Kelsey Cooter wrote:Been looking at buying a torque driver for a while, what does everyone like/dislike?
Kelsey Cooter wrote:What brand do you have bladeracer?
brett1868 wrote:Any large bicycle shop should have the small 1/4" drive torque wrenches, think I got mine from Clarence St Cyclery in Sydney.
Justin9mm wrote:brett1868 wrote:Any large bicycle shop should have the small 1/4" drive torque wrenches, think I got mine from Clarence St Cyclery in Sydney.
I know you can get those but they are in NM and I know its an easy conversion but I want to be able to set things to the exact manufacturers in/lbs specification. I'm looking for a better quality one than the cycle ones you can buy for $50-$60.
Justin9mm wrote:brett1868 wrote:Any large bicycle shop should have the small 1/4" drive torque wrenches, think I got mine from Clarence St Cyclery in Sydney.
I know you can get those but they are in NM and I know its an easy conversion but I want to be able to set things to the exact manufacturers in/lbs specification. I'm looking for a better quality one than the cycle ones you can buy for $50-$60.
bladeracer wrote:Justin9mm wrote:brett1868 wrote:Any large bicycle shop should have the small 1/4" drive torque wrenches, think I got mine from Clarence St Cyclery in Sydney.
I know you can get those but they are in NM and I know its an easy conversion but I want to be able to set things to the exact manufacturers in/lbs specification. I'm looking for a better quality one than the cycle ones you can buy for $50-$60.
If you equate high price with high quality this would do the trick for sure.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Warren-Brown-Deflecting-Beam-Torque-Wrench-1-4-1-25Nm-320510/122110084440
I would definitely recommend one that clicks so you can both feel and hear it.
darwindingo wrote:G"Day KC
Something like this may fulfill your requirements ?...
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Produc ... ive/214303
Or if you prefer more brand name stuff....?
https://www.bunnings.com.au/kincrome-1- ... h_p6120104
These two examples both offer IN/Lb and Nm on the one tool, they are certainly not alone in that aspect... One thing I'll add is that this kind of gear (regardless of what you get) requires care... As said by bladeracer, "treat it as a precision instrument, keep it cased and take the tension out of the springs during storage"....
Also, examine the warranty if you are inclined to spend up big on one... I think you will find that even the mobs that offer lifetime warranty on most tools, like Sidcrome/Kincrome, Repco etc....... will offer significantly less warranty on such tools.. Read the fine print..!!!!!
The drunken dingo
darwindingo wrote: As said by bladeracer, "treat it as a precision instrument, keep it cased and take the tension out of the springs during storage"....
bladeracer wrote:darwindingo wrote: As said by bladeracer, "treat it as a precision instrument, keep it cased and take the tension out of the springs during storage"....
I forgot the most important bit - never lend any precision tool to anybody!