quality torque wrench

[johnvw]

Gentlemen, It is about time I purchased a torque wrench and stopped relying on my calibrated wrists.
Any thoughts on a good quality wrench would be most welcomed.
More care is now required with the Golf Gti 2007, and I am getting older.
Thank you in advance
Regards john

[mikinoz]

I got a reasonably priced Kinchrome one about a year ago and I have not snapped an alloy stud since. From memory it was somewhere near $100.

Welcome John.

[rayray086]

I got a reasonably priced Kinchrome one about a year ago and I have not snapped an alloy stud since. From memory it was somewhere near $100.

Got the same/similar one, also roughly a year ago. Got it from Bunnings and it was the only one there, ~$89. Had a fact sheet that detailed how accurate it was (IIRC, mine was less than 1Nm off), and also provided details for getting it recalibrated. SuperCheap sells a visually identical one for considerably cheaper, though I don't know how reliable it may be.

[Peter Jones]

Warren and Brown

http://www.warrenandbrown.com.au/

or Norbar

http://www.norbar.com/australia/AboutNorbar/tabid/239/Default.aspx

Pete

[jets]

I prefer the Warren & Brown dual signal deflecting beam type. I have 3 of them, all different range of course. The graduation you will need is in Newton metres, not sure if they are still sold with any other.

[gtimk5]

Bit of a problem there mate as you need a degree type torque wrench with most later VW stuff.
I use the Snapon one but its damn expensive!!!
Probably a good normal tension wrench would do and a degree fitment tool as well is required for occasional jobs.
Andrew

[jets]

Probably a good normal tension wrench would do and a degree fitment tool as well is required for occasional jobs.
Andrew

Yes, that's what I do. I can't afford to replace mine with new ones. While the use of stretch bolts seems to be increasing there is still a lot more standard screws/bolts where a normal torque wrench is needed.

[chris.]

my snap-on one is awsome

but i have a tengtools one for wheel nuts and thats pritty good for the money

[Transporter]

Sidchrome is ok too.
There is also Stahlwille.

[vwrallycar]

i have a CAT torque wrench, can get you one for a good price if interested

[Oneofthegreats]

You should start off with a price range first.

They can go from bugger all to bugger me dead! That much!

What size are you after 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4"?

What would be the tightest thing you want to do up?