needed one of these and regret it badly