Which torque wrench

[stevieturbo]

Which torque wrench, and why ?

Usually clicky types, dont like digital.

Something with a range of 40-140lbft or thereabouts. Prefer switchable ratchet head as opposed to the push through.
Lockable handle too.

[IainZ]

stevieturbo said:

Which torque wrench, and why ?

Usually clicky types, dont like digital.

Something with a range of 40-140lbft or thereabouts. Prefer switchable ratchet head as opposed to the push through.
Lockable handle too.

I've got a couple of the Halfords Pro/Advance ones - 10-60 3/8" drive & 40-150 1/2" drive covers most things (and a small Teng 1/4 drive one 4-15 ftlbs for the small stuff.)

The Halfords ones seem well made to me & come with certificates etc.

[Hereward]

Norbar make very high quality gear.

[Incorrigible]

The nice thing about the digital ones is they (well the ones I've got) have an angle gauge on them. Also you can watch the torque reading rise as you tighten. Maybe it's because I work on lots of old rubbish, but watching the torque stop rising only a few lbs before you're meant to stop is a godsend sometimes.

[bucksmanuk]

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