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Title: handy tool
Post by: annihilator on 07 February 2016, 09:41:12
looks like just the job for those pesky cam cover bolts
available individually or in sets.

(http://s20.postimg.org/siimfdu3x/Prestacycle_Torq_Key_T_Handle_Torque_Limiting_Bit.jpg)

John.
Title: Re: handy tool
Post by: minifreek on 07 February 2016, 09:44:15
Very handy them, especially for that 1 bolt that no-one can ever get tight....

Id buy a set of them but I changed mine to allen headed stainless bolts about 2 years ago...
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Post by: BazaJT on 07 February 2016, 09:51:57
Look just the job don't they? Could be tempted to buy one/a set.
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Post by: minifreek on 07 February 2016, 10:05:23
Do we have a link...?
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Post by: TheBoy on 07 February 2016, 11:04:14
Whats wrong with a torque wrench, or have I missed something (probably!)
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Post by: Mr Gav on 07 February 2016, 11:25:40
Whats wrong with a torque wrench, or have I missed something (probably!)

I think most torque wrenches don`t go as low as 8Nm, I hav three but only one goes that low, the other two start at 10 & 20 Nm IIRC
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Post by: RobG on 07 February 2016, 11:27:20
Do we have a link...?
http://nextdaytyres.co.uk/details.aspx/prestacycle-torqkey-t-handle-torque-limiting-bits-tool-/1794/3771?gclid=covqidtf5cocfqmngwodj_wf5g
Title: Re: handy tool
Post by: TheBoy on 07 February 2016, 13:32:45
Whats wrong with a torque wrench, or have I missed something (probably!)

I think most torque wrenches don`t go as low as 8Nm, I hav three but only one goes that low, the other two start at 10 & 20 Nm IIRC
But if buying tools....

I think I'd rather buy a torque wrench than a single setting torque device.  Clearly I've missed the point ;D


Being a fan of the Hellfrauds torque wrenches, I have both the small one (8-60Nm) and the big boy (60 - 300Nm).  Not the cheapest options by a long shot, as even on trade the pair will set you back £80ish :o.  But as I do use them a fair bit, and they are much easier than those designed primarily for American market (with metric being an afterthought) its easier on my scarce grey matter cells ;D
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Post by: iansoutham on 07 February 2016, 14:32:40
Whats wrong with a torque wrench, or have I missed something (probably!)

I think most torque wrenches don`t go as low as 8Nm, I hav three but only one goes that low, the other two start at 10 & 20 Nm IIRC

Machine Mart do a Clarke 1/4" one that goes down to 5nm
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Post by: YZ250 on 07 February 2016, 20:45:17
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Being a fan of the Hellfrauds torque wrenches, I have both the small one (8-60Nm) and the big boy (60 - 300Nm).  Not the cheapest options by a long shot, as even on trade the pair will set you back £80ish :o.  ...........

Is that for the pair?  :o
They are about £80 each to the normal customer so that would be a great saving on trade if it's for both of them.  :-\
My Norbar 0-20Nm torque wrench died recently, hence my interest.  :)
Title: Re: handy tool
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2016, 17:54:36
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Being a fan of the Hellfrauds torque wrenches, I have both the small one (8-60Nm) and the big boy (60 - 300Nm).  Not the cheapest options by a long shot, as even on trade the pair will set you back £80ish :o.  ...........

Is that for the pair?  :o
They are about £80 each to the normal customer so that would be a great saving on trade if it's for both of them.  :-\
My Norbar 0-20Nm torque wrench died recently, hence my interest.  :)
Yeah, about £40 a pop last time I bought one. Retail prices haven't moved since, so doubt trade has either.