Taggy Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 Gotta buy a torque wrench to do my head, don't want to spend loads but want one which isn't shit either, anyone know any on offer or at a good price? Quote
Rob H@RCH Engineering Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 The Halfords ones are very good for the money more so if you have a trade card! I have just replaced one of my snap-on ones for a halfords there British made too! Quote
Mattysr Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 Teng tools ones are good mate and good price Quote
Rock-Kick-Ass Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=draper&_osacat=0&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0&_nkw=draper+torque+wrench&_sacat=0&_from=R40 Quote
AdDaMan Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 Best one under £90http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DRAPER-1-2-Sq-Drive-Micrometer-Reversible-Ratchet-Torque-Wrench-30-210Nm-30357-/290847424907?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item43b7db818b Quote
Jamie5414 Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Draper tools are shit. Buy snap-on or Norbar. Loads on ebay just take your pick. (If you go for Norbar, get the style with the red strips down the handle, not the other types) Used one here- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-SNAP-ON-TORQUE-WRENCH-QT2FR100-3-8-drive-20-100-ft-lb-Flex-Head-/171225053522?pt=UK_Measuring_Tools_Levels&hash=item27ddcef952 Norbar one,not known by a lot of people. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Norbar-13046-Torque-Wrench-Adjustable-Industrial-Ratchet-1-2in-40-200-N-m-/370926921342?pt=UK_Baby_BabyFeedingUtensils_EH&hash=item565cf7a67e Edited January 22, 2014 by Jamie5414 Quote
TurboTobz Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 Agree with jamies suggestions i have a snap on one and have requested work buy us a big norbar As my snap on is not going to be ruined at work lol Quote
Ryan-11 Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 There's no point spending a lot of money on one if you're only gona use it a few times, I bought the draper one for when i was building my engine and it worked perfrct! Quote
AdDaMan Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/84791/torque-wrench-reviews-2014-group-test Quote
Taggy Posted January 22, 2014 Author Posted January 22, 2014 yeah it will literally get used a few times a year i would say! Quote
Fozzie Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 I have a Draper 3/8 socket set, taken a right pounding for the last 3 years and been spot on On the other hand, the internals on my Sealey torque wrench completely shattered at well under the maximum torque setting, was not impressed at all. They did replace it for free under warranty mind you. Quote
AdamB Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Stay away from Sealey, I got one used it once and never again. Just doesn't feel like a quality product and just doesn't seem to wanna click even though I know I've gone past the torque setting.Teng are good or Halfords. No need to spend stupid amounts if its only going to see little use. Quote
Rob H@RCH Engineering Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Snap-on one are crap we have ours calibrated every 6 month and mine kept failing that's why I got the halfords one there made by norbar and are very reliable at a good price. Quote
MARC MOSS Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 I bought one from aldi ha ha ha just for torquing up my wheel nuts mind do I don't kill my Snap on ..£17.99 and it's works great but feels fucking terrible lol Quote
kavan-k Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Snap on are good in the respect that yes, when their tools break they replace them for free, but I have a mechanic a few doors up from me and he is never done sending tools back and getting them replaced, but he would swear by them.. strange haha Quote
Rob H@RCH Engineering Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Snap on are good in the respect that yes, when their tools break they replace them for free, but I have a mechanic a few doors up from me and he is never done sending tools back and getting them replaced, but he would swear by them.. strange haha Snap-on torque wrenches are not covered by the life time warranty as there a calibrated item!! its a min charge of 60 quid plus vat I think it is! for any repair or calibration adjustment! thats why I got shut of mine! MAC tools ones are the same too! All the norbar, halfords, old school brit tool ones are easy ajusted to get them back into tolerance and dont need expensive repairs for calibration. On the other hand the smaller 3/8s and 1/4 drive snap-on ones can be adjusted too by the calibrator but some wont adjust them anyway! I have been using torque wrenches now for the best part of 20 years lol Quote
kavan-k Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) So this norbar outfit is the ticket then Rob? Id be tempted to try a few stuff out!Just had a quick scan of the bay there, just the wrenches they do? Edited January 23, 2014 by kavan-k Quote
Rob H@RCH Engineering Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 I would recommend the Halfords pro ones mate if you have a Halfords trade card they work out about 1/2 the price and are very good IMO British made and are very clear to read where the snap-on ones can be a pain in the ass! Quote
kavan-k Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Maybe go down tomorrow a blast when im on my break! No trade card tho lol Quote
Rob H@RCH Engineering Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Get one mate all you need is a wage slip or something you don't have to be in the motor trade just a trade lol Quote
kavan-k Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Right enough? Handy!!!! Haha will try that tomorrow pal, cheers Quote
Jamie5414 Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 Got offered a Norbar 200 today for £50 of a work mate! I was shocked because I was under the assumption it was used (I had bought it from him and put it in my car already) then I took it out the case when I got home just now and it's brand new! I was literally just looking for a new one when this thread came up too, bonus :D mmmmmmm Quote
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