Torque wrench what to buy

[bowthruster]

Need to buy a torque wrench(dont have one),what one to buy?Dont want to spend loads,something half decent,any recommendations people???Thanks

[Captain Peanut]

I picked up a draper one off amazon for a reasonable price and its been really good. Depends on what it will be for as they all cover different torque ranges.


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[stamford]

The ones less than £30 are a waste of money, been through so many as they break so easily.

I bought one of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-Digital-1-2-Drive-Torque-Wrench-Adaptor-STW290-/260796830246?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3cb8b3d226) and use a breaker bar.

[bowthruster]

Usage-anything really.subframe bolts,wheel nuts and so on.Thanks

[Ritchy]

Halfords or sykes, snap on ect are expensive for hobby use

[Skillen]

I got one from aldi!
It's been great! no problems at all with it

[bowthruster]

Hmmm,had a look on screwfix,but not sure,the one which seems ok,has issues with the adaptors,so should i buy seperate adaptors or buy another one?Dont really want to spend more than 40 if poss.Need all my extra cash for new windscreen on wednesday and mot in 2weeks

[Captain Peanut]

I'll try and dig out a link for the one I got and post it up, haven't had any problems so far and have used it a fair bit lately.

Edit to add link:

http://amazon.co.uk/dp/B0001K9T2O


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[stamford]

If for general use I would recommend a 1/2" drive minimum and steer clear of the cheap ones as sold by most, like these (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht141-1-2in-drive-torque-wrench?da=1&TC=SRC-torque+wrench), I have destroyed a few over the years.

[Din]

Depends what how much you want to spend...

Halfords pro ones are fine, i had two, 3/8th and 1/2 inch, the 3/8th one is still going strong after years of daily use at work, the 1/2inch one failed calibration about 4 years after a bought it, and its not adjustable... so i had to remove it from work and buy a new one (it was 3/5nm out...) so not by much.

But the halfords ones are life time garunteed !

I bought a snap on one for £140.00 on a deal, and it is adjustable, and its been spot on.

60-300 nm.

Halfords one http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_17 8621_langId_-1_categoryId_165469

40-200nm

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_18 0255_langId_-1_categoryId_165469

and 8-60nm

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_17 8843_langId_-1_categoryId_165469

If you know anyone with a trade card they are cheaper too.

The one i have now is the same as this one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Snap-On-1-2-Inch-Torque-Wrench-Tool-/140923712740?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item20cfb534e4

Might be worth watching that.

[bowthruster]

Thanks for all the info :clap: