Recommend me a Torque Wrench pls. - SV650.org

23-10-11, 02:13 PM

I "might" be getting a Torque Wrench as a Christmas gift and have been asked what one I would like if I was to get one.

Now, I don't know which ones I should avoid and which ones are good. Preferably I would want one that is reliable and accurate that covers most of the range that the SV bolts need. Not too bothered about having one that goes as far as what the Front Sprocket needs, but at least up to 65Nm for the Rear Axel. I don't want one that's going to be really expensive either.

Any recommendations appreciated.

23-10-11, 02:26 PM

I'd get a digital one, that's next on my list.

23-10-11, 04:24 PM

I have had a Halfords 1/2 inch drive one for 10+ years, and it's been faultless in all that time. You can pick one up for in the region of £50-60 (less when they have a sale, or get someone with a trade card!)

squirrel_hunter · 23-10-11, 04:29 PM

I use the Halfords Pro Torque Wrenches. Order on line now and they are 3 for 2 along with other Pro tools, I'm just working on my shopping list...

andrewsmith · 23-10-11, 05:54 PM

I'm sure Teng's got their 1/2" drive torque wrenches for about 1/3 off up until January, as its on my shopping list

I've got a 3/8" draper that cost me £25 its never missed a beat.
The halfords Pro stuff is normally good, the 3/8" socket set got some abuse until I bought a set of flatsides

garynortheast · 23-10-11, 08:56 PM

Halfords Pro for me too. Mine has been regularly used for the last 6 or 7 years with absolutely no problems.

tigersaw · 23-10-11, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by specialone

I'd get a digital one, that's next on my list.

Bought one last year but I dont like it much. It doesnt have that feel my older one has as it approaches the torque, before it clicks. The digital one is just dead in your hand, you just have the audio feedback.

23-10-11, 09:38 PM

£70 is probably a little steep for the Halfords one, plus it only goes up to 60Nm.

23-10-11, 09:49 PM

Torque wrench reviews here. 5 stars for the draper at only £20, even performed best on accuracy! Mines been perfect.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product...per_3001a.html

Cant find the review i saw of the smaller one, thats the one i got, scored well too.

23-10-11, 09:58 PM

Thanks beabert. Will look into that one. Good price and sounds like it does the job.

23-10-11, 02:13 PM	#1
Dunn-y Guest Posts: n/a	Recommend me a Torque Wrench pls. I "might" be getting a Torque Wrench as a Christmas gift and have been asked what one I would like if I was to get one. Now, I don't know which ones I should avoid and which ones are good. Preferably I would want one that is reliable and accurate that covers most of the range that the SV bolts need. Not too bothered about having one that goes as far as what the Front Sprocket needs, but at least up to 65Nm for the Rear Axel. I don't want one that's going to be really expensive either. Any recommendations appreciated.

23-10-11, 02:26 PM	#2
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me a Torque Wrench pls. I'd get a digital one, that's next on my list.

23-10-11, 04:24 PM	#3
carpet monster Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me a Torque Wrench pls. I have had a Halfords 1/2 inch drive one for 10+ years, and it's been faultless in all that time. You can pick one up for in the region of £50-60 (less when they have a sale, or get someone with a trade card!)

23-10-11, 04:29 PM	#4
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Recommend me a Torque Wrench pls. I use the Halfords Pro Torque Wrenches. Order on line now and they are 3 for 2 along with other Pro tools, I'm just working on my shopping list... __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

23-10-11, 05:54 PM	#5
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Recommend me a Torque Wrench pls. I'm sure Teng's got their 1/2" drive torque wrenches for about 1/3 off up until January, as its on my shopping list I've got a 3/8" draper that cost me £25 its never missed a beat. The halfords Pro stuff is normally good, the 3/8" socket set got some abuse until I bought a set of flatsides __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

23-10-11, 08:56 PM	#6
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,691	Re: Recommend me a Torque Wrench pls. Halfords Pro for me too. Mine has been regularly used for the last 6 or 7 years with absolutely no problems.

23-10-11, 09:38 PM	#8
Dunn-y Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me a Torque Wrench pls. £70 is probably a little steep for the Halfords one, plus it only goes up to 60Nm.

23-10-11, 09:49 PM	#9
beabert Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me a Torque Wrench pls. Torque wrench reviews here. 5 stars for the draper at only £20, even performed best on accuracy! Mines been perfect. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product...per_3001a.html Cant find the review i saw of the smaller one, thats the one i got, scored well too. Last edited by beabert; 23-10-11 at 09:53 PM.

23-10-11, 09:58 PM	#10
Dunn-y Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me a Torque Wrench pls. Thanks beabert. Will look into that one. Good price and sounds like it does the job.

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