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Torque Wrench Advice Please
« on: 11 May 2007, 11:19:21 »
Hi All
I'm trying to kit myself out to become self sufficient on repairs. I'm currently looking at Torque wrenches. There appear to ba a wide variety of types and prices, so rather than learn by doing, I was wondering if there are any recommnedations from the group regarding

1. The most useful in terms of range (e.g. 8 - 150 NM etc), or do I need several to cover the range.
2. The best manufacturer/ supplier  regards price performance (e.g. Halfords do 2 range variants, but they ar £50 each - is this about the right price?)
3. Good online stockists

Thanks Pat

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Re: Torque Wrench Advice Please
« Reply #1 on: 11 May 2007, 13:12:46 »
you need 2 for the omega for most jobs and 3 to do all jobs.

I have a sealey for up to 25nm and a huge draper from 25nm to 180nm.

Think some jobs need one up to 210nm though.

Sealey always get my vote - but not cheap  :-/
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Re: Torque Wrench Advice Please
« Reply #2 on: 11 May 2007, 13:14:05 »
actually thinking again if you get a good Etailer you will get a sealey cheaper than a Halfords one  ;)
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Re: Torque Wrench Advice Please
« Reply #4 on: 11 May 2007, 16:21:40 »
Recently purchased one from Halfords, (Professional Torque Wrench) range is from 40 - 200 Nm with half inch square drive, it was £49.99 and it is a lifetime warrenty.
Apparently anything you buy from Halfords with the "Professional" mark is lifetime warrenty.

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Re: Torque Wrench Advice Please
« Reply #5 on: 11 May 2007, 19:02:44 »
I have a Halfords trade card Pat. Not sure if it covers tools but you're welcome to use it if it does.
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Re: Torque Wrench Advice Please
« Reply #6 on: 11 May 2007, 19:24:39 »
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Ive just bought one of these which has a good range on it :y

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEALEY-Torque-Wrench-Micrometer-Style-3-8-Drive-7-112Nm_W0QQitemZ160114983642QQihZ006QQcategoryZ30917QQcmdZViewItem

good range and good price   :y
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Re: Torque Wrench Advice Please
« Reply #7 on: 11 May 2007, 20:54:27 »
That looks a good bet......

Idealy you want a 1/2 inch one as well for wheel nuts etc.......but they are cheaper than the low range ones...
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Re: Torque Wrench Advice Please
« Reply #8 on: 11 May 2007, 21:10:57 »
Thanks all, I really appreciate the advice. I'll go for the Sealey on Ebay. (Thanks for the Halfords TC offer Steve)

Pat

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Re: Torque Wrench Advice Please
« Reply #9 on: 11 May 2007, 21:18:29 »
There is VAT to add to the price but its still quite cheap :y
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