The first step in attaching a wheel to a vehicle is to start the hardware by hand, making sure the bolts go on smoothly and evenly. After that, an impact wrench fitted with an impact torque stick can ...

Impact wrenches are pretty simple tools, and most of us use them every time we step foot in the garage. Often on a daily basis. But they aren’t so simple that you can hand them to a total novice ...

Q. What is the difference between a torque stick and a torque wrench? Are the bending beam torque wrenches fairly accurate? Q.G., Naperville A. Torque sticks look like extensions placed between the ...

Does the average mechanic need a high-torque impact wrench? No. With how far cordless tools have come, a mid-torque or even a compact impact wrench is likely enough for 95 percent of the situations ...

Because of its ability to quickly and effectively loosen or tighten different fasteners, an impact wrench is a practical and effective power tool. Capable of providing high torque, impact wrenches are ...

Technicians receive a lot of training to ensure that truck wheels are properly attached, but myths about tools and installation procedures still have a way of getting around. (Isn’t an impact gun good ...

Historically, impact wrenches were predominantly pneumatic and required investing in an air compressor. But these days, improvements in battery-powered impact wrench technology makes them a viable—and ...

There are two basic problems many torque wrenches struggle with. Knowing for sure you’ve got the torque you want and low-quality bits that can strip bolts. The Topeak Torq Stick solves both problems ...