Torque wrench suggestions...
#1
09-01-2010, 03:45 AM
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Federal Way, WA - Just south of Seattle
Posts: 28
Torque wrench suggestions...
Evening all,
I am in need of a good torque wrench for all of my KLX wrenching and I was wondering what gear you all were using. What has worked and what hasn't?
I am looking for a unit that will nicely fit the bill in quality, size, and performance.
Talk to me about your tourquers!!
I am in need of a good torque wrench for all of my KLX wrenching and I was wondering what gear you all were using. What has worked and what hasn't?
I am looking for a unit that will nicely fit the bill in quality, size, and performance.
Talk to me about your tourquers!!
#2
09-01-2010, 05:15 AM
3/8" drive should cover most applications for the KLX (1/4" drive will be too small.)
I have a nice Kincrome unit that works to just above 100 nm torque and as low as 6 nm torque. Has worked flawlessly for the last 24 months. Used with 1/2" and 1/4" step up and down adapter bits.
I have a nice Kincrome unit that works to just above 100 nm torque and as low as 6 nm torque. Has worked flawlessly for the last 24 months. Used with 1/2" and 1/4" step up and down adapter bits.
#3
09-01-2010, 04:33 PM
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Federal Way, WA - Just south of Seattle
Posts: 28
3/8" drive should cover most applications for the KLX (1/4" drive will be too small.)
I have a nice Kincrome unit that works to just above 100 nm torque and as low as 6 nm torque. Has worked flawlessly for the last 24 months. Used with 1/2" and 1/4" step up and down adapter bits.
I have a nice Kincrome unit that works to just above 100 nm torque and as low as 6 nm torque. Has worked flawlessly for the last 24 months. Used with 1/2" and 1/4" step up and down adapter bits.
Any more suggestions would be great!
#4
09-01-2010, 09:32 PM
Personally I use a beam style torque wrench.
The advantages:
Low price.
Metalurgical characteristics of steel will ot change thus no calibration needed.
No twisting to set.
No likelihood of overtightening by applying force after a click.
Far less likely to be damaged if dropped.
Not affected as much if exposed to moisture due to no moving parts.
Disadvantages:
You have to look at the needle to the dial, although I got a tip to mark the edge or back with a sharpie, which will wipe off, when viewing is difficult.
You don't hear a click.
Doesn't look as trick.
I guess I like simplicity when it duplicates the best. Most torque wrenches have accuracy of about +/-5% getting worse at lower ranges. Thus the reason to get an inch/pound torque wrench for a majority of your work.
In other words, don't be afraid of a beam style torque wrench if you can get a decent price on it.
The advantages:
Low price.
Metalurgical characteristics of steel will ot change thus no calibration needed.
No twisting to set.
No likelihood of overtightening by applying force after a click.
Far less likely to be damaged if dropped.
Not affected as much if exposed to moisture due to no moving parts.
Disadvantages:
You have to look at the needle to the dial, although I got a tip to mark the edge or back with a sharpie, which will wipe off, when viewing is difficult.
You don't hear a click.
Doesn't look as trick.
I guess I like simplicity when it duplicates the best. Most torque wrenches have accuracy of about +/-5% getting worse at lower ranges. Thus the reason to get an inch/pound torque wrench for a majority of your work.
In other words, don't be afraid of a beam style torque wrench if you can get a decent price on it.
#5
09-01-2010, 11:20 PM
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: kootenay country BC Canada
Posts: 1,800
Excellent pro-con
Personally I use a beam style torque wrench.
The advantages:
Low price.
Metalurgical characteristics of steel will ot change thus no calibration needed.
No twisting to set.
No likelihood of overtightening by applying force after a click.
Far less likely to be damaged if dropped.
Not affected as much if exposed to moisture due to no moving parts.
Disadvantages:
You have to look at the needle to the dial, although I got a tip to mark the edge or back with a sharpie, which will wipe off, when viewing is difficult.
You don't hear a click.
Doesn't look as trick.
I guess I like simplicity when it duplicates the best. Most torque wrenches have accuracy of about +/-5% getting worse at lower ranges. Thus the reason to get an inch/pound torque wrench for a majority of your work.
In other words, don't be afraid of a beam style torque wrench if you can get a decent price on it.
The advantages:
Low price.
Metalurgical characteristics of steel will ot change thus no calibration needed.
No twisting to set.
No likelihood of overtightening by applying force after a click.
Far less likely to be damaged if dropped.
Not affected as much if exposed to moisture due to no moving parts.
Disadvantages:
You have to look at the needle to the dial, although I got a tip to mark the edge or back with a sharpie, which will wipe off, when viewing is difficult.
You don't hear a click.
Doesn't look as trick.
I guess I like simplicity when it duplicates the best. Most torque wrenches have accuracy of about +/-5% getting worse at lower ranges. Thus the reason to get an inch/pound torque wrench for a majority of your work.
In other words, don't be afraid of a beam style torque wrench if you can get a decent price on it.
#6
09-02-2010, 04:17 AM
The Beam type does prove to be more accurate and they are fairly inexpensive.
The clickers are ok and work good too. The inch/pounds is my main go too 3/8 drive. It is a Craftsman. The Craftsman foot/lb is only ok. The locking collar tends to crack and Sears only has a 90 day guarantee on torque wrenches. The 3/8 kinchrome works well and likes to rust easily. (mine was from a garage sale). The Snap On 3/8 foot/lb wrench is nice and narrow. The lock works well and is easily adjusted. But is kinda pricey
So a beam style for $20 will do everything that you will need. But plan on getting two torque wrenches in 3/8 drive.
The clickers are ok and work good too. The inch/pounds is my main go too 3/8 drive. It is a Craftsman. The Craftsman foot/lb is only ok. The locking collar tends to crack and Sears only has a 90 day guarantee on torque wrenches. The 3/8 kinchrome works well and likes to rust easily. (mine was from a garage sale). The Snap On 3/8 foot/lb wrench is nice and narrow. The lock works well and is easily adjusted. But is kinda pricey
So a beam style for $20 will do everything that you will need. But plan on getting two torque wrenches in 3/8 drive.
#7
09-02-2010, 05:01 AM
Someone mention rust? What's that? I live in WA.
#9
09-02-2010, 01:59 PM
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Federal Way, WA - Just south of Seattle
Posts: 28
The Beam type does prove to be more accurate and they are fairly inexpensive.
The clickers are ok and work good too. The inch/pounds is my main go too 3/8 drive. It is a Craftsman. The Craftsman foot/lb is only ok. The locking collar tends to crack and Sears only has a 90 day guarantee on torque wrenches. The 3/8 kinchrome works well and likes to rust easily. (mine was from a garage sale). The Snap On 3/8 foot/lb wrench is nice and narrow. The lock works well and is easily adjusted. But is kinda pricey
So a beam style for $20 will do everything that you will need. But plan on getting two torque wrenches in 3/8 drive.
The clickers are ok and work good too. The inch/pounds is my main go too 3/8 drive. It is a Craftsman. The Craftsman foot/lb is only ok. The locking collar tends to crack and Sears only has a 90 day guarantee on torque wrenches. The 3/8 kinchrome works well and likes to rust easily. (mine was from a garage sale). The Snap On 3/8 foot/lb wrench is nice and narrow. The lock works well and is easily adjusted. But is kinda pricey
So a beam style for $20 will do everything that you will need. But plan on getting two torque wrenches in 3/8 drive.
#10
09-03-2010, 12:23 AM
yes, there are alot of fasteners that require inch pounds and most of the foot pound wrenches out there will not go that low of a setting. That and Kawi must be using grade 2 bolts or something. They stretch badly.