ccubed Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Can any one recommend a nice small torque wrench. I have a big one for wheel nuts and so on. I would like one for engine rebuilding up to about 25nm. 1/4 drive. To go with my 1/4 drive halfords pro socket set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungle Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Do not touch Draper ones!!!! Total crap!!! Bought one & it would not click so sent it back & the 2nd one lasted 2 mins before going the same way. I tried to contact Draper directly & got no where. Draper is sh*t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfreddybikes Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Can any one recommend a nice small torque wrench. I have a big one for wheel nuts and so on. I would like one for engine rebuilding up to about 25nm. 1/4 drive. To go with my 1/4 drive halfords pro socket set. got a teng 1/4 drive which is nice bit of kit and not too much money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcuszs Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 My vote also goes for the halfords 3/8 one , nice bit of kit and cheap aswell. From what i can gather its made by beta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcuszs Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 sorry double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobert Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Halfords 3/8" one is perfect for most bike jobs. £50 or thereabouts. Use a 3/8 -to-1/4" adapter. That's the one I have - good value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpyduck Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 My vote also goes for the halfords 3/8 one , nice bit of kit and cheap aswell. From what i can gather its made by beta This is the one I have too, excellent bit of kit. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick448 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Sealey STW1011 - Torque Wrench Micrometer Style 3/8"Sq Drive 7-112Nm/5-83lb.ft is what I have. I think anyway! It is part of the Premierline range. Works well and never been any problems. Though the Halfords stuff is good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona63 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 I just bought me a Halfords one too. It's had a fair bit of use over the Xmas hols and I am very impressed with it. It feels like a very nice bit of kit to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccubed Posted January 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 so we don't think there is a quarter inch version. I have a 3/8 drive I was thinking of something just for the small stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 I have teng, 1/2", 3/8" and 1/4". They are the shnizzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Von Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 I've just bought this on Thursday for doing the head bolts of the RGV, tried it out at it works nice...so far, but even at £20 if it lasts 2 - 3 years, getting another isn't a massive issue. 1/4" drive clarke torque wrench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heds954 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Halfords here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccubed Posted January 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Hendo, is that the red handled one. Does 5 to 25 nm and angular measurement. already getting excited about that. Just 10 ins long.which is enough for any one.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilchicken0 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 I use Norbar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Hendo, is that the red handled one. Does 5 to 25 nm and angular measurement. already getting excited about that. Just 10 ins long.which is enough for any one.!! Phnaaar! Yes the 1/4" drive one is a little tiddler. http://www.teng.co.uk/1492ag-e-teng-tools-1-or-4-inches-drive-5-25nm-torque-wrench_1487_pd.asp I bought it for the same reason as Ray Von, to do the TZR's head bolts up. 1/4" drive does 5 to 25NM 3/8" drive does 19 to 110NM 1/2" drive does 40 to 210NM Well worth the money IMO, you'd be surprised how un-tight bolts should be done up if that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo S2 Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I also have a teng for small stuff, it's red innit! Lovely thing to use... For 1/2 inch drive and larger forces I have a clerke one, does the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccubed Posted January 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Thanks people. I have ordered the Teng one. Looking forward to its lovelyness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnrazor Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Another vote for Teng, I have 1/4" one and it's a nice wrench. I also have 3/8" Powerbuilt one which I find easier to use and overall a better wrench... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will#224 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 A vote for norbar from me, they make quite a few for other brands too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp5 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 1/4" drive Teng owners... are they any good? I have an old Norbar 1/4" that's just shat itself . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abos Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 1325950256' post=644126] Halfords 3/8" one is perfect for most bike jobs. £50 or thereabouts. Use a 3/8 -to-1/4" adapter. Agreed its the best you can get without spending silly money. I've also got 1/4 inch drive screwdriver torque wrench from RS which is nice as I did not have to pay for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccubed Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Alex, I only just got mine, so a bit early to tell. It has quite an industrial feel to it.not as smooth and shiny as halfords pro stuff. But it is red which ads some psudo sexiness. At the end of the day it is likely to be good enough for me but for 40 squids it is not Snap on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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