Cheap New Torque Wrench

[Volvi]

Ive been hanging out for a torque wrench for quite some years but never bought coz was mostly looking at the expensive warren brown type at around $250 which I just couldnt justify. Anyway I finally bought this one on Ebay as well as hundreds of other buyers. I havent got it yet and cant really vouch its quality but from what I read sounds like a great bargain and good enough for my few times a year use. Thought Id share this tip with you all.

[bazman]

Very handy piece of kit......been meaning to get one for a while now!!

[Batfink]

Hey Volvi.. can you keep us updated on quality of tool?
I have been hanging off getting a torque wrench too for same reason, not a big fan of internally mechanised settings and prefer the simple bar flex and pop units but then I am a simple person LOL

[BEAU]

I bought a $260 odd one a few years back from super cheap. Digital. Long handle. 130nm I think. Best investment after my chain tool, but gets heap's more use. Always rest easy knowing thing's are to torque.

[Thompy]

coil spring vs bar spring, bat, I used a supercheap one like that for years, each time I calibrated was never a problem. I now have a force one, same style, didn't cost the earth and I use it daily. the advantage in the ratchet end is worth it for me.

[revhead]

i just bought a snap on torque wrench $670, life time warranty ,works a treat

[Kendo]

I am a self confessed torqaholic. I torque everything that has a torque spec. Nothing like knowing everything is right.
Just remember, a torque wrench is a precision tool and you get what you pay for.

[Batfink]

coil spring vs bar spring, bat, I used a supercheap one like that for years, each time I calibrated was never a problem. I now have a force one, same style, didn't cost the earth and I use it daily. the advantage in the ratchet end is worth it for me.

I guess my problem has always been I can't trust something I can't see lol.. Like god, gravity, air and internal coil springs

[playswithnitro]

Warren & Brown, 1/2" 10-140ft/lb and 1/4" 10-180in/lb.

Cheaper than repairing stripped or snapped components.

You only have to buy good quality tools once.

[cyndemgum]

Don't get me wrong, I have a quality inch pound and a quality foot pound torque wrench that I have owned since I was an apprentice. Any spanner man that has been on the tools for years knows that some tasks are better done using your own experience. Seen plenty of people strip sump plugs, spark plugs, camshaft retaining bolts and many other fasteners that are screwed into alloys when using torque wrenches. Not saying not to use them. Just saying if you rely on that process alone you will eventually encounter problems. Take this advice however you wish. Have a blast, Paul.

[Rich2wd]

Thanks for the heads up Volvi. I didn't need a torque wrench but bought their 1/4" drive deep socket set for $70.

Cheers Rich

[Shifu]

Don't get me wrong, I have a quality inch pound and a quality foot pound torque wrench that I have owned since I was an apprentice. Any spanner man that has been on the tools for years knows that some tasks are better done using your own experience. Seen plenty of people strip sump plugs, spark plugs, camshaft retaining bolts and many other fasteners that are screwed into alloys when using torque wrenches. Not saying not to use them. Just saying if you rely on that process alone you will eventually encounter problems. Take this advice however you wish. Have a blast, Paul.

Having and using them is just a half solution to the people strip sump plugs, spark plugs, camshaft retaining bolts and many other fasteners that are screwed into alloys when using torque wrenches The other is looking at the torque tables and setting the tool accordingly to the bolts you tightening to prevent all of the above problems.