Torque wrench

[wickedmonkey]

Cool, er, yep, Draper!


Any idea what the switch lever is for? Im pretty ignorant around torque wrenches.

[fazersharp]

Left or right hand use / side of bike- but never undo with a torque wrench

[Timbollew]

I'd think that the switch/lever is to change the ratchet from tightening to loosening although you're not supposed to use a torque wrench to loosen anything.

[Dead Eye]

As above, the switch lever changes the ratchet drive direction from clockwise to anti-clockwise. Although you shouldn't undo anything with a torque wrench, it is a handy feature to have and imo is perfectly acceptable to use on bolts that aren't done up "tight" ... the definition of "tight" is personal opinion in this instance

[unfazed]

As above, the switch lever changes the ratchet drive direction from clockwise to anti-clockwise. Although you shouldn't undo anything with a torque wrench, it is a handy feature to have and imo is perfectly acceptable to use on bolts that aren't done up "tight" ... the definition of "tight" is personal opinion in this instance

Main reason is for setting torque on left hand threaded nuts and bolts

[richfzs]

I would agree, but my torque wrench doesn't work (as a torque wrench) on left threaded bolts, despite having the wee lever to flip the ratchet... All it let's me do is use it as a standard ratchet

[wickedmonkey]

Thanks guys. I thought it said in the instructions the wrench was for right-handed thread only. No mention of the little lever.


Mine was certified by John Li as well. He must be a busy man.

[hightower]

This is the one I invested in. Most jobbies don't need the bigger ones on the bike - for example I just did front brakes over haul and most bolts need 20-40nm, the largest was the axle nut requiring 67 I believe.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009V...2YXBS0WF59


It came with a calibration certificate. I think for 10nm it actually does it to 12nm, but as range goes up it is more accurate ie 40nm test was 40.7 or something actual.


Also, may have been said but you can adjust for left handed nuts (they need torquing right too )

[snapper]

Have you asked BOB

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