Torque wrench
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ChopSticks
Banned
have a kinchrome 1/4 too.... also bought from Bunnings.
I ended up buying a set of Pedro's 1/4" bits for $18 from wiggle, which is all you need for bikes!
theres some cheaper ones around for $60 (with bits included) which will also do the job.
Minlak
custom titis
I got a torpedo7 one that came with all the fittings included for only $49 I can't see it on thier website at all at the moment. It seems to work fine. Remember Bunnings price match plus 10% extra off. I have seen the kingchrome ones around the traps for $69 that would be great buying then.
tomee
Likes Bikes
the bunnings 1/4" torque goes to the lowest setting of 2nm if its the same one im looking at on the Kinchrome site.
i just went and bought these the other day as iot was cheaper with the bits
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151302384640?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
i just went and bought these the other day as iot was cheaper with the bits
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151302384640?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
silentbutdeadly
has some good things to say
Same here. Kincrome one is a very decent alternative.
teK--
Eats Squid
I had the 1/4" drive Kincrome one too but sold it as I now have lefthand thread bolts and the Kincrome can't tighten in that direction.
Upgraded to this it is awesome and tightens both directions:
http://www.wiggle.com.au/lifeline-professional-torque-wrench/
It appears to be re-branded and sold under names but for a higher price (Pedros and X-tools).
Upgraded to this it is awesome and tightens both directions:
http://www.wiggle.com.au/lifeline-professional-torque-wrench/
It appears to be re-branded and sold under names but for a higher price (Pedros and X-tools).
teK--
Eats Squid
Looks Identical to mine except double the price and has a Pedros logo.
Looks remarkably similar to the Torpedo 7 one that goes for $50.
Whatever one you get, follow this guys advice.
Daniel Shay
Banned
Yeah, from what I have seen, 1/4 drive ones are giving you the smaller range of torque measurements that bikes require and are cheaper compared to 3/8 and 1/2. $60 with a nice 9 piece set of common bike fastener types is the cheapest I have seen.
Even if a torque wrench has a reverse function, I avoid using them as I don't understand fully if and how they avoid damaging the calibration side of things.
Even if a torque wrench has a reverse function, I avoid using them as I don't understand fully if and how they avoid damaging the calibration side of things.
teK--
Eats Squid
Good tip this one; learn something new every day.
2. when setting a torque wrench, always take the value slightly above the intended value, and then back it down the intended value. many fail to do this, and get a false reading.
Doing this sets the torque more accurately. As an example, if you want to torque a bolt to 10nm, take the tool to 12-15nm and then back down to 10nm. If you just take it straight to 10nm, you can actually read this as 7-8nm with a bolt torque measurement tool.
ChopSticks
Banned
Kinchrome ones also come with a certificate
along with a x% of +/- accuracy
speaking if accuracy! Have you seen that laser guided stem straighter from Tune acko?
Absolutely unnecessary! But so much want!!!
Ackland
chats d'élevage
I was eying it off months ago.....
Apparently some cranks have been shipped my way from the Black Forest that will make your RF Next SL's look obese
teK--
Eats Squid
Get a wooden dowel or similar. Hold it across the fork stanchions. Line up with the handlebars.
Easy.
kwikee
Likes Dirt
Ackland
chats d'élevage
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ChopSticks
Banned
+1
completely overkill/unnecessary, but oh so cool !
ChopSticks
Banned
Look forward to seeing it when it arrives!!
just ordered my first Tune component (seat clamp)
And look forward to it arriving!!