torque wrench

**FROSTY:Me** · 19th October 2007, 13:26

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** · 19th October 2007, 18:05

Originally Posted by 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

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** · 19th October 2007, 19:13

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** · 19th October 2007, 19:19

Originally Posted by 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?

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** · 19th October 2007, 20:41

This is the wrench I have just ordered.http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....atalog:woohoo:
Great for doing engines. My old one is for sale $400 was $700 new std Snap on Manual one.

**Ozzy27** · 19th October 2007, 20:50

http://www.torqueinlesstime.com/

**Conquiztador** · 21st October 2007, 11:07

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.