I currently have a 1/2" torque wrench for 40-210Nm range. The other option is a 1/4" 5-25Nm range, but that would leave me with a gap between 25-40Nm.Basically I'm wondering if these are reliable if I go for some cheapo to mid-range version? ($45-ish dollars for wrench without sockets)
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>>2864435You think that's tough, I cant find a breaker bar for 1/4 drive like 3mm and 1/32 bolts, Ill have to get 5mm shank nut drivers and adapt them to an impact wrench.
>>2864435Torque wrenches are mostly a meme unless it has a gasket. But remember that those click type torque wrenches aren’t very accurate at the top and bottom lile 10%-20% of their range. There’s a lot of automotive jobs where even I might grab a torque wrench that fall in the gap, and I wouldn’t trust the big 1/2” much on stuff around 40Nm. So if you want to consoom, go for it.Fwiw I only have like a low-mid and the higher range. I skipped the super low torque range for automotive stuff since that’s all like screwdriver tight.
>>2864435NO they are useful for a lot of stuff but cheap shitty ones are a meme. >>2864638retard
>>2864435what are you doing that you need to be that precise with? the only fasteners I can think of that actually need precision are engine related (which are all over 100 lb ft) or suspension parts (which are also all over 100 lb ft)anything else you can just eyeballtorque values below 100 lb ft are a meme. just tighten it until it feels tight.and torque wrenches are typically only "accurate" in a specific interval, usually at the top end of their range. honestly I used to torque everything that I could find a value for but eventually you realize it's pointless and unless you're building F1 cars most things are fine being tightened to "good enough"
>>2864809retardCheap shitty ones are almost always pretty accurate and more than enough for weekend wrenchers.>>2864892Anon, I will gladly join you in shitting on those who need a factory manual with torque specs for the screws that hold interior decorative plastic panels up, but it doesn’t sound like you have ever turned a bolt under the hood aside from battery terminals. There are a few things under there where a torque wrench is a good idea if you don’t want to be pulling heads again within the next 18mos, and it may be well below 100ft-lbs,
Have been using a $20 3/8'' torque wrench on my Corolla for years and years150k km put on and no problems yet
>>2864435If you care enough to use a torque wrench, care enough that they’re only really most accurate from 40-90 percent of the range. You can definitely break fasteners by using the edges, especially when the manufacturer’s calling for stupid specifications.
>>2864892My water pump bolts are to be torqued at 22 ft-lbs. Any more will crush the gasket and risk a leak.
>>2864435I bought that exact torque wrench on Amazon to use for replacing the UIM/LIM/head gaskets on my Buick and the bitch is still running fine 40k miles later.
>>2864435Check the Torque Test Channel on YouTube for actual advice on torque wrenches.
>>2865002just hand tighten, no big dealalso, the unit for torque is lb ft. no dash or slash between them
>>2865137that's an academic distinction that no one makes IRL.
>>2865144I guess you measure weight in seconds or distance in pounds huh? using the proper units is always relevant and keeps you from looking retarded>academic distinctionmeaningless term
>>2864638this guy knows what he talking about
