Part 2 - Replacement Harbor Freight ICON - Professional Compact Torque Wrench - PASSED

Published on December 23, 2024
Duration: 1:27

This follow-up video from School of the American Rifle confirms that a newly purchased Harbor Freight ICON professional compact torque wrench is within acceptable calibration limits. The instructor tested the wrench across its full range, both forward and reverse, and found it to be consistently less than one pound out of calibration, indicating good accuracy for its price point.

Quick Summary

A newly purchased Harbor Freight ICON professional compact torque wrench was tested and found to be consistently less than one pound out of calibration on both the plus and minus sides, in forward and reverse testing, indicating good accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Previous Video Context
  2. 00:04ICON Professional Compact Torque Wrench
  3. 00:20Addressing Viewer Feedback
  4. 00:29Testing the New Torque Wrench
  5. 00:32Calibration Results
  6. 00:46Trusting Low Torque Values
  7. 01:00Overall Performance and Conclusion
  8. 01:11Wrench Staying in the Shop
  9. 01:16Follow-Up Promise Fulfilled

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Harbor Freight ICON compact torque wrench accurate?

Yes, a newly purchased Harbor Freight ICON professional compact torque wrench was tested and found to be consistently less than one pound out of calibration across its range, indicating good accuracy for its intended use.

Can low-value torque wrenches be trusted for accuracy?

According to the instructor, low-value torque wrenches can indeed be trusted for accuracy. They have consistently seen good results on lower torque settings, and the tested ICON wrench performed well in this regard.

What were the calibration results for the ICON torque wrench?

The ICON torque wrench consistently read less than one pound out of calibration on both the plus and minus sides, in forward and reverse testing, indicating it met accuracy standards.

How was the ICON torque wrench tested?

The wrench was tested on a calibration device across its full range, including the low, medium, and high ends, and in both forward and reverse directions to ensure consistent accuracy.

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