torque wrench

[Rupe]

Had a look in a couple of shops and they seem a expensive for something a handful of times. Is there a cheaper option?

[riffer]

There are, but they aren't any good. :pinch:

IMO a torque wrench is an indispensable tool.

[98tls]

Agreed,shell out for a good one mate and it will probably outlast you.

[Rupe]

bah, anyones to avoid?

[Goblin]

Had a look in a couple of shops and they seem a expensive for something a handful of times. Is there a cheaper option?What do you consider expensive for a torque wrench?

[The Pastor]

and make sure you get one with a huge big range on it, i got one that goes up to 18 somthing units, some of the axel bolts and stuff are upwards of 50 somthingunits. check out a manual for your bike or whatever your going to use it on,

don't be like me and shell out loads and then find you cant always use it :(

[98tls]

Ive had a motoguard one that i bought at Repco for a few years,done plenty of work with it with no problems,i think i paid about $120 for it,may have been a bit less cant quite remember.Has a lifetime guarantee fwiw

[Goblin]

Ive had a motoguard one that i bought at Repco for a few years,done plenty of work with it with no problems,i think i paid about $120 for it,may have been a bit less cant quite remember.Has a lifetime guarantee fwiwCheers! I need one.

[Usarka]

i got one of those cheapo ones with the flimsy needle. i couldnt trust it as far as i could throw it, which incidentally was quite far after the little incident in the garage three weeks ago.

some things you shouldnt skimp on.:no:

[Edbear]

Sulco do a range of Torque wrenches, dial 0800800488 and ask for Sarge, a KB'r - but as has been said, cheapies are not recommended. Expect to pay $150+ but most wrenches are fine and will be accurate and last a long time. I bought mine in '83 for $36 and it's still in the original cardboard/polystyrene box and still good.

Get the "clicker" type, though, not the dial and needle type.

[ManDownUnder]

Ring Sarge - 0274 887 4570 I just rang him - they're on special at the mo.

[vifferman]

Where is the good old Kiwi No. 8 wire attitude of using feel, tightening up till the thread strips and backing off a turn! huh?

Yeah, that's what I do, except (hopefully) I never get as far as stripping the threads. It's not that hard to get the bolts tight enough to not come off without overdoing it.

[Usarka]

That might be a fine idea for non critical bolts, but i wouldnt recommend a she'll be right approach for engine mounts etc, especially if you have a "buzzy" engine.

[riffer]

Here's my baby - a Facom 20 - 100 Nm 1/2" drive beauty (http://www.tradetools.co.nz/dbsweb/TTLWDICL.pgm?VRID=YwoZCZ7sJFxOdd5UD20KKu8BjiM9Y4u8&MODE=*DISPLAY&ITEM=9646550).

Cost me $200 - worth every penny.


<img src = http://www.tradetools.co.nz/webimages/9624730.jpg>

[riffer]

I note in the pic that it is suitable for use with sockets. How fuckin handy! What else would you use one for? Tenderising meat?

Indeed. It works well with sockets.

Unlike the non-socket friendly one. Thank goodness I got the right one eh?

[FROSTY]

Talking torque wrenches only need to look at ONE brand--NORBAR
they are also the wrench calibration service in NZ --yes they do go outa calibration
Way back when I was lucky enough to get a Sidchrome torque wrench when sidchrome NZ changed hands --its a rebranded norbar

[Edbear]

Talking torque wrenches only need to look at ONE brand--NORBAR
they are also the wrench calibration service in NZ --yes they do go outa calibration
Way back when I was lucky enough to get a Sidchrome torque wrench when sidchrome NZ changed hands --its a rebranded norbar


There are a couple of good calibrators in NZ, we used Strainer Systems, often. Norbar are one of the best in the world, made in UK and worth the money, however, the T&E brand from Sulco are also very good,along with the Genius brand. The German Gedore, (Rahsol), is top quality, too.

[soundbeltfarm]

what size drive is good?

i see the folcam one in the pic is 1/2 inch and i was reading in a motorcross magazine they said get a 3/8 one.
whats the preference here?

[Edbear]

what size drive is good?

i see the folcam one in the pic is 1/2 inch and i was reading in a motorcross magazine they said get a 3/8 one.
whats the preference here?


For a bike, a 3/8 wrench should be okay, though depends on the torque rating you require. A 3/8 torque wrench will go to about 80ft/lb. You can use a 1/2" with an adaptor, but get one with a range down to about 15ft/lb if you can.

[Ozzy27]

This is the wrench I have just ordered.http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=76642&group_ID=19918&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog:woohoo:
Great for doing engines. My old one is for sale $400 was $700 new std Snap on Manual one.:bleh:

[Ozzy27]

http://www.torqueinlesstime.com/
:2thumbsup

[Conquiztador]

Their range of Torque Wrenches from $19 to $50 approx. I am sure there is something for the ones of us who does not do engines as a trade but need one a few times a year.

[NighthawkNZ]

Had a look in a couple of shops and they seem a expensive for something a handful of times. Is there a cheaper option?

what you talking about wench :lol: :innocent:




seriously... you get what you pay for, and a torque wrench as an invaluable tool to the semi serious home machanic