Hi Folks,

Now that I've used the Brownline Digital Torque wrench for a year or so, I felt it necessary to share my first hand views of this tool.

Overview:

Pro's:

-- Handy storage case
-- Well constructed, durable
-- Nice audible alert beep for torque limit
-- Easy programming

Con's"

-- Digital Display does not like very hot or cold conditions
I work outside often; and while torquing lug nuts in the hot
sun the display goes blank, plus loses the torque memory setting.

During cold outside conditions the LED display is very dim or blank.

-- Battery Compartment: Requires two philips head screws to remove the
battery cap to reveal three slots for AA batteries. Ok no biggie, but
the cap tension via the two screws is critical to get power to the unit.
Too tight or loose--no power.

-- Reset Time is 2 minutes: That's way too short and limited. Should be adjustable by the user. Sometimes I need to set the torque wrench down
for a few minutes while reinstalling a wheel, or intake manifold. I'd like to
be able to pick up the torque wrench without starting the digital input process AGAIN !!!!


Overall a very nice tool. Would I buy again? Not really ! I'd go for
the mechanical clicker torque wrench that will work in any temperature environment. (Limitations of electronics due to temperatures).