Thread: Smaller torque wrench?

Vlad,
This is just my opinion. The micrometer torque wrenches that you are looking at from kincrome are part of there budget range of tools. While there's nothing wrong with them as such you would get the same standard of quality from a Supacheap wrench at half the price. And would be fine for most home use.
But really I would recommend Warren&Brown or the Kinchrome equivalent.
I've had my W&B wrench for well over 30 years and it's never needed recalibration. Britool,Snap-on, W&B ect are more expensive but there's a reason for that.
Buy the best tools you can afford IMO.

Originally Posted by VladTepes

Thanks for that.

This one is cheaper and SEEMS that it would be OK?
Any comments on this one, and what the difference between this and the more expensive one you have is?

Kincrome 3/8In Drive Torque Wrench 80ft/lb Mtw80f I/N 6100366 | Bunnings Warehouse

cheap crap..

how much is the bike worth?

go the ON SALE! - $179 - Kincrome K8031 3/8" Square Drive Deflecting Beam Torque Wrench - K8031 - Wrench

or equivalent as a minimum, your life may depend on it at some stage...

I subscribe to the buy once theory but $ are a bit tight at the moment.

I can't find a W&B or Norbar in the lower torque range 3/4 drive....

at anything near a reasonable price. I was looking at the 6+ bulk prices and that was even higher than I wanted to pay. I really cant afford $300+ for one at the moment.

I'm fascinated by the fact that a norbar TT50 can be had for 1/2 price new on ebay ex-UK. Shows how inflated prices are here.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Norbar-13...-/261508119958

If anyone can point me to quality tools at reasonable prices, locally that would be super fantastic.



Another Q might be- which is better for automotive applications (motorcycle mostly in mind here) - micrometer adjustment such asw the norbar linked above, or a deflecting beam type ?

I like deflecting beam torque wrenches. It's what I was taught to use as an apprentice and it's what I bought when I built up my tool box. Easy to read and set. Easy to calibrate. But it's probably more due to what I'm used to. If I had my time again I'd buy Britool. Very good quality.
I always thought that micrometer torque wrenches where sometimes difficult to read.
And are you after a 3/8" or 3/4". 3/4" is an ****** big wrench!

I have a 1/4 drive if you need to borrow

4-20nm/40-180lbl.in

LANDY: yeah mate 3/8" (typo!)


WEEDS: Thanks mate I will probably take you up on that.
You don't happen to also have one that dopes the next range up of torque values?

As well as the metal hole saws you mentioned.

See also Recommend a torque wrench

Vlad, why did you post this in GC? And a Mod, too!