Torque wrench

Looks ok AB, king chrome stuff is pretty good stuff and is top quality weekend warrior stuff.

The only problem with those head hinge style tension wrenches is when you are doing very small torques it can be hard to feel the wrench click of and you can over tension the bolt / nut you are trying not to over tension :blink:

I have snap on tension wrenches that work the same was and am happy with them but for fine low torque work I use a 1/4 drive Warren & Brown Deflecting Beam Torque Wrench one that the pin pops out to be sure

Warren & Brown Deflecting Beam Torque Wrench

FEATURES:
– Dual signal ( see and hear when the wrench has reached the selected torque.)
– Very strong and durable all steel construction
– Manufactured to the highest standards so you can be comfortable that your readings
are extremely accurate
– Meets or exceeds Australian standards so you know that your getting the best!

Part Number – 320500
Capacity – 10-220 in.lbs / 1-25Nm
Drive Size – 3/8″
Length – 20cm
Packed weight – .454kg

Just from experience as its my job :laugh: get whatever you are happy with mate

Another web sites that may help

http://www.warrenandbrown.com.au/PrecisionTools/home.aspx

http://www.snapontools.com.au/

TB

There’s obviously many people here with much experience using them day in day out. When it comes down to it (or down to $) it’s better to have a reasonable TWrench then no TW.
I have Kingchrome TWs and admit they may not be 100% accurate but at least they are consistent. I have not stripped anything yet. If money isn’t an issue I would direct you to the TB’s last post as those “pin type” TW like the Warren & Brown are the “Rolls Royce” of TWs. No question, the pin type are fooking brilliant.

Last thing, if you go for a cheaper type like the Kingchrome, don’t unwind them all the way out, leave some slight tension on them as I have heard (and seen) them dismantle themselves to a point of no return (then the’re RS).

Haha yes :laugh: when I say slight, yes I mean slight of course. For sake of completeness, you can feel the tension completely go, it’s either nothing or something. I rest it against the “something”, but not wind into the “something”. That will confuse you .

When it comes down to it, even if there is some loss of tension over time, by my logic there will be less chance of over tightening, so the calibration will be “out” on the safe side. Instead of 10Nm it will really be 8-9Nm. In my mind – no big deal. At least all 4 (for eg) will be consistent.

my dad has a W&B torque wrench, hes had it as long as i remember:laugh: :laugh:

that makes me feel old:laugh: