Ian Pearson
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 12:55 PM |
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Torque Wrench
Hi All,
I'm looking for a decent torque wrench. I want something robust, and was looking at a Norbar. Any recommendations?
Regards,
Ian.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 12:56 PM |
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Britool or Snap-on. Try ebay for bargains.
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Danozeman
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 12:58 PM |
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Norbars are good.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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adithorp
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 01:02 PM |
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Britool ones are very good and a lot cheaper than Snap-On.
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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02GF74
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 01:06 PM |
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Norbar are good. In theroy I have 2 but one has gone missing.
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 01:08 PM |
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I got a halfords pro one, seems ok to me
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mookaloid
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 01:11 PM |
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Halfords professional looks good - I've had a halfords one for 20 odd years and it's served me well. 
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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mcerd1
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 01:12 PM |
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Britool gets my vote
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 01:22 PM |
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I still use one of these, which may seem very backward but I like the way I can feel whats going on and find the snap ones don't give you that
due to them being so stiff and heavy
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tomprescott
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 04:35 PM |
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I'm a fan of proxxon, can't beat the germans!
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Mix
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 04:55 PM |
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Hi
Just to point out that all torque wrenches require periodic adjustment. I own Snap On ones which are used professionally and they are checked against
a standard before every period of use. All break-back wrenches will deliver progressivly less than indicated torque with use due to wear of internal
components and 'relaxation' of the spring elements. I would recommend buying a mid priced wrench and sourcing somewhere with the facility
to calibrate it or making a fixture to do this yourself.
Regards Mick
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James
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 06:25 PM |
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Love my Teng one I bought a few years ago.
Want another lower level one one and wouldn't hesitate to go Teng again.
Cheers,
James
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 06:50 PM |
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Britool for me as well , I have a range to cover various settings and the can be recalibrated/repaired . Didn't like the Snap On one I had ,
just personal preference
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big_wasa
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 06:55 PM |
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Ive got Snap-on but have also had Teng.
I would buy both again
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COREdevelopments
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 07:35 PM |
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i would say britool or snap-on. also at the moment the snap-on van in my area has got a really tidy Blue-point 1/2" torque wrench which is
priced very good. worth a look in.
atb
Rob
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chris.russell
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 07:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mix
Hi
Just to point out that all torque wrenches require periodic adjustment. I own Snap On ones which are used professionally and they are checked against
a standard before every period of use. All break-back wrenches will deliver progressivly less than indicated torque with use due to wear of internal
components and 'relaxation' of the spring elements. I would recommend buying a mid priced wrench and sourcing somewhere with the facility
to calibrate it or making a fixture to do this yourself.
Regards Mick
Just to add to this, last week i was on a course at work to do with bolt torquing.
The guy running the course sells/uses a lot of torque wrenches and explained that almost 30% of the new wrenches his company recieves (from the
manufacturer and professional grade) were out by over 20% due to knocks and bangs recieved during delivery.
Not sure it if was salesmans "poetic licence" but its worth getting a new wrench tested but a local company to ensure its accurate.
[Edited on 12/11/08 by chris.russell]
Mines a pint
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