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Title: Torque wrench
Post by: EMD on 22 June 2015, 21:46:26
Need a new torque wrench for smaller stuff , been looking at this one  :-\

linky (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BERGEN-1-4dr-CLICK-TORQUE-WRENCH-5-25NM-B6758-/151717042152?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item23530a57e8)

Only thing is it states : Calibrated +/- 4% , is that ok  :-\

Title: Re: Torque wrench
Post by: gbh on 22 June 2015, 21:58:22
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-Torque-Wrench-Micrometer-Style-3-8-Sq-Drive-7-112Nm-5-83lb-ft-STW1011-/400923290900?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5d58e3ed14 Hi I bought this one it seems very good quality
Title: Re: Torque wrench
Post by: Phil L on 22 June 2015, 22:00:48
Even top notch ones seem to have the same tolerance...  https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/040217201
Title: Re: Torque wrench
Post by: Steve B on 23 June 2015, 00:19:54
Quote from: EMD on 22 June 2015, 21:46:26
Need a new torque wrench for smaller stuff , been looking at this one  :-\

linky (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BERGEN-1-4dr-CLICK-TORQUE-WRENCH-5-25NM-B6758-/151717042152?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item23530a57e8)

Only thing is it states : Calibrated +/- 4% , is that ok  :-\
Are you thinking about the 8Nm Covers  :-\
Title: Re: Torque wrench
Post by: EMD on 23 June 2015, 07:17:11
Quote from: BIGtime on 23 June 2015, 00:19:54
Quote from: EMD on 22 June 2015, 21:46:26
Need a new torque wrench for smaller stuff , been looking at this one  :-\

linky (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BERGEN-1-4dr-CLICK-TORQUE-WRENCH-5-25NM-B6758-/151717042152?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item23530a57e8)

Only thing is it states : Calibrated +/- 4% , is that ok  :-\
Are you thinking about the 8Nm Covers  :-\

Thats right , ive got bigger torque wrench .. just need one for the
smaller stuff .

smaller stuff .
Title: Re: Torque wrench
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 23 June 2015, 09:04:11
Halfords professional

http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/tools-diy/tools-tool-kits/halfords-professional-torque-wrench-8-60nm (http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/tools-diy/tools-tool-kits/halfords-professional-torque-wrench-8-60nm)

One of those 'you will find cheaper priced alternatives, but you won't get better quality for more money' kind of things. Got one myself, ruddy love it, pleasure to use, clear 'dial' comfortable handle. Made in Britain, you get an individual calibration certificate with each one, lifetime guarantee.  :)
Title: Re: Torque wrench
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 23 June 2015, 09:09:54
As an addition... for the smaller wrench I was going to get a cheaper Sealey or whatever, but treat myself to a Halfords one for the bigger 60-300Nm one, my logic being that a cheap quality big torque wrench could easily fail, same way as a cheap n nasty breaker bar could, but even a moderate/low quality wrench only going up to a mere 80Nm would be less likely to break. Luckily I got offered the smaller Halfords for a Birthday present, but in hindsight I'd not go back, I'm very happy with my Halfords one.
Title: Re: Torque wrench
Post by: tunnie on 23 June 2015, 11:22:40
Got the 8-60Nm and 60-300Nm ones from Halfords many years ago now, very happy with them  :y
Title: Re: Torque wrench
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 23 June 2015, 11:27:11
Yup, I've no defence against them costing well over double what you can pay for a Sealey or whoever, except that when it comes to tools I try my best to buy well and buy once. I know these torque wrenches'll last me a lifetime  :)

Nb: Also very passionate about buying Made in Britain things where possible  :y
Title: Re: Torque wrench
Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2015, 13:45:36
I have the Halfords 6-40Nm and the 60-300Nm ones, after getting cheesed off with the cheap Chinese ones (Sealey, Clarke etc), all geared up for US rather than UK.

Halfords ones are approx. half retail price on trade.
Title: Re: Torque wrench
Post by: Phil L on 24 June 2015, 18:47:33
Useful to know, thanks
Title: Re: Torque wrench
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 25 June 2015, 09:11:43
Most welcome, help when we can  :y
Title: Re: Torque wrench
Post by: Carfix on 25 June 2015, 10:35:06
I have a Halfords 10-70Nm and a Norbar (do they still exist?) 30- 150Nm.

Both where bought a many years ago and have had plenty of use without any problems.
Title: Re: Torque wrench
Post by: EMD on 25 June 2015, 12:18:11
Other than the rocker cover bolts what else is such a low torque  :-\ Ive seen those
older style torque wrenches with the external reading needles  :-\
Title: Re: Torque wrench
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 June 2015, 12:24:49
Quote from: EMD on 25 June 2015, 12:18:11
Other than the rocker cover bolts what else is such a low torque  :-\ Ive seen those
older style torque wrenches with the external reading needles  :-\
Thermostat bolts, seat bolts, water pump pulley bolts... must be others too :-\
Title: Re: Torque wrench
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 25 June 2015, 13:34:06
Norbar still going, and making very good tools - rumour has it that Halfords Torque Wrenches are actually a rebranded Norbar. Bizzarely, Norbar offer a good warranty, Halfords offer a lifetime warranty, for the same product.  :y