Ok peoples,

I'm feeling decidedly dumb today and can't seem to think straight. I need some advice.

I NEED a new Torque Wrench!!

After looking at all the manuals etc. it seems I don't need one with huge torques on it, I couldn't find any torque settings above 96ft-lb.

Is this correct for a start and are there any recommendations of make etc?

HELP!!!

Thanks folks.

 

I have several torque wrenches. My heavy duty one is a 1/2" drive and has a range of 20-150 ft. lbs. My smaller one is a 3/8" drive and has a range of 25-250 in. lbs.

One size doesn't fit all, so you'll probably want to get one for things like axle nuts and another for spark plugs. Mine are Sears Craftsman "micro-clicker" type.

 

The Draper ones aren't too bad Chippy and yes you'll need a smaller one for most things on the bike.

 

Went with one of these recently for a KLR "Doo" install

Nice to find a 1/2" drive that can do lower settings works well not too exp.

 

Thanks for the input and advice. I will start looking and probably get the smaller one first, the bigger one can be a christmas pressy!!

 

just a quick tip remember to wind it back to zero when your done to take the pressure of the spring

 

Thanks wheelnut,

That's why I need a new one, my son didn't do that AND left it lying on the floor. It got wet and rusted beyond all use. Just wish I knew what he was using it for!!

Kids and their lack of knowledge. I suppose I was like that once but can't remember that far back.

 

You could always use it to 'teach' him how to look after your tools

 

that sounds like a good idea hawkwind, i went out in the shed once to find my daughter playing the drums on my exhausts with screwdrivers

 

I would happily best him with it but wouldn't know when to stop!!

I have said if he does it again I get to do the same thing to his bass guitar. If that doesn't sort it out then I'm going to get the dogs to p**s on his computer...����