--- title: "This Craftsman Heavy-Duty Torque Wrench Is Cheap Enough To Grab ‘Just in Case’ at 35% Off" description: "Most automotive work can be done with a 3/8ths-drive torque wrench that goes up to about 150 ft-lb. But every once in a while, you need to hit a high torque spec on something like an axle nut. That's when…" date: "2025-10-27" modified: "2025-10-27" authors: - name: "Andrew P. Collins" job_title: "Executive Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/andrew-p-collins" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-craftsman-heavy-duty-torque-wrench-is-cheap-enough-to-grab-just-in-case-at-35-off" categories: - "Deals" - "News" - "The Garage" - "Tools" --- # This Craftsman Heavy-Duty Torque Wrench Is Cheap Enough To Grab ‘Just in Case’ at 35% Off ![Craftsman heavy torque wrench]() *\Craftsman\* Most automotive work can be done with a 3/8ths-drive torque wrench that goes up to about 150 ft-lb. But every once in a while, you need to hit a high torque spec on something like an axle nut. That's when a tool like this [30-inch-long Craftsman]() that goes up to 250 ft-lb comes in clutch. And the time to grab one is when it's on sale, which it is right now. It's currently discounted on Amazon down to just 65 bucks. If you're looking for your first torque wrench, I would recommend something smaller from a decent brand that's meant to work at lower specs, like [this DeWalt one]() or [this Crescent one](). A lot of automotive torque specs are in the sub-100 ft-lb range. Don't cheap out too much and get the bottom of the barrel—a torque wrench is pointless if it's not accurate. Listings include the range of accuracy for your comparison-shopping purchases, so note that spec when you're looking around. Part of me speculates that all these Amazon tools come out of the same factory and get different decorations and price points at the end of their assembly, but I still gravitate toward established brands. At the very least, if it does fail, you'll have an easier time looking up the customer service line. Anyway, $65 for a torque wrench is cheap for any brand. Craftsman is not the American-made, no-questions-asked warranty replacement juggernaut it was decades ago but it still delivers solid value for money. I have quite a few Craftsman tools in my shop from various eras, and they've never let me down. Speaking of which, here are a few other intriguing Craftsman deals I spotted when I was bouncing around Amazon this morning: ## Craftsman Tool Deals on Amazon - Under $30: [Craftsman 14-piece screwdriver set (flat and Phillips, multiple lengths)]() (19% off) - Under $50: [Craftsman 71-piece compact mechanic's portable tool kit]() (29% off) - Under $150: [Craftsman 154-piece mechanic's portable tool kit in gunmetal chrome]() (39% off) ## Author As Executive Editor, Andrew touches everything on the site from daily news coverage to feature stories, sponsored content, product reviews, road testing vehicles, ecommerce, and more. He's held pretty much every role there is to have at an automotive news site and has been with The Drive's publisher Recurrent since 2020. Andrew's a lifetime gearhead and longtime writer with a particularly strong penchant for road trips, off-road adventures, and archaic vehicles. His passions outside of the automotive world include skiing, obsolete video games, and his dog Bramble who occationally helps review cars. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()