What Torque Wrench do you guys use?

[Shortsocks]

So I've got to break down and buy a torque wrench for my tool box. I've had the
"Ritchey TorqKey 5Nm Torque Wrench" but as of the past few months I've been working on other people's bikes, and I feel that I need one that's more than just that.
I've been looking and they cost a pretty penny. What do you guys use? Suggestions?

Thanks

[Tony T]

For small fasteners: Park TW-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-TW-1-Torque-Wrench/dp/B000NVCI1U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363969056&sr=8-1&keywords=park+torque+wrench)

[dan682]

I've had a Craftsman 3/8" drive 20-250 in/lb model for the last 5 years and it's always worked fine. I think it was around $70.

[Flying Pigeon]

I've been really happy with the Pedro's 1/4" drive.

[merlincustom1]

To 16 nM, Effeto Mariposa Giustaforza; above, Park TW-2.

[irideti]

Effeto Mariposa for light duty, Craftsman for heavier duty.

[SamIAm]

Effeto Mariposa for light duty, Craftsman for heavier duty.

Likewise

[FlashUNC]

Park Tool, both big and small. Like both.

Would like to get a Ritchey Torque Key. That's on the shopping list.

[Jack Brunk]

both 1/4 and 3/8.

[cmbicycles]

Just use the German torque spec... Gutentight

[FGC]

I have the PRO/Shimano wrench. It's compact, easy to use and comes with necessary bits.

[shovelhd]

http://www.toolsdelivered.com/CDI-602NMRMHSS-Measuring-Instruments-Torque-Measuring-Wrenches-Micrometer-Adjustable-Wrenches

[esldude]

I have a couple of the Pittsburgh click style wrenches from Harbor Freight. They are much less expensive and seem to work fine. They match the expensive wrenches that have been calibrated for torque settings pretty closely (better than 5%). I don't know that they would hold up to daily heavy use, but for my purposes they have been fine. I know people with three others and all have been fine.

If you read reviews there are some number of complaints about them never clicking. So some are defective. I think if you check it on something meaningless to make sure the clicker works, and it does then you are good to go. If it doesn't, they will swap it for another at Harbor Freight.

You also can google torque wrench calibration and find a few reasonably simple ways you can do a basic calibration check yourself.

[bart998]

i've had a craftsman 3/8" drive 20-250 in/lb model for the last 5 years and it's always worked fine. I think it was around $70.

+1

[oldpotatoe]

To 16 nM, Effeto Mariposa Giustaforza; above, Park TW-2.

What he said....

Don't care where it was made but anything called a "Effeto Mariposa Giustaforza', gotta be a good one!!

[cogclog]

I have the Mariposa and it's the nicest torque wrench I've ever used. Very simple in design, feels great, nice weight, and no PLASTIC parts unlike the park or similar style wrenches. It does however come with a hefty price tag. I got mine below cost but I believe they retail for over $250. There's a ritchey branded one that you can get through QBP that looks very similar and maybe slightly cheaper.

[Frankwurst]

What the hell's a torque wrench?:beer:

[cogclog]

Looks like this: 💪

[Pars]

I have a couple of the Pittsburgh click style wrenches from Harbor Freight. They are much less expensive and seem to work fine. They match the expensive wrenches that have been calibrated for torque settings pretty closely (better than 5%). I don't know that they would hold up to daily heavy use, but for my purposes they have been fine. I know people with three others and all have been fine.

If you read reviews there are some number of complaints about them never clicking. So some are defective. I think if you check it on something meaningless to make sure the clicker works, and it does then you are good to go. If it doesn't, they will swap it for another at Harbor Freight.

You also can google torque wrench calibration and find a few reasonably simple ways you can do a basic calibration check yourself.
Just picked one of these up for $10 at our Harbor Freight . Not a Snap-On, that's for sure, but not bad.

[johnniecakes]

I also tried a Pittsburg from Harbor Frieght. After I got it I sent along with a group of Snap Ons we use where I work. They get sent out every 3 months for calibration. The report on the Pittsburg stated it was 2% low. Either I got lucky or they are not so bad. If I used it more often I would probably spend more but for the dozen times a year I use it works fine.

[bargainguy]

Topeak d-torq, electronic transducer type. Beeps when you get to set torque and then beeps again if you keep going and exceed the torque setting.

[GeekBoy]

To 16 nM, Effeto Mariposa Giustaforza; above, Park TW-2.

My set up exactly. Only need the TW-2 for bottom brackets. The Effeto is not cheap, but I've made a couple bucks (well, beers) back by letting friends use it.

I plan on picking up one of those cheaper 5nm Ritchey ones for trips.