Milwaukee Tool M12 FUEL 3/8” and 1/2” Digital Torque Wrenches with ONE-KEY Shop Review

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Milwaukee Tool strives to innovate the tool industry. This time Milwaukee Tool has created the first motorized torque wrench. The goal of this new innovative Digital Torque Wrench is to deliver more productivity, precise torque accuracy, and advanced reporting functionality. The Milwaukee Tool M12 FUEL 3/8” and 1/2” Digital Torque Wrenches w/ ONE-KEY are most fitting and designed around commercial electricians. In commercial electrical situations, they will deliver 50% faster installation times, replacing hand tools or the traditional two-tool installation processes and providing more accuracy to reduce the over-torqueing of fasteners.
These tools combine a POWERSTATE Brushless Motor in a design similar to the M12 FUEL Ratchet and a digital torque wrench. Milwaukee also has impressive torque accuracy of up to ±2% CW, ±3% CCW of full scale for torque critical fasteners.
How The Digital Torque Wrench Works
Milwaukee Tool has integrated many adjustable variables into the settings of the new Digital Torque Wrench. While these settings will help you to interact with the tool exactly how you would like, the tool will operate in simple terms as stated below:
Step 1: Set the torque target by application
Step 2: Pull the trigger to max RPM
Tool will automatically stop prior to target torque to prevent over-torqueing
Step 3: Finish by hand to reach target torque
The tool will notify the user is the proper torque was applied through sound, vibration, LED lights, and an on-screen notification.
Step 4 (Optional): Press “Save” to record the final torque event
Note that the user is able to set values for the tool to stop tightening the fastener prior to hitting the set torque value. The user can set over-torque warnings based on percentages or actual values. Quick modes can be set for different jobs that allow all of these settings to be chosen quickly so the user spends more time working than setting up the tool for the process.
The Milwaukee Tool M12 FUEL 3/8” and 1/2” Digital Torque Wrenches have a lot of adjustments and settings that might seem overwhelming when you first turn on the tool. Any user will very quickly be able to set the tool up for any job in seconds after moving around the settings once. This is not your Grandfather's digital torque wrench! It is capable of much more.

[@aaronwidder9624]

I'm a commercial journeyman electrician, we use this Milwaukee M12 tool for torque specs on the wire lugs for all the panels and switch gear. It has been adopted in the new 2020 code book that we have to torque test all "main" terminal landing spots for wire terminations. It's easier to use this tool with one key to keep a "log" of what the specs are to show the inspectors that wanna see it.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Awesome! Thank you for posting.

[@mattshirley8124]

Is the log able to assign an individual measurement to a specific application? i.e. this measurement came off of this specific bolt, etc.

[@shadow2k197]

Did you go with the 3/8" or 1/2"?

[@aaronwidder9624]

@@shadow2k197 1/2" ...the 3/8" wasn't in stock.

[@iTechOPS]

I know it can tight things up but can it go reverse?

[@srjs28]

Just FYI, your reviews are excellent! Never biased, no bull crap, just honest fact giving information. It’s appreciated. I come here often if I need reviews, my first stop. Thank you!

[@Wordbiker]

I want to compliment you on your presentation. While I found that this particular tool won't meet my needs, you gave me all the information to decide that in a very clear and concise manner. Keep it up!

[@jimfeaster4837]

After your review of 12 inch metabo I went an looked at it there was a sale I bought it looks and works very well Your reviews are the best !

[@WorkshopAddict]

Thanks Jim.

[@condejavy]

Imagine 18V mechanic digital torque wrench wich can torque a nut to a specific value with the touch of a button or a switch up tp 250ft-lbs now thats the money right there

[@WorkshopAddict]

Word is that is coming...... I do not know when.

[@coleblanton2251]

There are tools that do that already. I understand they are not in a ratchet style tool they are more of a impact but snap on makes one and a company called torcup makes one also. We use them at work and they are amazing tools.

[@jamesbynum3123]

You'd still have to hold the ratchet handle for leverage, no? Like basically pulling against the same weight that's being applied to the fastener?

[@angelisone]

I and my staff got these for free while many have to buy at regular prices. Many regular shops will not carry it do to the prices. Some tire shops, well maybe. But it is much cheaper using the click torque wrench. This in 3/8 or 1/2" with descent two 6A batteries & good charger will be over $1,000.00. This one of the best Chinese tools that one can buy if you don't want to use the shop tools.

[@kevincampbell8298]

I’d say 95% of the time stuff is over torqued with an impact.

[@avall81]

As an actual torquing specialist, yes.

[@MasterJ202]

yeah and if you put lugs on the right way (impacting them down right before the lug nut touches the wheel then get the torque wrench and ratchet it down until it it's tight then clicks) you'll probably find that just torquing it with this tool is faster it just looks slow because theirs less motion. That would be an interesting side by side

[@jeffclark5024]

MasterJ for wheels, impacting till it’s near the torque value and hand tourque after is the right way. I’ve put on many thousands of wheels with no problems. What you’re talking about would be fine but way too slow.

[@tylerworrell4446]

That's why you use torque sticks or torque extensions. It only allows the impact to tighten fasteners to a certain torque and no tighter. Tightening fasteners with an impact using a torque stick, then double checking each fastener with a torque wrench for accuracy, is a quicker method to tighten fasteners to the correct torque.

[@jacobhauenstein]

@@tylerworrell4446 how accurate are torque sticks though? Also How are we impacting a lug onto a stud if the impact only engages when over a torque threshold? If you are putting on lugs for example, you could spin down the nut with a impact or a regular drill, if you are going to hand tighten it to spec, you don’t need over 30ftlb to start anyways, from 30ftlb to 80ftlb is not going to take multiple turns

[@joeframer9642]

Always good for Milwaukee developing new tools. For me it’s not something I’d buy. My snap on 3/8 tech angle flex head was under 500...and electricians could use it or mechanics...personally I use my Mac “ click style “ torque wrench after I run the lug nuts down on ‘ hand mode’ with the IR impact wrench... Great channel, 👍🇺🇸

[@stephenwgreen78]

Looks like a great idea...too expensive for how often I would use it. Thanks for the video

[@QuickQuips]

Maybe a split beam is worth it. Those don’t need to be reset/untightened between used.

[@fishmanhype6304]

Nothing is expensive for my safety on my vehicles. I rotate all tires my cars.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wish the bare tools were cheaper the price these are I can buy tech angle snap on torque wrenhes

[@joshjo2391]

Does it do angle measurements as well for torquing cylinder heads etc?

[@juanc5149]

Dead on on tire shops over torquing wheel lug nuts. Every time I get new tires put on, I always have to undo the lug nuts and properly retorque them.

[@doom3380]

Bozos love to send it with their impacts. Took my car to change brake hoses and they broke the plastic covers on my lugs and they just put em back on with saying anything. I was pissed

[@jacob.davis334]

We have to have Army Corp Of Engineers oversee us torquing lugs on breakers and it’s recorded and turned into someone I’ll never see in my life

[@ronmobilegarageindy8899]

If They make a torque angle version I'll be first line for one

[@Mechaniclyfe]

Love to see the accuracy test on this

[@Darkknight13]

this also used by civil drain layers where they assemble big pipes fitting, valves, bends and fire hydrant.

[@CH-rd3tv]

I was wondering if both heads are the same or is the 1/2 drive head larger overall?

[@gasperajdnik5627]

Keep Up The good work 👍😎

[@cardo1111]

This channel has among the best reviews on KZbin a great channel 👍🏼

[@gasperajdnik5627]

Yeah 👍, I like videos like this one

[@jcchaplin5096]

Does anyone know if and when u send it back to milwaukee for calibration if they charge you fees to do so or is it apart of the deal. I can expect shipping but calibration fees I wonder what they charge if anything

[@Suspect604]

Life changing

[@charlespayne1909]

I just need to get . from Milwaukee. 56" tool box combo. Both m12 torque wrenches. Both versions of long reach ratchet. Both versions of stubby impact gun. And $499 153pc socket set. I need 9 items for Milwaukee.

[@Thecheckmate777]

I'm going to wait until they modify it more and come down in price huge fan of it though!

[@noahdrysdale8664]

Great video definitely steered me away from it a bit as a mechanic may be interested in the 3/8 but the 1/2 is just way to low of a torque spec. I came here after seeing them while shopping around online and was curious if I was seeing it right as it had an electric ratcheting mechanism which is definitely cool as if I’m torquing stuff down it’s only one tool I’d have to grab instead of say a cordless ratchet or an impact. I agree that most times I’m using a click style torque wrench I really only see the need for digital once your getting into engine work and really fine detail work such as that. I personally wouldn’t go into an engine without a snap on tech angle torque wrench that I know is in calibration. Just being able to feel but also see as you’re getting close to the spec and stop pulling so hard/fast is what I like about them. Have been in shops where they supplied the tech angle torque wrench and wanted it used on everything from wheels to engine and it’s just not practical feeling like you torqued it wrong because you went a small percentage over the spec. Take wheels for example if the spec is 100 ft lbs but your moving a bit quick and it gets to 103-105 ft lbs it won’t be the end of the world yes still over torqued but not to the point where you need a lingering red light showing everyone around you went over. Comes down to the right tool for the job I guess

[@JorgeHernandez-ov7du]

I thought about getting one of these for the work I do. Bolt up crew at refinery. We have access to multipliers which go up to x18. Possibly giving me the max torque range of 2500 lbs

[@FAHRENHEIT451JL]

I've got the biggest power tool erection. Only just coming across this. Always been a builder but have taught myself to be a bike mechanic over the last 3 years. This tool is insane

[@rhye_guy7717]

Well I know what I'm buying with this years tool allowance

[@Anonymous..VQ3.5Lg35]

Wow I didn’t know it was a power ratchet within a torque wrench! Cool! No wonder why its so expensive!

[@TheChakita44]

I just ordered one to do my own stuff at home also my half ton torque spec is 130 ft-lb. So should I look somewhere else? I won't need anything above what my truck has so

[@WorkshopAddict]

These are not a home use kinda thing. They are super cool, but a nice click style torque wrench is what you want for wheels and tire rotation.

[@basketball798]

I would like to buy this for my car lug nuts? 110ftlb good decision? I really like the idea behind this tool

[@SeanAlcorn]

Hello mate, I am designing a custom screw and I want to test it to destruction. Do you know if it is possible to set this up to record the maximum torque before the screw breaks?

[@WorkshopAddict]

It will tell you the max torque it seen after each time it is used. It will flash at you for about 5 seconds.

[@SeanAlcorn]

WorkshopAddict - thank you for your reply. I have designed a (hopefully improved) hollow M6 screw in SS316L. The original product was easy to snap off & hopefully I can capture the point at which both break. Thanks again.

[@javyLSU1]

Did Milwaukee say if they cover the annual calibration/recertification expense, or are you out of pocket for that? If so, how much do they charge?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Recertification will be an expense to the owner. I do not have a cost yet.

[@javyLSU1]

WorkshopAddict Thanks, interested to know what they will charge

[@nikking5277]

Can this torque wrench do degree angles?

[@michaelw4620]

Could you do an update to see what Milwaukee are doing with your wrench 🔧

[@farmyardfab]

They need To come up with a 250 ftlb version

[@simonnim321]

I know I've seen Americas tire use torque sticks. That's why they just blast away on the impact and just sanity check with the torque wrench after.

[@jimfeaster4837]

It was good video I liked

[@WorkshopAddict]

Thanks Jim!

[@silverdoggg]

So how much is the yearly calibration? That's gonna be the deal breaker for me. I'm in E&I and having preset Torque settings would be an awesome feature

[@user-py8vo5gy6z]

Can"t find for the life of me what torque this thing puts out with the motor and a fresh battery. I have no clearance so need to rely on the motor to get to spec. Anybody know?

[@cool05yamaha]

Does it have torque angle

[@sleepyheadfpv1507]

I’m an Ebike builder and I just got this as a Christmas present. No where have I heard it’s not for mechanics.

[@hitek7292]

Wish dewalt would make something like this

[@kb01663]

If they made this for mechanics it would be perfect if it had angle torque as well.

[@robbiemarshall1481]

But you don't ship to UK?

[@averydickinson8694]

Does it have degrees

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

Why don't they make torque sticks that work with cordless impacts?

[@DubsBrown]

I think I could get away with a ratchet and stubby wrench m12 on motorcycles, but my G.A.S. keeps me checking out these overkill tools.

[@lilfish1308]

G.A.S?

[@pmgodfrey]

I suppose if I were in the market for a new one, I'd give this a good look. I just saw shiny LED's, a display and thought "IT'S MOTORIZED!". It's not. :(

[@Ummbruuh]

I'm in automotive R&D I have to uninstall and reinstall things in a jig and torque 30+ fasteners down to spec 10-15 times a day I just saw this and trying to get my boss to Buy this seems like a cheaper version of what's in the assembly line already.

[@charlespayne1909]

These two torque wrenches. Cost more than all my tools.

[@upnorth5465]

I have the standard length fuel ratchet but really want that extended ratchet but no one sells them in town yet. 😠

[@WorkshopAddict]

The extended is where it is at!

[@allanb3222]

Just order online from a vendor!!👍

[@upnorth5465]

@@allanb3222 was finally able to order one today after waiting a month thru our local Fastenal guy. Now I just got to come up with $230 bucks by next week.

[@LilasTools]

Very nice

[@CHIBA280CRV]

That’s a good tool to use in NASA !

[@TheJosephayal]

Nice digital baseball bat

[@CalebsCars]

I hate click style. The shop I’m at uses a snap on digital and I love the beep tone and damn I want this so bad

[@alfredbernal8603]

Snap on digital torque wrenches are nice but expensive..you should check out offer up, ebay and pawn shops for a good deal. I currently have the matco digital torque wrench and it is just as great

[@Gleb1986Kiev]

WOW

[@charlespayne1909]

I wish i bought Milwaukee. Before i started buying tools.

[@Nintendude2013]

Not too late

[@farhan288jb]

Is that good for tire shops can anyone tell me that

[@WorkshopAddict]

Negative. grab a good click style.

[@jroda8015]

Tire shops use torque sticks almost exclusively

[@WorkshopAddict]

You mean all Walmart tire shops? It is a huge liability for a shop not to go back and check with a torque wrench, even if you are check that you are over torqued. LOL

[@brianbishop205]

never seen torque check at a tire shop. don't go that often these days cause i got my own tire machine, but my experience had been, if anything, they are over torqued. once 45 years ago had a wheel fall off after a tire change at a shop, but it had bolt on hub cap that kep all the lug nuts and we jacked up the car and put it back on, but that is the big exception in a lifetime. maybe industry standards have changed since i started doing my own although I agree that if there is attention to this, torque sticks are the obvious choice and they could still run one slightly heavier than the majority of recommendations. I just can't see the utility of wrench, click style or otherwise, versus an impact driver when the wheel is in the air.

[@edwinabanks6413]

I got this mower specifically to be able to drive it through a 36 inch door kzbin.infoUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend or gate It is a little tight with the grass deflector installed but has more clearance with the deflector replaced by the recycler/mulcher. This model appears to be popular and a little harder to find for that reason. I can't judge the dependability as I have only mowed the yard twice but everything else on the mower is very nice and working fine so far. I added options for the run hour timer, arm backrests, recycler/mulcher, towing bracket, deck lift assist and cover.

[@siralexu]

love the ratchet but sadly cant afford it now that with covid time are really tough

[@charlespayne1909]

What i spent on tools. I would have both of these torque wrenches . twice.

[@MrJoe8K]

So crazy idea… but if most tire shops are using impacts, why incorporate the torque wrench tech into an impact?

[@gregpenner2876]

They do. They are NOT cheap though. Think 3k and up. They do exist however.

[@guyconnell2250]

The "one key" system or whatever it is called isn't something I will ever use. I can see it being useful for those who have to be on their phones while sitting on the commode however.

[@billlee1724]

Guy Connell hey I’m watching this video sitting on the commode haha

[@WorkshopAddict]

Thank you for that laugh! Some might use it that way. IMHO, it makes the initial setup of this tool easier but is only needed then, unless you want to track service or location.

[@pete_lind]

@@WorkshopAddict As an electrician , bolts are in correct torque , when the lock washer is flat , i really cant see the need of a torque wrench thats not VDE version . Like this one , totally coated with non conductive material www.amazon.co.uk/Gedore-VDE-4507-Torque-Wrench/dp/B000UZ2QQ6

[@wrenchtheroo6557]

For me it is actually really useful, i just bought the 1” 2867 and one key is a god send. I set my speed to match a certain torque and im sure i will never over tighten the fastener close to stripping/breaking point

[@jroda8015]

I like that one key system. Prevents a very major investment of walking off

[@eosjoe565]

Nice review. Way too big and bulky and too expensive. I have no idea how Milwaukee can say these are designed for electricians when they have no electrical insulation rating. The need to send it back to Milwaukee annually for recalibration is a deal killer. However, in a production assembly environment I can definitely see where they could be of value.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Big and bulky, yes... But if you have an engine on a stand, it does not matter and would save motion. Most digital torque wrenches will tell you to send them back for recalibration annually also, but they do not countdown the number of uses. I understand your point 100 percent and it will be useful, or a gamechanger for some, not for all.

[@eosjoe565]

@@WorkshopAddict I guess if you are Hendrick Motorsports or some place similar building engines all day it could save some ratchet cycles.

[@phillipchambers8487]

If you are an Industrial Electrician most of your Tools (Torque Wrenches, and and all Fluke Meters, Spectrum Analyzers Test Equip, etc, etc) have to be Re-Calibrated on an Annual basis anyways. Most Co.panies plan for this by having a Spare Set of everything that has to Calinrated, or they put thing on a Schedule to where there is only 1 set at a time out for Calibration. I worked in the Telecom I industry for 25 years, and built over 1000 large DC Power Plants with huge Battery backup, and every single connection has to be torqued, and recorded. I would've loved to have had these then.

[@konamanstudio2447]

😎🍻🍺

[@jvk813]

Who does Milwaukee think they're selling it to? Surely not to common people because staggering $800+ for a torque wrench is not cheap.

[@tarekbab8371]

How match

[@jimobrien1345]

Big o tires

[@wadesta1986]

As cool as this is, I think I will just stick to my trusty TechAngle's

[@charlespayne1909]

I knew home depot. Carried Milwaukee. But did nothing about it.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

yeah... I'll stick with my $20 torque wrenches from HF and save the 700

[@WorkshopAddict]

They are not for everyone.

[@sprockkets]

Actually, I wouldn't buy HF. Yes, I have one. But I think for $50 this would be better: www.ebay.com/itm/Neiko-Professional-1-4-Dr-Adjustable-Torque-Wrench-40-250-In-Lb/251715373149 It's the same one included with a torque wrench set for HVAC flare connections by Yellow Jacket.

[@alextran8188]

I like my tekton torque wrenches

[@Unboxing-RC]

Just purchased both of these. They both are telling me that it needs to be certified straight out of the box. So frustrating...

[@WorkshopAddict]

That sucks. How many torque sessions has each done? The tool will tell you.

[@Unboxing-RC]

@@WorkshopAddict 0/5000 sessions. Both tool are brand new.

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@Unboxing-RC I hope the store you bought them from takes care of you asap! That is not cool when you spend that much money.

[@Unboxing-RC]

@@WorkshopAddict I believe they've been sitting on the shelves for so long that the certification date laps. They were both last certified in September of 2019. Therefore they would have expired 4 months ago. I'm just going to call Milwaukee tools being that I live in Wisconsin about an hour from them.

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@Unboxing-RC That sucks. How many others will be in the same place. Please let me know how it works out in the end!

[@patriqcnewman275]

$1000 are you serious my ,must have....

[@Anonymous..VQ3.5Lg35]

Wtf they use it on electrical.... looks like a tool for engines??

[@charlespayne1909]

Buying cheap tools and not knowing. Kept me from having quality tools. Know your tool history. Please.

[@tanker242]

Too fast for automotive Too expensive when comparing to Snap-Off No angle, in this day of age? If this is obviously NOT a mechanics tool... but they are they advertising to mechanics during there official expo booth? Milwaukee they missed the mark on this.

[@jtopdawg6]

Not for $750 bucks!!

[@xavierbrenneman2720]

I was expecting something crazy but this is kinda disappointing

[@tone569]

Its a bummer its made in China

[@beri232]

Lol… I must use the wrong electricians. I’ve never once seen them use a torque wrench.

[@arthurrodesiler3109]

Cost way to much. To big also.

[@yz8302]

this torque wrench is tay not a tool

[@richardburns9772]

Overpriced and oversized

[@BoStErO1905]

I dont need this, i dont need this, i dont need this

[@charlespayne1909]

All these rebranded tools . blinded me from Milwaukee.

[@conmanumber1]

This is absolutely crap. Its too cumbersome, expensive and had no angle capacity. Norbar of England is the benchmark for industry.

[@bassaddiction1986]

Every video I have watched on the Milwaukee Torque Wrench it was extremely inaccurate and inconsistent