Cheap but good torque wrench recommendation(s)?

[Neilgtis]

Hi
This any good

Jobsworth Pro Torque Wrench Set | Planet X Bikes

The Jobsworth Pro Torque Wrench Set helps you to tighten bolts to the correct torque. Quick swap head Super accurate torque tube design Silent action 2-24NM range Quick swap head Super accurate torque tube design Silent action High quality Torque Wrench set for professional level applications...

www.planetx.co.uk

 

[guerney]

Hi
This any good

Jobsworth Pro Torque Wrench Set | Planet X Bikes

The Jobsworth Pro Torque Wrench Set helps you to tighten bolts to the correct torque. Quick swap head Super accurate torque tube design Silent action 2-24NM range Quick swap head Super accurate torque tube design Silent action High quality Torque Wrench set for professional level applications...

www.planetx.co.uk

That looks good for small torque, especially at that price. Apparently, carbon frame warranties can be invalidated if incorrect torque is applied to handlebar posts. Parts for carbon bikes seem to be more often clearly labelled with NM values. It's far less critical I think, for my aluminium bike and mostly steel Bafang motor: harder to damage by overtightening. Digital torque wrenches seem to offer a wider range. I'm wondering if this digital torque wrench would last longer than 5 minutes of use - 0.3N.m-10N.m, 0.9N.m-30N.m, 1.8N.m-60N.m, 3N.m-100N.m versions:

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[guerney]

There are also digital adapters:

Digital Torque Adapter Electronic Torque Meter with LCD Display Measure W0V5 | eBay

Simply set the desired torque value and apply force until the red LED illuminates. Ideal for industrial use, automotive, motorcycles and much more. This is a professional universal torque wrench with high precision and practicality.

www.ebay.co.uk

...and Clarke's no-need-to-await-China-delivery UK version:

Clarke PRO235 1/4" Drive Digital Electronic Torque Wrench | eBay

Type Digital Torque Wrench. Target torque value preset & audible alarm. High accuracy digital torque wrenches great for tightening bolts & nuts to a desired torque value. Reversible ratchet head allows for both forward & reverse torque readings.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[nigelbb]

One of their other Torqs is hex:

M Part Torque wrench

High quality precision torque wrench, a must for all enthusiasts Adjustable from 3 to 15 Nm for most stems, handlebars, seatposts etc Including M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10 and T25 sockets Small and easy to use including storage box

www.bikeparts.co.uk

This is the set that I have.

 

[guerney]

This is the set that I have.

That Park Tool... tool... was a serious small torque contender, then I saw this video which tests accuracy against an Amazon Basics product I have never seen for sale - bear in mind that this guy of course, could be an Amazon paid product promotion puppet or Park Tool hater:

 

[guerney]

If I get a digital torque wrench, I assume that I won't have to periodically calibrate it - this tuber calibrates his using a digital luggage scale. I've got that exact luggage scale already, to weigh my bike:

 

[guerney]

Wow, this is the cheapest beam type torque wrench I've seen so far 0 to 203nm : £16.95. Doesn't need periodic recalibrating, but may be inaccurate. At that price, if it's useless as a torque wrench, it could be a useful purchase as just long spanner with swappable sockets.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0001K9T24/ref=

 

[guerney]

...and as usual it's cheaper on ebay, with free delivery:

Pardon our interruption...

 

[Max Tolerance]

Does anyone have any recommendations for an inexpensive but good socket set in 3/8" for the Park Tool?

Halfords Professional range always get good reviews and look like value for money. Lifetime guarantee by all accounts. YMMV.
Don't buy anything 1/2" drive, used only on trucks nowadays, Most of my stuff is 1/4" or 3/8" and that covers almost everything for me. Can't remember the last time I used 1/2" drive anything.

 

[Max Tolerance]

If you can find a vintage Britool Torque Wrench at a reasonable price on ebay you will be buying a quality tool. Though I have to say even some of the cheap Chinese offerings are pretty accurate, yes, I have measured/compared some of them. Sad git that I am.

 

[nigelbb]

This is the set that I have.

I bought my set from Wiggle who currently have it on special offer at £29.99.

LifeLine Essential Torque Wrench Set | Wiggle

Buy your LifeLine Essential Torque Wrench Set from our Wrenches range at Wiggle. £39.99. Free delivery available.

www.wiggle.co.uk

 

[guerney]

I bought my set from Wiggle who currently have it on special offer at £29.99.

LifeLine Essential Torque Wrench Set | Wiggle

Buy your LifeLine Essential Torque Wrench Set from our Wrenches range at Wiggle. £39.99. Free delivery available.

www.wiggle.co.uk

Is this "Lifeline" the torque wrench you use to tighten hip bolts in your operating theatre Doc? Some years ago I read that due to budgetary constraints, the NHS were using DIY grade Black & Decker saws to remove larger limbs. Thank you, that looks a good deal too. Suddenly there are a lot of great torque wrenches to choose from. I'll have to grease the gears in the bbs01b motor soonish, when the Aeroshell 22 arrives...

 

[guerney]

"Man with one watch always knows what the time is, man with two watches is never sure"

Despite this old proverb, I'll probably decide upon and buy two torque wrenches next week.

 

[guerney]

The seller responded to the query I sent asking which model of digital torque wrench he is actually selling, because he lists three and says there's an option on the listing, but there isn't: this listing is for the ENC-30, 3NM to 30NM:

Pardon our interruption...

Despite Brexit, every item I've ordered from China via ebay has arrived with no extra fees.

 

[guerney]

This looks interesting, shipped from Preston @59.98 squids, and a good range.

Pardon our interruption...

 

[nigelbb]

The seller responded to the query I sent asking which model of digital torque wrench he is actually selling, because he lists three and says there's an option on the listing, but there isn't: this listing is for the ENC-30, 3NM to 30NM:

Pardon our interruption...

Despite Brexit, every item I've ordered from China via ebay has arrived with no extra fees.

China is not a member of the EU. Brexit will have made no difference to ordering goods from China.

 

[guerney]

China is not a member of the EU. Brexit will have made no difference to ordering goods from China.

I've read elsewhere of increased scrutiny of packages from China, as a result of extra checks caused by Brexit. So far, this hasn't affected any of my purchases. They all got through somehow without any duty or VAT added - when I bought a new BBS01B controller from China for instance, it arrived 15 days later, resposted from somewhere in the UK. Fiendishly effective, however they're doing it.