I'm mostly worried about the forks. There's a range of 18 - 62Nm on the stuff there. So I found the Topeak D Torque Wrench DX, which looks perfect (4-80Nm range). My bank account, however, is already crying. What torque wrenches do you all use or recommend? Any help appreciated.
I use one like this. They basically sell them for free and these don't need calibrating neither. I will buy a proper one in the future though.
I've got both the big Warren and Brown one with the 3/4" drive and the kincrome one from Bunnings https://www.bunnings.com.au/kincrome-micrometer-torque-wrench_p6116683 The bunnings one will be a lot kinder to your wallet and is perfectly suitable - the ratchet is also useful for hard to reach spots with less turning space - if you get this one remember to loosen the spring tension before putting it back into the tool box - it's in the manula
Agree with GI. The only brand i'll ever buy is the Warren and Brown products. Purchased a cheap torque spanner , cant remember the brand and it was so far out of calibration it wasn't funny ,no wonder i kept on blowing head gaskets in my old car. The tool was quickly filed under R for rubbish.
I bought my Warren and Brown in about 1976 (3/8" drive ) and although I don't use it every day it is a tool I would not be without. Have a look for a second hand quality one as they don't wear out and will probably outlast you and your kids.
I bought one of these: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3PCS-1-2...749373?hash=item338631e6bd:g:HJUAAOSw~FJZEagM Half the price of what was in bunnings and having a close look I reckon it's essentially the same thing.
Warren & Brown 321500. 3/8" drive and does 5-140nm or something like that. Mine cost about $250 but if you look after it, you'll never need another.
Seems like Warren & Brown is the consensus. @Joker that's a great find! At that price it's probably worth picking up even if I do get a Warren & Brown! Thanks so much everyone.
have not seen them for a while but will look for you when next in inner newcastle. saw some once down to 20 bucks. not a perfect wrench but suitable for occasional jobs but warren and brown the rolls royce of tension wrenches.might even pick one up in a 2nd hand store.
These look interesting ... if they are accurate https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-Digi...m23c2912941:g:aLUAAOSwAutdQ9Ky&frcectupt=true