What Torque Wrench

[Pauluk]

Hi

I was thinking of treating myself to a torque wrench (low end 2NM to 20NM+).

The sealey wrench seems like good value and has some good reviews, but I'm not sure.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-8-in...&qid=1402739977&sr=8-5&keywords=torque+wrench

Could anyone recommend one that they have used or are using. I don't mind paying a little more but I don't want to spend silly money.

Cheers

Paul

 

[Vapin' Joe]

TBH I'd save myself some money and not buy one at all. The maximum torque values on carbon fibre components are well in excess of what you normally do with an Allen key. For instance, most seatposts quote 6Nm max torque figure - as I found out twice in a few minutes the clamp bolt will strip it's thread at around 5Nm.

Unless you are an exceptionally hefty lad with the feel of a numb elephant you just don't need one.

 

[smokeysmoo]

I used to have a Giant branded one, (around £50), it did what it said on the tin but I sold it a while ago as I found it simply wasn't needed TBH.

If you do get one ensure it's properly calibrated and make sure you have it checked periodically in line with the manufacturers recommendation, otherwise it really is pointless.

 

[Custom24]

I bought that Sealey one a couple of years ago. It's fine, although I'm not an expert on torque wrenches - I have another one that I use one the car wheel nuts that does 40-200 Nm or something, from Screwfix. I checked the calibration (myself) on the Screwfix one and it was within tolerance. The Sealey one comes with a calibration certificate, so I didn't bother checking that one.

Actuating them at low torque a few times before use, and leaving the torque set low when finished is supposed to help keep them within calibration.

 

[slowmotion]

I've got a Sealey that covers 5-25Nm. I'm very happy with it.