CDI 1503MFRPH Comfort Grip Dual Scale Micrometer Adjustable Click Style Torque Wrench - 1/2-Inch Drive - 20 to 150 ft. lb. Torque Range

CDI is a subsidiary of Snap-On, and this torque wrench is of very high, Snap-On quality. I have this one as well as a CDI inch pound dial torque wrench and both are of very fine quality. I will go ahead and spread a rumor here, because I believe it to be true: This is an american-made handle and torque/spring mechanism with a Taiwanese head. The Snap-On wrench of similar size and values is the same one save for the head. I got the plastic handle. I might have had some buyer's remorse over that after I ordered it and found that the metal-handled version is like $15 more, but when I got this and looked over the build (including the plastic handle) I have no regrets whatsoever. The handle is indeed plastic, but it is not cheap at all. This is a solid, accurate (calibration sheet included) product. It has a very decent price. The plastic case is good, but does not allow the wrench to clip into place, so it rattles around in the case a small amount. I say this because both of my also-excellent Kobalt (Lowes) torque wrenches have similar cases, but the wrenches snap into cradles so the chances of damage due to shifting around in your truck's tool box are very much minimized. I wish this one had such a case. Otherwise I am *very* pleased with this wrench.

This is a very impressive torque wrench!I'm really glad I got the 30-250ft/pd wrench, instead of the 20-150ft/pd.As others have said, this one comes with a certificate, and 6 testing results, in 3 different ft/pd ranges (6 due to torque testing, 3 in forward, and 3 in reverse).The very most mine tested at (for being off the set torque mark), was at the 150ft/pd setting, and it was only 1.7% offThe other 2 settings they tested it at, was from 1% off, to under .6% off.I consider that extremely impressive, considering the accepted error range, for most other torque wrenches of this type is +/- 4% off.The wrench itself feels very heavy duty, and solid.I really like the rubberized handle, for sure grip.It's easy to read, and easy to set at your desired torque setting.Everything about this torque wrench is very high quality.It's exactly what I wanted in a good torque wrench!You do need to reset the torque setting to the lowest setting, before you finish using it.Don't leave it at 150ft/pd, or 200ft/pd, lower it back to 30ft/pd, then store it in the case that comes with it.I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking at this one!

bought this because I was tired of cheap junk available locally but for DIY wasn't willing to spend $600 on a snapon. Works good seems like good quality and value

What an awesome deal. CDI doesn't seem like a name brand, but right on the box it says "CDI, a Snap-On brand"The fit and finish on this is very nice. feels like a quality tool. The calibration sheet that it came with was an excellent touch. definetly makes it feel like you got WAY more than you paid for.I have no way of verifying its accuracy but if the calibration sheet is true, it is much more accurate than advertised.I was a little nervous when I ordered this because at one spot in the specs it listed the max torque as 250 in-lbs, and then 250 ft-lbs in another. I definitely needed this to be able to go above 200 ft-lbs so I was nervous to see what the actual story was. Turns out it goes all the way up to 250FT-LBS or 3000 IN-LBS!!The case is pretty decent as well. My only complaint would be that you can't store the wrench at its lowest setting, like your supposed to. the cases interior dimensions are a tad short, so you end up screwing the handle in to about 60 ft-lbs before it actually fits in the case. If I really wanted to, I'm sure a couple seconds with a utility knife would get me all the room I needed.Would definitely buy again. Will definitely tell everyone I know to Buy this if they need it.

Seems to be very accurate and a good quality tool.

When I was looking to add a couple torque wrenches to my tool kit, I was a little concerned about this less-than-reviewed model. Turns out, there was nothing to be concerned about. As you're probably aware, shopping for a torque wrench, quality matters. CDI is kind of an off-shoot of the well recognized SnapOn brand, but at a comparatively less expensive price. This was the grade I was going for...somewhere in between a cheap tool (better than say, Craftsman) and less the professional mechanic option...and this one has fit the bill.When you start considering where torque wrenches begin and end in their capabilities, it's important to have a good range. It's also well known that torque wrenches are more accurate in the middle of their specified range, less so at the ends of the rated ranges. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, so more than likely, you're looking at least two torque wrenches if you're going to work on a vehicle...the most common application for a torque wrench. For me, the two torque wrenches I settled on were a CDI 30-250 foot pound 1/2" drive 2503MFRPH and this CDI 10002MRPH. This unit gets me from around 12 foot pounds up to about 80 foot pounds, values commonly found on smaller bolts and nuts. The other wrench gets me upwards of 50 foot pounds up to a good 200 foot pounds, used for larger nuts, lug nuts and bolts. I've found that they compliment each other quite well and really don't have anything that I haven't been able to torque with the ranges these two wrenches provide.As far as accuracy, I don't have any professional testing equipment or anything...but it feels about right to me. I've torqued plenty of bolts that hold liquids and haven't had leaks or strips, as well as precision torquing on things like hubs without issue. So I guess that's what really matters...results, right? Some people might find it a pain to convert to inch pounds, when most everything is stated in foot pounds...but I convert it once, write it down in my maintenance manual and never have to figure it out again. My certification sticker was about 6 months old when I purchased, so I imagine it sat on a shelf for awhile...but six months wasn't going to bother me. It's held up for more than a year with good care and I don't see any problems in the future, aside from maybe a recalibration every once in awhile.Overall, I think this is a good choice for a value priced, low to medium strength torque wrench. If you're looking to fill out that lower range, don't overlook this model.Edit: I also added the 1/4" drive 20-150 in/lb to my tool kit as well. When I acquired my ATV, I needed some lighter torque, so this was a perfect driver for this application. I was glad to see these CDI wrenches still being sold! My wrenches have held up for many years now, too!