Scott Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Well, once i start getting into that, i'll splash out on a proper unit! As for now, am just using it as part of my wheel change kit in the boot of my car! Seems ok for that so far!! (-; You can't tell with decent brands either, I would just be a lot more inclined to trust a more expensive and reputable dealer than I would the likes of Laser (although I remember them doing a cracking cider for £1.20 when I was younger, 1L and 9%). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Kong Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 You can't tell with decent brands either, I would just be a lot more inclined to trust a more expensive and reputable dealer than I would the likes of Laser (although I remember them doing a cracking cider for £1.20 when I was younger, 1L and 9%). So would i! But until i get into some real work this will do! And of course the odd finger tightening!!! (-; Laser Cider? I don't remember that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Good suggestions, thanks guys! How do you go about getting them checked/calibrated? Do you do something home-brew like this? --> http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showthread.php?232615-How-to-perform-your-own-torque-wrench-calibration-testing .... or do some high street firms offer testing services? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Good suggestions, thanks guys! How do you go about getting them checked/calibrated? Do you do something home-brew like this? --> http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showthread.php?232615-How-to-perform-your-own-torque-wrench-calibration-testing .... or do some high street firms offer testing services? I'm fortunate in that we have our own calibration department so I got mine checked in work. Other than that your best bet is to find a calibration company, locally we have cuthbertson laird that are good for things like that. For wheel nuts it generally won't matter but if you want to torque down the cams or the head then it needs to be right. If you contacted a local engineering company they would be able to point you in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 I bought a Teng 19-110NM wrench from a place called RM Tools on ebay for less than £40. That torque range covers most of the things I'll want to use the wrench for. Thanks for all the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I bought a Teng 19-110NM wrench from a place called RM Tools on ebay for less than £40. That torque range covers most of the things I'll want to use the wrench for. Thanks for all the suggestions. Good choice on the teng Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan P Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 i've got the snap on 1/4 3/8 and 1/2 icnch wrenches and i'll never use any others now! worth the money if you have to use them every day like i do. avoid the sealey wrenches as there useless! Brendan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I have a norbar torque wrench. I really like them and would recommend them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 ive got a silverline one, not too bad on the old wallet and very impressed with the quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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