tools advice

[Smeeagain]

I am looking to buy a torque wrench. My local auto shop has a draper one with lbft and Nm for £45 and whilst do i like to support the little local guy I can get the same one on Amazon for £21

Does anyone have any other recommendations on brands/sources

Smee

[pvr]

I bought two, for the reason of the ranges of them. I want to use them for the delicate stuff and the wheels, and a one-suits-all is not really that great.

The name of the make just slipped my memory, but will check it later.

[Smeeagain]

thats interesting and something I hadnt considered - yes please post the name if you get a moment

cheers

Smee

[bullethead]

As with pvr you defo need 2. A micrometer torque wrench and its big brother cos they dont all cover the full range needed. Sealey are reasonable for the dosh but there are some cheap 1's that come with a decent calibration certificate.

[X5Sport]

I use a Draper digital one (Model 77993 40-200Nm) for the heavy stuff like wheel nuts and a smaller Norbar that I've had for twnty years or so for the lighter stuff. As has been said, you really do need two as I have yet to find a decent one that covers the whole range of torques you'll come across. I bought the Draper one through Amazon too as is was MUCH cheaper. Still cost about £100 but should last for years. It also came with a Cal Cert. I'll probably replace the Norbar this year as I'm not certain of its accuracy given it's age and it has previously been left 'set' rather than wound off to minimum - which preserves the accuracy.

[pvr]

The units I bought were Roebuck ones.

I got them when a relative bought tools for BA and they were supposed to be the bees knees ...