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Title: Which Torque wrench for general use (if such a thing exists)
Post by: Degudodger on December 24, 2011, 05:01:36 pm

So i need to replace the tools stolen from my garage which pretty much means i have to start from scratch. I have pretty much everything i need either planned or bought but i'm not sure which torque wrench to get for general maintenance.

In the next couple of months i will be replacing the rear shocks, front drop links and a couple of other things so what i need is a torque wrench pretty much for general use.  

What would you suggest 08-60Nm
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_178843_langId_-1_categoryId_165469
 (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_178843_langId_-1_categoryId_165469)
Or 40-200Nm
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_180255_langId_-1_categoryId_165469 (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_180255_langId_-1_categoryId_165469)

Halfords have a 10% discount offer until Midnight Christmas day so with Quidco at 4% i will be saving 14% if i buy with in the next 24 hours.

Title: Re: Which Torque wrench for general use (if such a thing exists)
Post by: Nodz on December 24, 2011, 05:08:48 pm

I'd say the 2nd one on the basis of the Nm range the recommended torque setting for wheel nuts is 120Nm but as for the wrench itself I have no idea how good it is

Title: Re: Which Torque wrench for general use (if such a thing exists)
Post by: Phil Miller on December 24, 2011, 05:09:18 pm

If it was me I'd get the 40nm to 200 cos let's face it anything lower than 40nm isnt a must have correct figure for a diyer, I've got both in the snap on tech wrench but I use them all day everyday


Plus you gotta love quidco

Title: Re: Which Torque wrench for general use (if such a thing exists)
Post by: Degudodger on December 24, 2011, 05:15:27 pm

I absolutely love Quidco. My wife and i have been using it for at least fours years and have saved over £2.3K!

Title: Re: Which Torque wrench for general use (if such a thing exists)
Post by: Phil Miller on December 24, 2011, 05:19:58 pm

2.3k thats great :happy2: I've only just joined and so far it's about 40quid I joined just after we had sky installed could have been an extra £100 :sad1:

Title: Re: Which Torque wrench for general use (if such a thing exists)
Post by: Matto on December 24, 2011, 05:21:10 pm

Halfords pro stuff is supposed to be pretty good. I use a 40-200nm Norbar.

Title: Re: Which Torque wrench for general use (if such a thing exists)
Post by: ub7rm on December 24, 2011, 05:40:28 pm

Quote from: Matto on December 24, 2011, 05:21:10 pm

Halfords pro stuff is supposed to be pretty good. I use a 40-200nm Norbar.

Also got a - I think - 310 Nm Norbar.  Laughs in the face of wheel bolts, though unfortunately I've had to use it to loosen wheel bolts after the tyre changers have had their fun.  :fighting:

How about 1000Nm?

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdd328%2Fub7rm%2FIMAG0050.jpg&hash=fc404f5c62772378f6548928cbaa83b1d954e1c7)

Covers all the bases ...  :grin:

Title: Re: Which Torque wrench for general use (if such a thing exists)
Post by: MAT ED30 on December 24, 2011, 06:09:12 pm

Try machine mart too

Title: Re: Which Torque wrench for general use (if such a thing exists)
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on December 24, 2011, 06:28:18 pm

YHPM  :happy2:

Title: Re: Which Torque wrench for general use (if such a thing exists)
Post by: Degudodger on December 24, 2011, 06:35:55 pm

Mike

PM received and replied  :happy2:

Title: Re: Which Torque wrench for general use (if such a thing exists)
Post by: vRSAlex on December 24, 2011, 09:53:29 pm

I use the 60 to 300 nm halfords wrench for wheel bolts and general stuff, then I have two of the snap on digital torque and angle wrenches for engine builds and more accurate stuff.

I would deffo recommend the halfords wrenches.

Title: Re: Which Torque wrench for general use (if such a thing exists)
Post by: PDT on December 26, 2011, 09:17:18 pm

I have both of the halfords torque wrenches, ideal for everyday stuff.

Title: Re: Which Torque wrench for general use (if such a thing exists)
Post by: stealthwolf on December 26, 2011, 11:39:57 pm

I use a Halfrauds professional one. Also bought a breaker bar, and two alloy-friendly sockets (one for each tool). Might be useful to have a "mini" one for smaller applications.

Title: Re: Which Torque wrench for general use (if such a thing exists)
Post by: Degudodger on January 07, 2012, 04:16:49 pm

Picked up a Trade card this afternoon and saved nearly £16 on the 60-300nm Torque wrench. Very happy.

The application process was fairly straight forward and i wasn't asked to produce anything other than my drivers licence  :happy2:

Title: Re: Which Torque wrench for general use (if such a thing exists)
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on January 07, 2012, 04:18:55 pm

Quote from: Degudodger on January 07, 2012, 04:16:49 pm

Picked up a Trade card this afternoon and saved nearly £16 on the 60-300nm Torque wrench. Very happy.

The application process was fairly straight forward and i wasn't asked to produce anything other than my drivers licence  :happy2:

Been so busy mate! Lucky for me I didn't get round to posting it as it saved me money this week!

Glad you've got a card and saved money!

 :happy2:

Title: Re: Which Torque wrench for general use (if such a thing exists)
Post by: Degudodger on January 07, 2012, 05:02:25 pm

Mike,

No worries, thanks for the offer anyway  :happy2: