Torque wrench which one ?

[nissanman312]

Hi chaps I'm after a torque wrench as above 

I don't know much about them.

As in do you need to spend big to get a decent one? or do the lower priced ones work as well 

Any links to good ones you have used Apriciated 

[Ekona]

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/c/torque-wrenches--tools/

 

Too two hits, one half inch and one 3/8. They’ll do you just fine for generic automotive odds and sods  

[nissanman312]

39 minutes ago, Ekona said:

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/c/torque-wrenches--tools/

 

Too two hits, one half inch and one 3/8. They’ll do you just fine for generic automotive odds and sods  

Thanks.

I can live with that 

[scobie140]

We use Norbar ones at work mostly, I believe they are owned by snap on. They take a good bit of abuse and punishment and only a few fail the yearly calibration test. Way overkill for the general hobby mechanic probably but a brand I've used a lot due to work. 

 

The one Ekona linked should be more than ample for home use. 

[Jack94]

+1 for Norbar, that's who we mainly use at work (JLR) 

[EzeePzee]

Halfords advanced jobby with warranty has done me well to date  

[nissanman312]

Saw that today looks good 

About £100 tho isn't it 

[GranTurismoEra]

ive always wondered what happens if you dont use a torque wrench on bolts where manufacturer has recommended certain ft lbs?

[Ekona]

Not a lot, or a very lot. I can count the number of times I've used a torque wrench out of considered necessity on one hand, the amount of times I've used one because it was just as handy as a regular wrench on a few people's hands, and the amount of times I've used it for wheel nuts I've lost count. 

 

In reality there's two types of torque setting, JE (Just Enough) or FT (F***ing Tight)  JE for sparkplugs, FT for most other things!

 

Should you use one every time? Of course. Do most people? Nope.

[ilogikal1]

10 minutes ago, GranTurismoEra said:

ive always wondered what happens if you dont use a torque wrench on bolts where manufacturer has recommended certain ft lbs?

Unless you're extremely lucky or talented, said bolt would be either over or under tightened...

[nissanman312]

8 hours ago, Ekona said:

Not a lot, or a very lot. I can count the number of times I've used a torque wrench out of considered necessity on one hand, the amount of times I've used one because it was just as handy as a regular wrench on a few people's hands, and the amount of times I've used it for wheel nuts I've lost count. 

 

In reality there's two types of torque setting, JE (Just Enough) or FT (F***ing Tight)  JE for sparkplugs, FT for most other things!

 

Should you use one every time? Of course. Do most people? Nope.

I always go for ft on my wheel nuts and then can't get them undone the next time I take the wheel off 

That's what made me think I should really torque them up 

[Kryptek49]

2 hours ago, nissanman312 said:

I always go for ft on my wheel nuts and then can't get them undone the next time I take the wheel off 

That's what made me think I should really torque them up 

Wheel nuts only go to 110nm which definitely doesn't feel FT - torque wrenches are fairly cheap and well worth it