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Well I talked to the guy I worked for earlier today so I'll probably get a Snap-On torque wrench from him. If we're talking newton meters, ideally what range would a bike tech want their wrench to have?

Quote: Originally Posted by Rotten Randy Well I talked to the guy I worked for earlier today so I'll probably get a Snap-On torque wrench from him. If we're talking newton meters, ideally what range would a bike tech want their wrench to have? Randy do the math on what your using it for. My Beta again is for normal stuff, @8-40ft/lbs which is @10-55N-m but if you need more, then get a bigger one..just remember typically the bigger...

Google says here: http://www.procarestores.com/index.php Looks like they have some click wrenches in the ~$200-300 range. They have a direct reading one for $5000 for up to 150lb/ft and some higher end click one in the $2000-3000 range!

Quote: Originally Posted by mxjunkie80 I go by feel......... And also have a REALLY cool Helicoil + Tap and Die set! :/ Feel. Yeah, I used to employ that method until I broke a wrench that splintered and flew into the radiator, spewing its contents all over the floor. With a bloody fist clasping onto half a 12mm box wrench and an antifreeze puddle before me, was the hint I needed to purchase a torque wrench. And stop using lawnmower repair...

Quote: Originally Posted by Rotten Randy I have a 1/2 drive torque wrench but I'd like to get a good quality newton meter torque wrench for caliper, pinch bolts, smaller stuff etc before I start hamfisting stuff into oblivion. I used to be a Snap-On dealer but even at cost, they cost too much lol... So where do you techs go to get a good one? Snap on

I go by feel......... And also have a REALLY cool Helicoil + Tap and Die set! :/