Torque Wrench

[brainbug007]

I want to invest in a decent but not to expensive torque wrench and was wondering if anyone could recommend anything? I've found these so far and wondering if it'd be better to buy one that pretty much covers all the CVH settings (http://www.xr2.org/information/torque/cvhenginetorque.shtml) like this : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-STW1011-Micrometer-7-112Nm-5-83lb-ft/dp/B000ROF64O/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=diy&qid=1301945501&sr=1-12

or go for a lower setting and higher setting ones for the same sort of money?
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/040210674
and
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht141-1-2in-drive-torque-wrench

[ayjay]

Just noticed that the MM one is only 1/4 drive

[michael92]

i bought some 1/2" tourqes from m/m and ive had no problem and there accurate and feel nice and chunky :)

[flyerncle]

They fall to bits at the adjuster and £20 ?

Britool and Snap On/Bluepoint do the an exact same model for £70 ish and much better,personally I would not use a cheap torque wrench let alone buy one.

[MrFozzieBear]

I think when it comes to torque wrenches your better off putting some money behind it, escpecially of your working on an engine.
I use the halfords professional one's now, they come with a certificate of calibration and if you have/ or know of someone who has a trade card you'll save about £30 pounds off them. you can't argue at the price only downside is the handle part is plastic but as its esstentualy a precision tool that should'nt matter you won't be bashing stuff with it,

There an excellent tool and i prefer them to the work snap-on one's clearer to set up.

[spud69]

I think when it comes to torque wrenches your better off putting some money behind it, escpecially of your working on an engine.
I use the halfords professional one's now, they come with a certificate of calibration and if you have/ or know of someone who has a trade card you'll save about £30 pounds off them. you can't argue at the price only downside is the handle part is plastic but as its esstentualy a precision tool that should'nt matter you won't be bashing stuff with it,

There an excellent tool and i prefer them to the work snap-on one's clearer to set up.

I go with Fozzie, they are a great tool, guaranteed for life and to get a trade card just ask for one in your overalls and give a company name and they should just give you one. Worked for me without any id. You get quite a discount on certain items.

Andrew

[John.W]

I was given one from a firm cald Norbar it goes from 20-200Nm and it is very much like this one from Halfords:

Halfords Professional Torque Wrench 40-200Nm Cat code: 200139-0

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

I bought one of the cheap versions and they are very weak at the joint. I would recomend buying a better quality one rather than cheap crap.

[tex]

i got mine from machine mart - clarke i think - great bit o kit.. good price and has the range to torque the rear hub nut!

[brainbug007]

At the moment I'm leaning towards the sealey one but haven't made up my mind yet. It'll do the full range of settings for the cvh, comes with a certificate, and it's 30 quid cheaper than the halfords one. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-STW1011-Micrometer-7-112Nm-5-83lb-ft/dp/B000ROF64O/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=diy&qid=1301945501&sr=1-12

[Davey]

Interestingly I've just ordered a new torque wrench as I've broken three in the last twelve months. Because I work on light commercials up to 6.5Tonne MAM I often have to pull wheel bolts up to 240NM and the cheaper ones just cannae tek it Cap'n. I've ordered a Draper Professional unit this time and hopefully it will survive more than four months, I'll let you know how it goes. Wish I'd known about the Halfords one though, could've been worth a look at.

D.

[brainbug007]

In the end I crumbed and bought the halfords 40-200nm one. Figured it'd last a lifetime and I'll get a lot of use out of it over the next 30 years. Only shame is it doesn't do the full range for the CVH so I still need one that'll do 8-40nm but I don't really want to shell out another 70 quid, do you think a cheaper one like this would be good enough for the low settings like the rocker cover? http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/040210674

[KAMBO]

i used to borrow them from work when needed.....strange i have a full set now where did they come from...........:D

[Davey]

Just a brief update for anyone looking for a torque wrench still, my new Draper Professional arrived yesterday, only three weeks after I ordered and payed for it:mad: .

Its a cracking piece of kit (pun intended:p ) but I could not possibly recomend the company I bought it from, powertoolwarehouse.co.uk due to the extended time for delivery and the less than helpful attitude when I phoned them to chase it.

D.

[TheArf]

I have two britool, one 1/4" drive and one 1/2" drive also one of the halfords ones 3/8" drive all good kit. I have had one of the machine mart ones and the ratchet just fell to bits, so yeah would really advise buying the best you can afford

Arfon

[Cyberbeej]

If i was in the market for a new torque wrench again i would probably opt for the halfords one, I bought a Bergen torque wrench about 10 years ago and its still spot on,
As with all torque wrenches i feel that its worth pointing out that you should always unload the spring when not being used to keep calibration accurate.:)