Had a choice between a $1200 torque wrench with a digital readout or a $350 analog one for a Cessna 172's engine mount job. Went analog and it's been solid for 3 years now.

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My buddy bought the fancy digital torque wrench for his shop. The display died after two months from vibration, but the old click-type one he kept as a backup is still going. Sometimes the simple tool is just the right tool.

fiona_young1mo ago

My digital one failed too, so oliviagrant has a point.

eric7231mo ago

Ever think the digital one was just a bad brand? My snap-on digital has taken years of shop abuse.