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27th August 2021, 15:57 | #1 |
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Torque Wrench(s)
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I would like to buy a torque wrench (or two if necessary) which would meet the majority of my needs working on a Rover 75. Can I have your suggestions/recommendations please. Thanks. Regards David |
27th August 2021, 16:05 | #2 |
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These two are all you need.
https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/spanners-and-wrenches/halfords-advanced-torque-wrench-model-60-488695.html?cm_mmc=Google+PLA-_-Tools%3EHand+Tools%3ESpanners+and+Wrenches-_-Tools%3EHand+Tools%3ESpanners+&+Wrenches-_-488695&istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istFeedId=62b447cf-331e-4fec-a47a-9985ff72d404&istItemId=wxttxxlqx&istBid=tzwt&_$ja= tsid:94971|cid:8979078227|agid:94446561327|tid:aud-271742665924:pla-331474296638|crid:412800844787|nw:g|rnd:1291867385 8607794120|dvc:c|adp:|mt:|loc:9045073&gclid=EAIaIQ obChMIwIC6ncnR8gIVibTtCh11dAoUEAQYAiABEgJgYPD_BwE https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/spanners-and-wrenches/halfords-advanced-torque-wrench-model-300-488729.html?cm_mmc=Google+PLA-_-Tools%3EHand+Tools%3ESpanners+and+Wrenches-_-Tools%3EHand+Tools%3ESpanners+&+Wrenches-_-488729&istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istFeedId=62b447cf-331e-4fec-a47a-9985ff72d404&istItemId=wxttxxlqt&istBid=tzwt&_$ja= tsid:94971|cid:8979078227|agid:94446561327|tid:aud-271742665924:pla-331474296638|crid:412800844787|nw:g|rnd:1291867385 8607794120|dvc:c|adp:|mt:|loc:9045073&gclid=EAIaIQ obChMIwIC6ncnR8gIVibTtCh11dAoUEAQYAyABEgIgevD_BwE They are of outstanding quality - I have them and they are manufactured by Norbar. If you wish to treat yourself, add this one for the mid-range. https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/spanners-and-wrenches/halfords-advanced-torque-wrench-model-100-488703.html?cm_mmc=Google+PLA-_-Tools%3EHand+Tools%3ESpanners+and+Wrenches-_-Tools%3EHand+Tools%3ESpanners+&+Wrenches-_-488703&istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istFeedId=62b447cf-331e-4fec-a47a-9985ff72d404&istItemId=wxttxxlmq&istBid=tzwt&_$ja= tsid:94971|cid:8979078227|agid:94446561327|tid:aud-271742665924:pla-331474296638|crid:412800844787|nw:g|rnd:1291867385 8607794120|dvc:c|adp:|mt:|loc:9045073&gclid=EAIaIQ obChMIwIC6ncnR8gIVibTtCh11dAoUEAQYASABEgKIOfD_BwE Then a 28-210 Nm Clarke or Silverline (approx £30) to keep in the boot for the wheel nuts. |
27th August 2021, 16:21 | #3 |
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For a jobbing DIY'er the Halfords range is ideal; very good quality and decently priced. Always worth checking if they're doing any online discounts or Manager's Specials in store. My personal favourite is the KD range which is down to my Grandfather having their stuff, being a very talented engineer he was extremely particular about his handtools.
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27th August 2021, 16:58 | #4 |
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I have Draper professional. I like the fact they come in a decent plastic protective case and quite like Drape tools as I find them good quality and long lasting.
others can advise, if a Torque wrench that does a very wide range of Torque, is any better or worse then one that covers a smaller range of Torque macafee2 |
27th August 2021, 18:10 | #5 |
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Of all the torque wrenches I've owned (I have a few for the day job) Norbar have remained the most accurate over time.
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28th August 2021, 10:59 | #6 |
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30th August 2021, 09:33 | #7 | |
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This a really good question. The accuracy of consumer torque wrenches is usually specified so that it is x% of the maximum of the range. This means that even if within specification, which may not be the case for the £25 instruments as they do not carry a calibration certificate, a torque wrench with a range maximum of 200Nm and +/4% spec can be out by +/- 8Nm when used at 30Nm i.e. the torque applied can be anywhere between 22Nm and 38Nm. By contrast, a torque wrench with the same accuracy spec and a range of 12 to 50Nm used at 30Nm will have a much smaller possible error i.e. 28Nm to 32Nm. Given that a fastener with a high torque requirement will always be able to withstand more abuse than one with a lower requirement, my recommendation is to focus more on the lower and mid-range needs i.e. 8Nm to 100Nm. I have a Halfords Professional 8Nm to 60Nm wrench which is made by Norbar. It has a +/-3% accuracy spec and a calibration certificate with measurements at 10Nm, 40Nm and 60Nm. It's a beautiful piece of engineering and one that I can trust where low torque values are needed. The actual calibration readings on the certificate at the 40Nm setting are between 39.69Nm and 39.95Nm. At 10Nm they are between 10.01Nm and 10.18Nm. The OP may find the Autoexpress tests helpful. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/produc...orque-wrenches Last edited by MSS; 30th August 2021 at 09:49.. |
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Thanks for your thoughts. All four would cost about £315. Not quite sure I want to spend that much. I think I'm looking to buy one which would cover most of the minor work I might want to carry out on my car. Any suggestions regarding the torque range which I would need to work on my car? Regards David |
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29th August 2021, 12:36 | #9 | |
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That's a fair comment. The total would be more than some of our cars! I have to confess that after stripping a thread on the alloy crankcase of my motorbike in the early 1980's, I swore never to trust anything other than quality torque wrenches. Teng are not quite as tightly specified for accuracy as Norbar or Halfords Advance, but equally a few Nm in 50 Nm will not really be an issue for general use. So how about this set which should cover 99% of your needs. https://www.ffx.co.uk/product/Get/Te...SABEgImGfD_BwE Or start off with just the 20Nm to 100Nm for £60 which I find to be the most useful range. https://www.toolden.co.uk/p/teng-too...iABEgIy7PD_BwE and later add the 40 to 200Nm Teng to your collection for £60 if needed. https://www.ffx.co.uk/product/Get/Te...SABEgJx2fD_BwE |
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28th August 2021, 18:01 | #10 |
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On the recommendation of a regular poster member I purchased one 2-3 years back from Lidl - blown plastic case, extension bar and 3 sockets included. Good quality although I haven't tried to calibrate it but it does the job for me.
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