I picked up a Teng one last year on the recommendations from people on here and various other forums, 40-240nm i'm sure. Calibration cert and it was only 50 odd quid IIRC
One thing I'd suggest is that you buy a non-mechanical one, so you stand a better chance of it staying within the calibration tolerances. Something like this... As with anything you get what you pay for, but as long as you look after it and don't throw it around your garage you should be okay
Pretty sure this is what i have but i would need to double check mine tomorrow http://www.screwfix.com/p/teng-tool...vR91siyk7hFODBsqDdKRam11fohr0tmCqlBoCd0bw_wcB Still the 40-200nm is more than enough for pretty much everything. The only time it hasn't went high enough was when i done rear discs on mine but they had to go up to 280nm and required an inch drive socket anyway
I have halfords ones, but they have gone quite expensive. If you know someone with a trade card, you may be ok. These are cheap and cheerful: http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p22733
I would go with Ste, norbar make great torque wrenches. Always back off the spring tension after use too. Not teaching you to suck eggs but will be surprised how many people do leave them loaded
Yes, you're right... The secret is to look after your torque wrench to keep it within calibration. I was a torque wrench technician for several years so I'd like to think I know a little bit haha
Yes it was older than me though.... My dad's, he brought it when he was building a kit car, 28years ago so it's lasted Cheers guys I'll have a look into them all!
It wasn't my only job there but yeah it was an interesting job actually... I was a service and repair technician for Britool, which involved a fair amount of torque wrench work.
I bet it's miles out now, whi way do they normally go out of sink , low or Hi as in set at say 120 lbs and only actually 110 lbs
They normally go light. Just because the spring looses it's tension a little over time. That's why I said earlier on about making sure you unload them after use. You should always use a calibrated torque meter to check your wrench if you have got one.
It can depend on the type of torque wrench though... Some go heavy due to internal wear, which is why I recommended the non-mechanical ones.
Ah fair one mate, can't say I have had one go heavy on me. Sure you know more than me though mate seen as you serviced them for a living!!
The Teng one that someone suggested seems fine to be fair, and there are places that will recalibrate them for you if you want it to be accurate
I'm using Hazets 5122-1 CT it works well 40-200Nm http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HAZET-512...707?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c492cb3f3
