Best deal for a nice torque wrench
04-15-09, 04:53 PM
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Best deal for a nice torque wrench
04-15-09, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by dsellinger
It isn't even that good of a deal for a "generic nashbar" item.
04-15-09, 05:56 PM
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CAD$20.
this one uses a gauge and is of lesser quality, but if you're just putting together crap on your bike, most tools will be overbuilt.
https://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/pr...romSearch=true
this one uses a gauge and is of lesser quality, but if you're just putting together crap on your bike, most tools will be overbuilt.
https://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/pr...romSearch=true
04-15-09, 06:05 PM
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The only tihng I don't like is there is not scale or in lbs. Now you'll have to convert.
04-15-09, 06:21 PM
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I had that on my list. It looked like a good tool. I bought a Sears for about 2X as much. (Dont ask)
That is what I would buy if I could do it all over.
That is what I would buy if I could do it all over.
04-15-09, 06:29 PM
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I got a torque wrench at Harbor Freight for $20. The only problem with it is it's marked in in-lbs and most bike specs are given in N-ms so there's math involved.
04-15-09, 08:07 PM
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https://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944978000P
falls into the same no idea how precise it is category
falls into the same no idea how precise it is category
04-15-09, 08:41 PM
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If you can wait for a sale:
craftsman "microtork" clicker
https://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...word=microtork
I got mine a few months back for $39
craftsman "microtork" clicker
https://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...word=microtork
I got mine a few months back for $39
04-15-09, 08:52 PM
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I use a 1/4" Sette. They also have 1/2"
https://www.setteusa.com/product.php/..._torque_wrench
$39 at Pricepoint.
https://www.setteusa.com/product.php/..._torque_wrench
$39 at Pricepoint.
04-15-09, 09:18 PM
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I got the one with the old tyme bar scale and pointer in metric and pounds for $20. They are less likely to be dis-calibrated.
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04-16-09, 06:46 AM
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Nashbar tools = poop. Even their Allen wrenches are a little off on size. It'd be a cold day in hell when I take a Nashbar torque wrench to one of my beloved frames.
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04-16-09, 08:16 AM
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I've heard that unless you are going to spend a lot (and get it recalibrated every year) you are better off getting the beam type like the Park TW1:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...&redirect=true
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...&redirect=true
04-16-09, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by RacerMike
Also another +1 for getting a beam type torque wrench which is extremely useful for installing bottom brackets and pedals (which are usually the only times you'll need to measure torque when tightening in both directions):
https://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...&sName=&mv=cmp
Then add a set of metric hex bits:
https://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=35183
And some socket adapters to use your hex bits with either torque wrench:
https://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=1793
$15 + $25 + $8 + $4 = $52 for everything without shipping and you might even be able to find both stores within driving (or even cycling) distance).
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Originally Posted by hammond9705
I've heard that unless you are going to spend a lot (and get it recalibrated every year) you are better off getting the beam type like the Park TW1:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...&redirect=true
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...&redirect=true
I haven't taken my medium sized Craftsman in, but I use it mostly for 40Nm cassettes or crank arm bolts. I don't think it will hurt if it is off a bit.
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Teeth are the best torque wrench. Bite down and turn until one cracks. Your dentist can help with your individual specs, but mine are 10N for each cracked tooth
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Originally Posted by RacerMike
[edit: Psydotec beat me to it and posted a much more complete reply.]
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Originally Posted by RacerMike
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Originally Posted by jmechy
you know where to get a torque wrench for cheaper? Thats the cheapest I've ever seen.
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Originally Posted by yuanja
Couldn't find it.
No matter what part #, SKU, or keyword I entered, that product could not be found on the Nashbar website!
Purely on principal I said "Screw Nashbar" and bought a Part TW1 from Excel Sports.
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Originally Posted by cuski
You can get a beam type Park Tool torque wrench off Ebay for $35-$39.
