Torque wrench

[stumpy66]

Anyone know of a good but cheapish torque wrench, i have adjusted my seatpost but not sure if tight enough and dont want to overtighten

 

[jonathanw]

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bbb-btl-73-torqueset-torque-spanner-set/

I use this one, but not sure of your definition of "cheapish"

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I'm using a set of these Giant Tool Shed ones.
http://www.mcconveycycles.com/store/product/11402/giant-tool-shed-torque-wrench/

 

[400bhp]

Can't you just do it by feel?

If it moves, it's too loose. Just keep tightening in incremental parts.

 

[martint235]

I tend to do most things by feel. Torque wrenches do seem very expensive for what they are. Or that could just be me being miserly....

 

[smokeysmoo]

+1 for the Giant one, and it's a chunk cheaper here; http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/122839.html

[EDIT] It's worth it's weight for me as I have very little mechanical sympathy

 

[simon.r]

Can't you just do it by feel?

If it moves, it's too loose. Just keep tightening in incremental parts.

Got to admit that's my technique as well. That and the rule of thumb that the bigger the bolt, the bigger the spanner, the tighter you do it up

(I do own a torque wrench, bought years ago when I started working on motorbikes, but it only got used a few times...)

 

[slowmotion]

I have a Sealy Tools STW101 wrench. 5 to 25 Nm.

http://www.pvrdirect.co.uk/productinfo.aspx?catref=STW101

I also bought a cheap set of 1/4" socket hex keys for about £10 on fleabay as well as a 1/4" to 3/8" socket converter.

They seem to work pretty well. The wrench even comes with a three point calibration certificate BTW

 

[Gary E]

If you use a torque wrench remember to wind it back to it's minimum setting when you've finished with it. It'll stay in calibration longer that way.

If you're not going to be using it much you might want to consider storing it in the house to prevent moisture getting into it and affecting it's accuracy.

To be fair the only way to ensure that it's in cal is to test it on a torque meter every time you use it

 

[paulw1969]

Halfords do a smaller model which it is under its own brand and should do all the jobs required on a bike i would think it is actually a good make of torque wrench which is dressed up for Halfords.....sorry cannot remember the brand at the mo.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_178843_langId_-1_categoryId_165469

 

[400bhp]

Hafords stuff used to be snap-on didn't they. Don't know if they still are. Agree, their tools are generally of a good standard.

 

[paulw1969]

not sure these were snap on.......i'm damned if i can remember......i however it is mentioned in the reviews by someone who does. i have this one and the large one, not had any problems with either, good action......not used on the bike only the car so far....but not had the bike for a week yet
The missus bought me the pro set of sockets (by my request) for xmas a couple of years ago...excellent piece of kit....wait for the reductions then buy and their tools are good value.

 

[youngoldbloke]

I have a Sealy Tools STW101 wrench. 5 to 25 Nm.

http://www.pvrdirect.co.uk/productinfo.aspx?catref=STW101

I also bought a cheap set of 1/4" socket hex keys for about £10 on fleabay as well as a 1/4" to 3/8" socket converter.

They seem to work pretty well. The wrench even comes with a three point calibration certificate BTW

I would recommend the STW1012 from PVR - 3/8 drive. 2-24Nm. That range will cover most bicycle related jobs. I also bought an AK623, 3/8, 27.1-108.5 Nm, but that has had very little use. PVR also had a good range of hex sockets and converters. The whole lot - 2 wrenches, socket set and converter, cost me around £60 at the time, but you only really need the lower range wrench for most jobs.

 

[seashaker]

I have a draper one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-3457...9T2O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331933213&sr=8-1 thats good, also the Halfords own brand socket sets as previously said are very good quality

 

[stumpy66]

Can't you just do it by feel?

If it moves, it's too loose. Just keep tightening in incremental parts.

Im just dont want to overtighten the seat bolt etc on my carbon frame n seatpost, its already slipped by nnot having it tight enough. Are they easy to set tomthe correct torque