Wanted: Adjustable torque wrench/driver

[DanM]

Wanted for fitting scope rings and rail as well as checking action screws an adjustable torque wrench or driver (prefer second hand as on a budget)

Thanks in advance
Dan

 

[dorg]

I have a wheeler fat wrench going spare used a couple of times, just not my cup of tea £75 posted

 

[DanM]

Dorg

Thanks for offering, I’ve heard they’re good but after a cheaper version/alternative.

 

[finnbear270]

I would be careful as to how cheap you go, Accuracy could be an issue.

 

[Freightdog]

Wanted for fitting scope rings and rail as well as checking action screws an adjustable torque wrench or driver (prefer second hand as on a budget)

Thanks in advance
Dan

Look on fleabay for Quickset drivers. Usually a few on there, just check you get the right torque range you require and double check the seller knows the difference between Nm, inch-lbs, cNm etc.

 

[markj1]

I was looking for something like this as well, I think you'll struggle to find anything that makes sense and costs under the £80 mark. Most decent brands will actually cost over £100.

A torque wrench has to be calibrated correctly and the precision must be within a tight tolerance, otherwise it's missing the point. The rule-of-thumb regarding using the short leg of the Allen key is probably better than a poorly-calibrated torque wrench.

I was actually looking at the 'Teng TTSD38 38 Piece 1/4″ Drive Torque Screwdriver Set 1-5Nm':

But ended-up getting scammed when ordering it online from a dodgy website (got the money back eventually), but that's a different story.....

 

[lambic]

Wera, there was a thread a week or two ago

 

[DanM]

Thanks for the input guys, was considering a cheap set from China as in the pic but some good points above well made - I’ll make do with using the short end of the Allen key for now.

Cheers
Dan

 

[finnbear270]

 

[jcampbellsmith]

I'm very pleased with this set Amazon product ASIN B07JKJTDWCI've bought some extra bits for the American sizes that I use.
Regards
JCS

 

[Somersetdk]

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This is what I have, great bit of kit

 

[markj1]

Thanks for the input guys, was considering a cheap set from China as in the pic but some good points above well made - I’ll make do with using the short end of the Allen key for now.

Cheers
Dan

If you're referring to the photo that I posted, then Teng Tools aren't a "cheap set from China'

They are a very respectable company, part of the group that owns the French tools manufacturer Facom, and these are the brands we use at work which is why I was looking at it.

From what I read online, Wera is the go-to tools maker for tightening scopes and mounts, but the price seemed excessive for my needs, which is why I was looking at the Teng.

As I said I tried to buy it, but was scammed and it never arrived, and in the meantime someone at the club already changed the scope for me so I won't be looking at it again unless I have a need.

 

[Cyres]

Sealy do them got mine from CPC and is certificated. Much cheaper on Cycling orientated Web sites. There are several threads on here about this topic.
D

 

[DanM]

If you're referring to the photo that I posted, then Teng Tools aren't a "cheap set from China'

They are a very respectable company, part of the group that owns the French tools manufacturer Facom, and these are the brands we use at work which is why I was looking at it.

From what I read online, Wera is the go-to tools maker for tightening scopes and mounts, but the price seemed excessive for my needs, which is why I was looking at the Teng.

As I said I tried to buy it, but was scammed and it never arrived, and in the meantime someone at the club already changed the scope for me so I won't be looking at it again unless I have a need.

Mark - no mate, I was referring to some cheap Chinese ones I saw on EBay for about £30, not the one you mentioned.