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I have a 1/2in Kincrome torque wrench but it only cost me $100. I have the one with the twist handle and the vernier type scale. I think you are talking about the twist handle and little window to see the number. They were more expensive than mine.
Mine has held up fine. I keep it in its case and it gets little use. So long as it is close and consistent then I'm happy.
Hi,
We have moved from Sidcrome to Kincrome tools, I would be very wary about the torque wrenches.
We do up thousands of fasteners every day (20 - 40 Nm range), we generally use Norbar torque wrenches.
We have a job that requires 240Nm for this we bought 2 Kincrome units.
To meet ISO requirements our tools are calibrated 6 monthly.
We had the calibration bloke come in and test the 2 brand new units and they were found to be up to 30Nm inaccurate.
Kincrome torque wrenches are rather ordinary. Spend that kind of money on something better like a Norbar.
Some Kincrome stuff is very good, some is average and some is downright cheap and nasty.
The only spanners and sockets that I have broken have been sidchrome :o :o
By the way they are produced in India
Cheers Aston
I wouldn't trust a cheap torque wrench on a cylinder head or big ends,mains etc.I have a Norbar TW that I know is right.Don't skimp on tools that do very important work. Pat
Sidchrome are a superior tool to Kincrome, and about the same price, I had a 20 pc. 1/2" drive socket (only) Kincrome and some maggot knocked them off, because kincrome no longer have this set 8mm to 32MM I replaced them with Sidchrome and at $108 they were $12 cheaper than Kincrome.Quote:
Originally Posted by spudboy
As far as Torque wrenches go, Warren & Brown is the go, outlast you and can be recalibrated, Regards Frank.
Can'tfault Kincrome. I have socket, spanner and screwdriver sets a well as 1/2" torque wrench which is used for general maintenance/repair.
Value for money imho.
Muddy
I have had 3 Kingchrome tension wrenches the first broke (well I was abusing it).
The second broke some bolts off on the block of my V8 when I was retensioning them. I returned it and it was replaced as a warranty job
The third sits in my toolbox I wouldnt hesitate to use it but will be wary of things when the tension seems higher then it should be.
I have no problems with kingchrome gear but I have good gear for the important stuff and access to all kinds of cal gear to keep them all in shape.
for your average home greaser whose not doing main transmission engine or pump rebuilds they will do nicely.
as already mentioned they are not always cheaper and do not cover the same ranges as some of the other kits from snap on and sidchrome.
I have kinchrome and I have had not had any troubles with them. Recent purchases have been through Transquip link Tools, Clearance, Bargain tools, Australia wide delivery | Transquip Direct.
I recently purchased set of Kinchrome ratchet spanners. I recommend these for those special nuts and bolts that you need an extra special arm with mulitple knuckles.
Screw drivers are good. I have not broken any tips off and sockets seem to be holding up. I liked the fact that the sockets were single hex.
I have quick a few ools and my favourite would be stahwille. Once you have used these it is hard go back.
I have not used kinchrome tension wrenches. Since I have been out of the trade for a while I can not comment on the tension wrench. It may be worth contacting a certified calibration tech to check on what is currently good.
Regards,
Dave