Torque Wrench

georgew83
georgew83 Posts: 23
edited June 2010 in Workshop
Hi All

What's the best Torque Wrench to get that isn't too expensive. I'm putting in a Bottom bracket and chain set and don't want to get it wrong. Is it a must to use a torque wrench or can it be done by feel?

Thanks

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  • fuzzynavel
    fuzzynavel Posts: 718
    georgew83 wrote:
    Hi All

    What's the best Torque Wrench to get that isn't too expensive. I'm putting in a Bottom bracket and chain set and don't want to get it wrong. Is it a must to use a torque wrench or can it be done by feel?

    Thanks

    I did my hollowtech II by feel but the torque setting must be written on there for a reason!

    I may not be able to get the BB cups off when it comes time to change them!
    17 Stone down to 12.5 now raring to get back on the bike!
  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,531
    bb - do it by feel

    but smaller stuff (2-25 newton metres), the sealey stw1012 is good, you can get one for about 30-40 quid, including calibration certificate
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny