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Winder
29-01-13, 12:44 PM
Anybody nearby that has a torque wrench that works at under 45nm and are willing to lend it to me Thursday and Friday?
My one is 45nm plus so is no good.
I can give you beer or hand jobs in return.

Fallout
29-01-13, 12:57 PM
*runs out to buy a torque wrench and vaseline*

Wildkid
29-01-13, 02:00 PM
*runs out to buy a torque wrench and vaseline*
Typical Fallout!

ClunkintheUK
29-01-13, 02:12 PM
*runs out to buy a torque wrench and vaseline*

Under-prepared. Should have the Vaseline already.

Wideboy
29-01-13, 02:35 PM
I like to use the victims blood myself

dirtydog
29-01-13, 02:48 PM
Go buy one you tight git! ;)





Can you be trusted to return said tool in the same condition as it was borrowed?

ClunkintheUK
29-01-13, 02:51 PM
I like to use the victims blood myself

Stains a little too much. I find you have to rub it a lot to get the stain out afterwards.

chris8886
29-01-13, 03:04 PM
i have a teng tools one that goes down to 40nm, but that probably isn't quite low enough for you i suspect and i live in watford so i would doubt you'd be prepared to come this far just to borrow it!

Winder
29-01-13, 06:12 PM
Go buy one you tight git! ;)

Can you be trusted to return said tool in the same condition as it was borrowed?

I am a tight git! All the 1/4 drive ones i have looked at go up to 25 or 30nm and my 1/2 drive starts at 45nm. I don't want that gap. The halfords professional 3/8 drive one is 8nm - 60nm but i have bugger all 3/8 sockets! If anyone can recommend one that goes from single figures to 45nm i will splash the cash.

Yes i can be trusted to treat others property with respect. I do have an Irish accent though, so people think i'm going to sell said object and put the money towards a transit van.


I like to use the victims blood myself

Everyone knows that tears provide the best lubrication.


i have a teng tools one that goes down to 40nm, but that probably isn't quite low enough for you i suspect and i live in watford so i would doubt you'd be prepared to come this far just to borrow it!

Cheers chris but i'm after one that goes lower down the Nm range.

The Idle Biker
29-01-13, 06:13 PM
Think mine goes down to 28nm. Am away atm but I can let you have it on Sat morning.
Hand jobs fine mate, just give 'em a good wash first and put plenty of barrier cream on.

Cheers

Runako
29-01-13, 06:18 PM
What type do you have? It may not have notches below 45nm but doesn't mean it can't go lower. If its one of those with a turn handle at the bottom matching notches on the shaft with nm indicator, you can go lower than 45 if you work out how nm's per 180 degree turn (if that makes any sense). Had mine down to as low as 19 without having to use marking as a guide. Fairly sure it's accurate.

Edit: I have one like this - http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=torque+wrench&qscrl=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=17350531532432189023&sa=X&ei=oBIIUbP4M9G0hAebkoDYBw&ved=0CGYQ8gIwAA

The turn handle goes lower than 45nm, even though the indications on the shaft only start at 45.

dirtydog
29-01-13, 06:39 PM
I have the halfords pro one 3/8" drive that you can borrow along with some sockets to fit if you need them

Winder
29-01-13, 06:42 PM
What type do you have? It may not have notches below 45nm but doesn't mean it can't go lower. If its one of those with a turn handle at the bottom matching notches on the shaft with nm indicator, you can go lower than 45 if you work out how nm's per 180 degree turn (if that makes any sense). Had mine down to as low as 19 without having to use marking as a guide. Fairly sure it's accurate.

Edit: I have one like this - http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=torque+wrench&qscrl=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=17350531532432189023&sa=X&ei=oBIIUbP4M9G0hAebkoDYBw&ved=0CGYQ8gIwAA

The turn handle goes lower than 45nm, even though the indications on the shaft only start at 45.

Yes makes perfect sense. I will try it with something that i don't mind over tightening or snapping. Cheers

Winder
29-01-13, 06:52 PM
I have the halfords pro one 3/8" drive that you can borrow along with some sockets to fit if you need them

You are a gentleman Mr Dog sir. I am waiting for the father in law to return my call and if he cannot help then i would like to take you up on you'r generous offer.
I will let you know within the hour.

Thank you

dirtydog
29-01-13, 07:04 PM
You are a gentleman Mr Dog sir. I am waiting for the father in law to return my call and if he cannot help then i would like to take you up on you'r generous offer.
I will let you know within the hour.

Thank you


No problem. It should be nice and accurate as well as its brand new!

Winder
29-01-13, 08:02 PM
Thanks again DD but someone on facebook has said he can drop one over to me tomorrow. (Thank God for the tinterweb)
Father in law phone call wasn't a waste of time either as he has donated a set of oxford hot grips for free!

Thanks for the offer though, can always trust the org to either help you out or take the **** out of you until you forget what the problem is.

PS : I owe you one hand job/pint.

Runako
30-01-13, 12:08 AM
Yes makes perfect sense. I will try it with something that i don't mind over tightening or snapping. Cheers

Glad to help :D