_Tony Posted 13November, 2013 Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 Wanting to get some recommendations as to what torque wrenches to look at. I have been looking at Warren and Brown wrenches, but if there are equivalent (quality) brands that are good, id like to know what you're using. I want to eventually do more extensive jobs on the car when they come up so willing to spend a bit to ensure accuracy. I presume two wrenches would be more appropriate to handle the lower and upper torque ranges? Looking on the W&B site, is there a preference between the wrench types? Ive been looking at the deflecting beam and micro-adjustable: micro adjustable: http://precisiontools.warrenandbrown.com.au/product-details/micro-adjustable-wrenches/186 deflecting beam: http://precisiontools.warrenandbrown.com.au/product-details/deflecting-beam/136 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 13November, 2013 Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 I have a small deflecting beam W&B wrench that has been invaluable since I've had the 911. Before then I used it maybe twice a year. Now it's prolly in the top 25% of tools I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Tony Posted 13November, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 thanks.. what torque range does yours cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 13November, 2013 Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 +1 for the W&B.. I have a snap on one myself, it too has been excellent, alas no good for anything under 50 Ft/Lb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrest Posted 13November, 2013 Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN I have a number of torque wrenches of various sizes but without a doubt the W&B is the superior unit. A tip for checking accuracy. If you are lucky enough to have two torque wrenches connect them via a socket. Set to the same setting and work them against each other. They should click at the same time if they are accurate. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 13November, 2013 Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 +1 W&B Deflecting beam. 322500 10-140ft.lbs / 10-185Nm 1/2" This should cover most requirements. Would be nice to have one of these also. 321500 4-90ft.lbs. / 5-120Nm 3/8" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 13November, 2013 Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN - WARREN & BROWN I have a number of torque wrenches of various sizes but without a doubt the W&B is the superior unit. A tip for checking accuracy. If you are lucky enough to have two torque wrenches connect them via a socket. Set to the same setting and work them against each other. They should click at the same time if they are accurate. Dave But Davo Can`t I tempt you with one of these new fangled tricky clicky torque wrenches for your old fashioned bendy bar one (Trust me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reax Posted 13November, 2013 Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 And if you are near Newcastle I may know some one who can check the calibration of them .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Tony Posted 13November, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 +1 W&B Deflecting beam. 322500 10-140ft.lbs / 10-185Nm 1/2" This should cover most requirements. Would be nice to have one of these also. 321500 4-90ft.lbs. / 5-120Nm 3/8" Was contemplating these: 320500: 3/8", 10-220in.lb (1-25Nm) 323500: 1/2", 20-220ft.lb (30-300Nm) Would pretty much cover every need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrest Posted 13November, 2013 Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 But Davo Can`t I tempt you with one of these new fangled tricky clicky torque wrenches for your old fashioned bendy bar one (Trust me) Yeah! you and I know that story don't we.LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 13November, 2013 Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 Was contemplating these: 320500: 3/8", 10-220in.lb (1-25Nm)323500: 1/2", 20-220ft.lb (30-300Nm) Would pretty much cover every needAgree with the larger wrench Tony as even a 993 strut to hub will need 200Nm, so i figure a 3.2 would be similar.The other one is very small and you will really never require anything under 5Nm. The 321500 4-90ft.lbs. / 5-120Nm 3/8" will give you a good range with a smaller length for the confined spaces.My 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 13November, 2013 Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 I read up a little on these things a while back. The common advice is to use the wrench within the middle of its range. They can be less accurate at the upper and lower extremes of their adjustment. Try to get one with a range close to it's intended use. Get two if can, one smaller, one larger with some overlap of the torque ranges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Tony Posted 13November, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 Agree with the larger wrench Tony as even a 993 strut to hub will need 200Nm, so i figure a 3.2 would be similar. The other one is very small and you will really never require anything under 5Nm. The 321500 4-90ft.lbs. / 5-120Nm 3/8" will give you a good range with a smaller length for the confined spaces. My 2 cents. Yeah good point. I went into repco today asking about them and the prices don't differ greatly between the wrenches. Will ring around a bit more too see if prices are similar and pick up a couple to put under the Christmas tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 13November, 2013 Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 Yeah good point. I went into repco today asking about them and the prices don't differ greatly between the wrenches. Will ring around a bit more too see if prices are similar and pick up a couple to put under the Christmas tree My recent experience with Repco, SCA, Autobarn etc is that they are staffed by shop assistants with limited knowledge. Try some of the specialist tool suppliers who deal more with the trades. You may find some better advice there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Tony Posted 13November, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 My recent experience with Repco, SCA, Autobarn etc is that they are staffed by shop assistants with limited knowledge. Try some of the specialist tool suppliers who deal more with the trades. You may find some better advice there. Yeah the guy didn't have much idea. He couldn't even provide a price without calling W&B and certainly didn't provide any advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydr Posted 13November, 2013 Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 Yeah the guy didn't have much idea. He couldn't even provide a price without calling W&B and certainly didn't provide any advice Then I guess he neglected to tell you that if you flash your NRMA membership card, Repco will give you a discount? Not a huge one, but a discount nevertheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 14November, 2013 Report Share Posted 14November, 2013 make sure you get a price and then show membership card, so they don't put it up first, to then discount it, if you know what I mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Tony Posted 20November, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 20November, 2013 Ended up calling burson and they gave me a much better price on the two wrenches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxzmusSC Posted 20November, 2013 Report Share Posted 20November, 2013 How much do the two types go for? I need a set as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Tony Posted 20November, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 20November, 2013 The larger 1/2" was about $284 and the smaller 3/8" about $160. To compare, the price I got for the 1/2" at repco was $420. That included a shipping amount to have the wrench shipped to them! I actually called W&B to get prices and they then suggested I go to burson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtac Posted 30November, 2013 Report Share Posted 30November, 2013 I don't know how much you wanted to spend, but I have the Snap-On Techangle tension wrenches in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive, and let me tell you, these things are the bees knees; so much faster, and nicer than working with a click type deflecting beam wrench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reax Posted 30November, 2013 Report Share Posted 30November, 2013 But a PITA to calibrate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 1December, 2013 Report Share Posted 1December, 2013 I've had good experience with Toptul gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 1December, 2013 Report Share Posted 1December, 2013 The larger 1/2" was about $284 and the smaller 3/8" about $160. To compare, the price I got for the 1/2" at repco was $420. That included a shipping amount to have the wrench shipped to them! I actually called W&B to get prices and they then suggested I go to burson Note to Santa on it's way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 1December, 2013 Report Share Posted 1December, 2013 Just for comparison. http://www.justtools.com.au/category307_1.htm?gclid=COWNruGejrsCFdFafgod62cAuw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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