torque wrench

**Rupe** · 15th October 2007, 17:59

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** · 15th October 2007, 18:17

There are, but they aren't any good.

IMO a torque wrench is an indispensable tool.

**98tls** · 15th October 2007, 18:19

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

**Rupe** · 15th October 2007, 18:36

bah, anyones to avoid?

**Goblin** · 15th October 2007, 18:39

Originally Posted by rupecopp

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** · 15th October 2007, 18:40

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** · 15th October 2007, 19:18

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** · 15th October 2007, 19:22

Originally Posted by 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

Cheers! I need one.

**Usarka** · 15th October 2007, 19:23

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.

**Edbear** · 16th October 2007, 06:20

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** · 16th October 2007, 06:39

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

**vifferman** · 16th October 2007, 07:39

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

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** · 16th October 2007, 07:45

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.