Gus 5 Report post Posted May 30, 2005 where do i get one from? im looking at getting one soon, something decent but not stupidly expensive. what should i expect to pay and where from? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted May 30, 2005 Seen them from $30 (@supercheap) to $300+ (Snap-On, etc...) Everywhere have them, Supercheap, Repco, Placemakers, Bunnings, Mitre10, etc... I guess torque wrench is torque wrench. Maybe the expensive ones torque closer to what's indicated (more accurate torque) when it clicks. If I need one, I will pay up to $100 for a reasonably good one. I always believe a good tool will last you 15 years of good use or more.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliluya 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2005 Yes in terms of tools i think i would pay a bit more for a decnet one rather than a budget one .. that last like 10mins .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaM 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2005 buy a decent one, honestly, sh*t torque wrenches aren't cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318is 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2005 Spend upto $120-00. Get one that goes 'CLICK' at torque, not pops out a metal spindle at torque. The are notorously incorrect. Also get one with a good hard plastic case. One meeting with a concrete floor can throw out the calibration. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 130 Report post Posted May 30, 2005 best if its made in the USA as well... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted May 31, 2005 best if its made in the USA as well... That would run into a few hundred bucks.....Don't China make good tools??? (Chinese myself but no racial comment pls...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 705 Report post Posted May 31, 2005 That would run into a few hundred bucks..... Don't China make good tools??? (Chinese myself but no racial comment pls...) Classic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downlow 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2005 If you want a good torque wrench Gus give me a pm cos I no a Snap on rep well and have a mate who spends thousands of dollars with him so i kan get a prety mean price, hes got the digital lcd screen on his prety sazzy aye, But i know you dont want anything to flash, but if your intrested ill see what i can do for ya,. cheers matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted May 31, 2005 If you want a good torque wrench Gus give me a pm cos I no a Snap on rep well and have a mate who spends thousands of dollars with him so i kan get a prety mean price, hes got the digital lcd screen on his prety sazzy aye, But i know you dont want anything to flash, but if your intrested ill see what i can do for ya,. Could we probably organise a group buy on that??I am in but price dependent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petone 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2005 Like evryone else has said, spend a bit extra and buy a decent one. Just a side note, remember to set the torque wrench back to zero when you've finished using it. Can through the calibration out if you dont. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downlow 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2005 Could we probably organise a group buy on that?? I am in but price dependent. How many people are intrested? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted May 31, 2005 Could we probably organise a group buy on that?? I am in but price dependent. How many people are intrested? What sort of price are we looking at now for 1??At least we get some idea. Posibly which model of torque wrench from snap-on? They got quite a few different size. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted May 31, 2005 id be down for a GB, but mainly depends on price. i just want one for when i start doing engine sh*t, and also to put clutch together with more peace of mind really Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted June 1, 2005 Depending on price I'd be in on the group buy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downlow 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2005 ill sus sum shizz out tonight then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted June 1, 2005 (edited) If this is the one, I'll be drooling........ Seen this on eBay a couple of time, didn't pay much attention until we are talking about torque wrench here.... Electronic Torque Wrench prevents over-torquing. April 4, 2003 07:12 - Accurate up to 2% clockwise and 4% counterclockwise, TECHWRENCH™ allows users to adjust settings by pressing one button. Unit has four separate operating buttons with one function each, which include on, up or down torque selection, and unit of measure. Unit has torque range of 5–100 lb-ft. and can be read in three different units of measure: in.-lb, ft-lb, and Nm. Ergonomic, non-slip handle vibrates and beeps to let technicians know when to stop pulling. Edited for smaller picture Edited June 1, 2005 by my_e36 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downlow 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2005 Thats tha one cuz, i havent talked to tha guy yet, will let ya'll know, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
