Inexpensive torque wrench at Lidl

[Littlekilmory]

I just bought a torque wrench with accessories aimed at bicycle maintenance but it reads from 2-24 newton metres (17-210 inch pounds). Covers the majority of shooting related duties. It’s a quarter drive.
Currently on sale at Lidl for £15… a must-have in my humble opinion.

 

[f17ant]

I just bought a torque wrench with accessories aimed at bicycle maintenance but it reads from 2-24 newton metres (17-210 inch pounds). Covers the majority of shooting related duties. It’s a quarter drive.
Currently on sale at Lidl for £15… a must-have in my humble opinion.

Not bad I’ll pop into idl on the way home see if I can pick one up

 

[Buchan]

Bggr! Just bought a bike one for £35!

 

[jthyttin]

Problem is, the torque you'd want is at the lower end of the scale. Given cheap price, it's probably most inaccurate at that end (percentage wise). So if possible, try to compare to some more reputable example before using it.

 

[Jelen]

£15? For the price of 2 pints worth a punt. As said above compare it - if you can.
It's got to be more accurate than a wild ar-ed guess with a screwdriver.

 

[bluesako]

wow £15 for 2 pints you gotta be taking the p*ss no wonder pubs are closing

 

[Littlekilmory]

Problem is, the torque you'd want is at the lower end of the scale. Given cheap price, it's probably most inaccurate at that end (percentage wise). So if possible, try to compare to some more reputable example before using it.

True, but quoted full-range accuracy is 4% - far better than the “that’ll do” employed hitherto. Furthermore, repeatability is good, certainly all I need. Oh, 0.1 adjustments. Not a professional grade tool but I have compared it to my Wiha (higher range) and it’s just fine.
Like my Lidl digital calliper (£10) vs my Mitutoyo (£190)?
Horses for courses.

 

[Jelen]

wow £15 for 2 pints you gotta be taking the p*ss no wonder pubs are closing

You need to get out more

 

[Smellydog]

Can't see it on their website

 

[weblyish]

Can't see it on their website

Wasn't in my local Lidl. I got a cordless soldering iron and some spray paint as a consolation prize

 

[Littlekilmory]

Was in two Glasgow stores but not in the usual tool section - instead, in a bike kit shelf.

 

[Apthorpe]

Can't see it on their website

Don't be put off by that. I looked on their website the other day for something else which wasn't there, but was im the shop. Along with the £40 wood lathe I nearly bought for the 8yr old to annoy wife.

 

[Buchan]

The "click" for correct torque is really subtle!

 

[BenBhoy]

wow £15 for 2 pints you gotta be taking the p*ss no wonder pubs are closing

Cant afford to at them prices!!