Torque wrenches

[Trolatron]

Hi guys, can someone shed some light on torque wrenches, I was at a mates place and he had one that clicked loudley when at the right torque, do they all do that??

Can anyone recomend one for me to get.I would not use it much so i dont need the dearest one out there but as long as its accurate.I was thinking $100-$150 or will that just get me junk.

Any thoughts ???

[Trolatron]

Too good to be true ?????

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-UNIMAC-240v-1-2-Electric-Impact-Wrench-Rattle-Gun-Driver-Torque-Tools-Air-/160857702147?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2573ddbf03

[growler2058]

Mine was $90 and as far as i know i haven't fubar anything yet :-) and yup mine clicks, you can feel it also

[growler2058]

Too good to be true ?????

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-UNIMAC-240v-1-2-Electric-Impact-Wrench-Rattle-Gun-Driver-Torque-Tools-Air-/160857702147?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2573ddbf03

Looks fancy but i dunno if Id be torquing my glow plugs up with it

[threedogs]

I thought a torque wrench looked a lot different than that, thats more a rattle gun, could be wrong .
have been in the past

[Trolatron]

Mine was $90 and as far as i know i haven't fubar anything yet :-) and yup mine clicks, you can feel it also

Sounds like what Im after. What brand have you got.

[Trolatron]

I thought a torque wrench looked a lot different than that, thats more a rattle gun, could be wrong .
have been in the past

Yes but would be good for wheel nuts instead of my rattle gun .

[Trolatron]

Just seen this one.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TENG-TOOLS-MICROMETER-TORQUE-WRENCH-1-2-DRIVE-40-210-Nm-CALIBRATION-CERT-/290756042424?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b2691eb8

[threedogs]

yeah but a torque wrench is an entirely different tool, used to torque eg wheel nuts, head bolts. this is a hi torque rattle gun thingy
That TENG tool is what I was thinking of

[NissanGQ4.2]

Just seen this one.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TENG-TOOLS-MICROMETER-TORQUE-WRENCH-1-2-DRIVE-40-210-Nm-CALIBRATION-CERT-/290756042424?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b2691eb8

Yep have used one of those torque wrenches:)

[growler2058]

Mine is SOOOOO good it hasn't got a brand name ;-) However a bloke I worked with who is a mechanical engineer did his thesis at uni on fasteners. He told me a torque wrench can be plus or minus 10% this came about when an auditor wanted calibration reports in his torque wrenches. Also affected by the operator
Auditor won regardless hahahhaa
Here's mine anyway got newton meters and foot pound
18915
18916
18917
Also good for killing Teddy's as ya can see in the first pic ;-)


Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

[Trolatron]

Oh poor ted lol.

So I need one that has newton meters and foot pound and clicks.

Is 40-210 N/Mtrs a good range for the trol.

[threedogs]

Yo Growler whats the rope on your wrist, a bit of S and M going on there or what.
plus how come only one arm tied up. ? LOL

Great tool to have as every bolt has a torque value.

[growler2058]

Mine goes upto 203nm
ay threeD its what the missus uses to keep me under control

[threedogs]

Don't blame her after beating the living bejeezas out of the bear'
you're a hard task master thats for sure. whats next beating Barbie with a shifter
love your work though

[growler2058]

Barbie got done over by match bombs and air rifle when i was a kid

[patch697]

Just seen this one.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TENG-TOOLS-MICROMETER-TORQUE-WRENCH-1-2-DRIVE-40-210-Nm-CALIBRATION-CERT-/290756042424?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b2691eb8

These work well & are proving to be a good quality band tool to look out for.

[Trolatron]

Ok so this one looks like a good one for $99.00
Do you remember if it clicks and releases the presure when torque is reached.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk121/Bendero7/KGrHqJHJBYE7zGsYBPGKZdyfQ60_12.jpg

[NissanGQ4.2]

When the torque is reached it will click, don't know of any torque wrenches that releases the presure when the torque is reached. But then again I have not used many torque wrenches

[grayz]

I've got the Sidchrome one here .. does the clicking when you reach the torque setting, but doesn't release pressure.

http://www.sidchrome.com.au/products/deflecting-beam-torque-wrench-12-drive-10-160nm-

A vid I watched suggested the deflecting beam may be more accurate as there are no coils under pressure like the "classic" ones .. but it's the first time I've used one so who knows.

Just used it to mount the recovery point .. worked a treat. I think it was around the $100 -$150 you were looking at

[patch697]

Ok so this one looks like a good one for $99.00
Do you remember if it clicks and releases the presure when torque is reached.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk121/Bendero7/KGrHqJHJBYE7zGsYBPGKZdyfQ60_12.jpg

Yes mate it clicks when the setting is reached

[Ben-e-boy]

Ok so this one looks like a good one for $99.00
Do you remember if it clicks and releases the presure when torque is reached.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk121/Bendero7/KGrHqJHJBYE7zGsYBPGKZdyfQ60_12.jpg

yeah mate torque wrenches click at the specified troque.
dont forget that they are not a tool that can be just thrown into the toolbag and get knocked about. its a precision tool it need to be in good nik

[Trolatron]

When the torque is reached it will click, don't know of any torque wrenches that releases the presure when the torque is reached. But then again I have not used many torque wrenches

Sweet as long as it gives a clear indication that tha torque has been reached should be good,my mates looked like it clicked and eased off a bit.

Thanks everyone for your help I will jump on ebay and get that one.;)

[megatexture]

Mine is SOOOOO good it hasn't got a brand name ;-) However a bloke I worked with who is a mechanical engineer did his thesis at uni on fasteners. He told me a torque wrench can be plus or minus 10% this came about when an auditor wanted calibration reports in his torque wrenches. Also affected by the operator
Auditor won regardless hahahhaa
Here's mine anyway got newton meters and foot pound
18915
18916
18917
Also good for killing Teddy's as ya can see in the first pic ;-)


Tap, Tap.......Who's there?
Looks like the kingcrome one that I've got

[bazzad]

Hey guys just so you know, that one that looked like a rattle gun is electronicly controled. They are don't rattle but wind up using planerty gears and when the torque is reached they just stop. We use a cordless one at work and it is fantastic. Ours goes up 2 3000ft/lb and costs as much as a small country. Not sure if it would put teddy down for the count but. lol

[growler2058]

Looks like the kingcrome one that I've got

That sounds familiar, the box is long gone. I got it from Sprint Auto Parts

[97_gq_lwb]

I'd like one of these warren & brown ones http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Warren-Brown-imperial-tension-torque-wrench-model-no-322000-good-old-tool-/261078434289?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cc97cc1f1

But instead i have one of these supercheap ones http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/SCA-Torque-Wrench-1-2-Drive.aspx?pid=214305#Description

It does the job clicks like you say but doesn't release if it did you would bash your knuckes up.
One thing to remember though is always take the tension all the way out when you have finished using them .

[my third 256]

dont forget to wind them down after use because the mechanisum is under pressure and in time calibration will goe out
that is why i usethe beam one
hope you find this helpfull
stephen

[Ben-e-boy]

I'd like one of these warren & brown ones http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Warren-Brown-imperial-tension-torque-wrench-model-no-322000-good-old-tool-/261078434289?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cc97cc1f1

But instead i have one of these supercheap ones http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/SCA-Torque-Wrench-1-2-Drive.aspx?pid=214305#Description

It does the job clicks like you say but doesn't release if it did you would bash your knuckes up.
One thing to remember though is always take the tension all the way out when you have finished using them .

I have a Warren and brown I got it from the old boy who is an aircraft fitter by trade. its about 30 years old and its still in spec.

[nissannewby]

Warren and Brown are very good tools do not skimp on torque wrenches these are definitely one of those things that you should outlay the extra cash for.

[macca]

Not seen one of these, clever idea and uses existing tool box
http://www.justtools.com.au/prod1274.htm

[MC97GQ]

A slight thread hijack

Just looked at the Warren and Brown torgue wrench on ebay, then looked at what else he was selling, have a look at the bottle of Stones GGWhttp://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Old-bottle-Stones-green-ginger-wine-bottled-Angoves-p-l-1pt-6fl-oz-/261078965947?_trksid=p4340.m444&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%25 2BUA%252BLM%252BLA%26otn%3D12%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D 1292050438561849019, i reckon that would be absolutely wicked, or vile.

Don't know if the stomach could handle that.

[Trolatron]

Thanks for your help guys, the T/Wrench came today and I got a set of impact sockets for my rattle gun from the same guy.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk121/Bendero7/IMAG0407.jpg

[Ben-e-boy]

nice........

[Silver]

The ones like the Teng Trolatron bought kind of roll when they reach the setting - feels like they are breaking. They also make some noise.

The deflecting beam ones like the Warren and Brown make a click as the little piston is set free. With these ones it is important to get into the habit of reseting the piston each time it clicks off.

Don't use either of them as breaker bars nor to turn in the wrong direction. Not 100% sure that is always a sin with the Teng type, but would start there unless the manual says different. With the Teng type, always reset the torque back to 0 in accordance with the instructions before storing away.

There are all kinds of 'rules' about torque settings too - whether the fastener is lubricated or not, for instance, affects the amount of torque required to produce the required result.

[G-ForceCrew]

Hi Guys,
I find the TengTools gear is always great to use and had no faults with any of there tools. Backing off when not is use is the way to go to and I also come back up off the hard Zero set a tade. Warren Brown are really good to just no rotation locking clip on my old ones.
I always torque important nuts with some tread lube and use at least three or four settings. 50% 80% 90% 100% approx. Watch those Ali head studs though. Torque and recheck after been hot were you can.
Kel