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Sept 20, 2023 6:21:01 GMT
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Hi, all.
Search appears to be down, I'm looking to buy three torque wrenches (1/4, 3/8 and 1/2")
ANY recommendations?
I'd prefer new, matching, digital (I think) and ideally from Amazon (gift cards!)
Thanks in advance
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Sept 20, 2023 8:01:11 GMT
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Do you really need the 3/8 if you have the other two?
Although unless you're building a lot of modern engines(cam caps, weak plastic valve covers etc), there isn't a lot of use for a 1/4" torque wrench on a car either.
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Sept 20, 2023 12:50:17 GMT
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Halfords, made by norbar in the uk.
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Dez
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Sept 20, 2023 16:19:34 GMT
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I’d reiterate what nick says. Proably 90% of mechanics go their entire working lifetime without a 1/4” or 3/8” one.
You’d be better off buying two half inch ones, a shorter less cumbersome low range and a high range. Short one for general stuff like rods, cam caps etc. and the big one for hub nuts and flywheel nuts.
If you do want a 1/4” one, generally for electrical work, get a torque screwdriver instead, they’re much more useful.
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philsford
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Sept 20, 2023 17:04:14 GMT
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I would get halfords click wrenches and avoid digital. I didn't know norbar made them but norbar stuff is quality. A good old fashioned norbar click wrench will take some abuse. 0-20 20-100 100-200 Would cover most situations on a car.
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Sept 20, 2023 19:11:39 GMT
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Cheers, thanks to all
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Sept 22, 2023 15:07:29 GMT
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Another vote for Halfords here.
I've got two of them: a 3/8" 12-60Nm, and a 1/2" 60-300Nm. Both are still going strong after 5 years of nearly daily use.
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Sept 28, 2023 8:11:05 GMT
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Cheers, thank you
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