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ScoobySteve69 13 April 2011 08:50 AM

Torque wrench query.
 
I`m thinking about buying a torque wrench. The problem is I can`t find one to cover the vast array of torque settings needed. I`ve seen 5-25NM, 40-210NM, 20-110NM and 40-200NM. Are there any out there with a greater range? What do most people go for? Cheers :thumb:

alcazar 13 April 2011 10:47 AM

I think the one I have is around 20-110, or it might be 40-210, but I DO know that the lower torques aren't that much of a problem on a car, and that if you buy one with a HUGE range, it'll be less accurate: the smaller the difference in the range, generally, the more accurate, so a 20-80 would be MORE accurate than say a 100-200?

CREWJ 13 April 2011 10:48 AM

I have 2. One for the low settings on the engine and another for wheels and big engine bits.

ScoobySteve69 13 April 2011 01:09 PM


Originally Posted by alcazar (Post 9985374)
I think the one I have is around 20-110, or it might be 40-210, but I DO know that the lower torques aren't that much of a problem on a car, and that if you buy one with a HUGE range, it'll be less accurate: the smaller the difference in the range, generally, the more accurate, so a 20-80 would be MORE accurate than say a 100-200?

Ah right, that makes sense :thumb:


Originally Posted by CREWJ (Post 9985377)
I have 2. One for the low settings on the engine and another for wheels and big engine bits.

You`re just posh having two :D

CREWJ 13 April 2011 01:26 PM


Originally Posted by ScoobySteve69 (Post 9985555)
You`re just posh having two :D

:Whatever_

ScoobySteve69 13 April 2011 01:31 PM


Originally Posted by CREWJ (Post 9985577)
:Whatever_

Good idea though ;)

stevebt 13 April 2011 07:05 PM

I have just bought one and it torques from 60-320nm, it was a reasonable price from Cromwell Tools :)

P1Drifter 13 April 2011 08:11 PM

have a look at the range from halfruads, well priced and actually come with a calibration certificate unlike most of the other 'cheap' options

alcazar 13 April 2011 08:52 PM

I keep threatening to buy a smaller 1/4" drive one for working solely on my Titanium framed mountain bike.........Now THAT really IS posh;)

prodriverules 13 April 2011 08:59 PM


Originally Posted by alcazar (Post 9986405)
I keep threatening to buy a smaller 1/4" drive one for working solely on my Titanium framed mountain bike.........Now THAT really IS posh;)

Already got one and its SNAP-ON;)
To go with my 3/8"-1/2" and 3/4" one's.
Now thats posh:lol1:
Oh and calibrated every 12 months,i need to able to get the torque settings right on headlights believe it or not:freak3:

ScoobySteve69 14 April 2011 02:21 AM


Originally Posted by alcazar (Post 9986405)
I keep threatening to buy a smaller 1/4" drive one for working solely on my Titanium framed mountain bike.........Now THAT really IS posh;)

:thumb:


Originally Posted by prodriverules (Post 9986419)
Already got one and its SNAP-ON;)
To go with my 3/8"-1/2" and 3/4" one's.
Now thats posh:lol1:

Posh and loaded :lol1:


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