Expert Review:
Craftsman has a long tradition of making high quality tools that both hobbyists and pros would be proud to own. The famous no question replacement warranty probably didn't hurt either. Recently, though, the Craftsman line or torque wrenches have gone a little south. Not to say they are bad tools; they just aren't quite up to par with the competition. The simplicity of the Craftsman 44978 has saved this tool from that fate. Using a beam type design the 44978 doesn't have much to go wrong. With a decent size gauge for easy viewing, and long handle for extra torque this torque wrench will do well in any toolbox. Since beam type designs rarely lose their accuracy this wrench is great for occasional use where storage tends to include some bumping and thumping every now and then. Since you have to physically look at the gauge and stop torquing when the proper torque is reached; beam style wrenches aren't for every job. Again, this would be just fine for a weekend warrior worried about proper lug nut torque, or a pro that may not need a precision tool very often.
Craftsman 44978 3/8-Inch Torque Wrench Review
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