Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
Posts: 4284
Torque wrench recommendations
It has become apparent that I 'need' a torque wrench for a one time use.
However, that has never got in the way of making a purchase 'just in case I need one again sometime' ...... the motto of any self respecting sheddie/ tool gatherer
Anyone recommend a reasonably priced sturdy wrench?A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
8th Jan 2016 12:59 pm
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8109
Halfords!It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
8th Jan 2016 1:11 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
Depending on the torque requirement I have a few different brands. But as above I find the halfords pro one a good price for the 300nm wrench
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8th Jan 2016 1:21 pm
Kilovolt
Member Since: 29 Jun 2015
Location: South Derbyshire
Posts: 1020
What he said
I have two from there and they have both been calibrated over Christmas and are within tolerance 12 months on."Track day running - Don't put your foot back on the accelerator until your absolutely sure you don't have to take it off again"
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8th Jan 2016 1:21 pm
tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
Posts: 4284
OK, lads. Thanks. There's a halfrauds nearby A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
8th Jan 2016 1:47 pm
Sydney
Member Since: 11 Aug 2013
Location: St Neots
Posts: 903
Another vote for the Halfrauds ones, decent bit of kit.De-Tango
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8th Jan 2016 4:21 pm
blue meanie D3 Decade
Member Since: 04 Aug 2005
Location: Newbury
Posts: 6861
another vote from me for the Halfords one, used it for the front disc replacement on mine in last October and theeeeennn......???
8th Jan 2016 5:25 pm
doz
Member Since: 15 Jun 2014
Location: Southampton
Posts: 436
Have the 300nm halfords one and can't complain. I have access to torque wrench calibration and both times I've checked it the calibration is cock on. Just don't leave them wound up when you're not using it
8th Jan 2016 5:29 pm
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Posts: 17932
No real issue leaving the torque setting on the Halfords wrench on a setting of your choice rather than faffing about winding it back and forth each time. Just try not to leave it wound to the max and certainly never all the way down to zero.
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...... the motto of any self respecting sheddie/ tool gatherer
