recommend a torque wrench

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...and bit set if it doesn't come with them, don't mind splitting the purchase to save money.

Thanks

deveng

Depends on what you want from it. I usually buy halfords professional tools (at a discounted price because I'm in the automotive trade) and they are great quality and (with the discount) bloody good prices.

Otherwise Draper or Halfords "regular" tools are good value for money, or Aldi often do a good range of tools. Come quite highly regarded by some users and you'll struggle to find cheaper.

giantAstax

I use Teng tools torque wrenches (i have 3 covering 2nm to 100nm) but do get a calibrated one. As for sockets, I have a small numer of snapon sockets and some Halfords professional torx and hex sockets. I have a snapon 3/8 and 1/4 ratchet. All the snapon kit is 25 years old and performs like new.

stubs

Superstar do a nice 1/4 inch torque wrench that comes with a set of bits. I wanted a small torque wrench because my other wrenches dont go down far enough for fitting carbon parts. Seems accurate enough I tested it against my 3/8 inch wrench which was calibrated recently.

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=36&products_id=550

97th choice

Liking that superstar one, and it comes with the hex keys as well.

jimothy78

On that note - I've got a standard sq. drive torque wrench and adapters that allow me to use all different size square socket ends BUT what I really could use is an adapter that would let it accept the hex-shaped bits that you use with ratchet screwdrivers and drill-drivers. (Hope this makes sense, I'm not sure of the correct terminology).

I've had a good look round online, but can't find the right sort of thing -anyone know where I can find one?

Giraffoto

jimothy78 wrote:

On that note - I've got a standard sq. drive torque wrench and adapters that allow me to use all different size square socket ends BUT what I really could use is an adapter that would let it accept the hex-shaped bits that you use with ratchet screwdrivers and drill-drivers. (Hope this makes sense, I'm not sure of the correct terminology).

I've had a good look round online, but can't find the right sort of thing -anyone know where I can find one?

I know the thing you mean - I got mine from Equitech (Google them)

Chunkers1980

I've got a very good free torque wrench. It came free with my body, linked to my brain it is most effective.

stubs

jimothy78 wrote:

On that note - I've got a standard sq. drive torque wrench and adapters that allow me to use all different size square socket ends BUT what I really could use is an adapter that would let it accept the hex-shaped bits that you use with ratchet screwdrivers and drill-drivers. (Hope this makes sense, I'm not sure of the correct terminology).

I've had a good look round online, but can't find the right sort of thing -anyone know where I can find one?

Here you go http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-2-Drive-Socket-Hex-Bit-Holder-10mm-hex-shank-bits-Franklin-Draper-Sealey-/110778251076

and 3/8" and 1/4" ones http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140847708019

jimothy78

Awesome - thanks Stubs!

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stubs wrote:

Superstar do a nice 1/4 inch torque wrench that comes with a set of bits. I wanted a small torque wrench because my other wrenches dont go down far enough for fitting carbon parts. Seems accurate enough I tested it against my 3/8 inch wrench which was calibrated recently.

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=36&products_id=550

Just bought this, and it's reduced to 35.99. happy days

cloudynights

tighten by feel

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Have done for years, but have decided to get a lot more @nal as I grow old.