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Oct 31st, 2010, 6:07 pm
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best type of torque wrench for bike work
I'm thinking of doing more work on my bikes myself, and will be slowly assembling some basic tool inventory as well as a proper tool kit over the next few months.
I'm using this thread as research: Basic tools to service the bike
I know I need some metric sockets/wrenches/tbars etc easy stuff,... but I'm stumped on the best type of torque wrench. i read an article on webbikeworld Torque Wrench - webBikeWorld which talks a lot about torque wrenches going out of calibration, and they recommend a " Precision Instruments C2 Split Beam torque wrench" for $160.
Can anyone tell me about what is myth/salesmanship/reality... I saw torque wrenches today for $50 which seemed fine... am I very mistaken?
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Nov 1st, 2010, 12:02 pm
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Check your air pressure!!!
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Nov 1st, 2010, 12:09 pm
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One torque wrench may not cover all the torquing ranges .You may need a couple or even three.
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Nov 1st, 2010, 12:27 pm
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Just my experience.
I use three different wrenches to cover the range that I need. One inch pound and two foot pound wrenches. Look online and find the torque values that you are going to work at, get out your check book. Remember for a torque wrench to be accurate, only 80% of the total range is useable, 10% from the bottom to 10% of the top. You don’t need to spend a lot of money on the tools just get good quality. And if you buy clickers or electronic don't leave them set for longer than the time that you actually using them, don't break bolts loose with them and they will stay in calibration for a very long time. IMHO.
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Nov 9th, 2010, 12:10 pm
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Torque wrench
When it comes to precision tools there is SK and there is everyone else.
Check out Craigs List for used prices...find out what SK charges to calibrate..
I have an in/oz unit from Harbor Freight..I have no idea how accurate it is.
But I dont use it on my Bike either!!
Steer clear of Sears Craftsman..Their quality has plumetted over the years.
Good luck and have fun.
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Nov 25th, 2010, 3:04 pm
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My buddy bought some nice ones and then uses a cheap beam one to calibrate them...
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Nov 25th, 2010, 3:19 pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RUNnDUC
I use three different wrenches to cover the range that I need.
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Same here.
1/4" drive 1-12Nm
3/8" drive (medium range)
1/2" drive (high end)
Can't recall the brands offhand, but the two smaller ones I got through work from our tool supplier (and weren't cheap)
Recently got a digital one as well.
Tom
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Nov 25th, 2010, 3:40 pm
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Hey Tom, which digital wrench did you get?
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Nov 26th, 2010, 9:52 am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt_P
Hey Tom, which digital wrench did you get?
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From Amazon.com:
"Alltrade 940759 Powerbuilt Digital Torque Adaptor for 1/2-Inch Driver"
Tools & Hardware; $49.99
Tom
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Nov 26th, 2010, 11:36 am
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I have CDI torque wrenches one to 75fp and one to 250fp. They are identical to snap-on except for logos and way cheaper. Bought mine new off ebay. I also use Williams tools. Depending on what work you are doing you may need a torque wrench that measures degrees of rotation. And they are superexpensive
CDI Torque Products, America's Largest Manufacturer of Torque Equipment
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