Is there such a thing? Ideally I want one that will do both light and heavy torque so I don't have to have have two different ones for e.g. handlebar bolts and the rear wheel axle nut. Please educate me?
Norbar are decent. You probably wont find a torque wrench for both fine and coarse torques. 5Nm - 250Nm is a bit of a wide band. I have 2. Small, medium and a Clarke CEW1000 for the rear axle nut. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324740021342?hash=item4b9c037c5e:g:LUkAAOSwhM5g-1EJ https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154560774988?hash=item23fc8a434c:g:CagAAOSwR91hC-C6 These 2 do for me, along with the Clarke.
I don't think there is such a thing, at least not from a reputable manufacturer. If you want to do things that are tight, like wheel spindles, car wheel nuts, sprockets, etc., then you need to go up to at least 120 Nm, maybe up to 200. I can't be bothered to check my cheap one right now, but although I am happy using it on things like wheel nuts, I wouldn't risk it on anything like handlebar bolts or sump plugs (and because I have no low-range torque wrench, I rely on short spanners and judgement for the latter items). As for "Best", it's difficult these days when almost everything seems to come from mainland China. I've never had anything from Draper that has broken yet, but it's many years since they sold Japanese or German manufactured items. Teng tools are "designed in Sweden, made in Taiwan", but not cheap, and then there are other premium brands like Facom and Snap-on, torque specialists Norbar (made in UK?), and the likes of Halfords Professional. I'm sure someone more knowledgeable than me can throw more light on this, but I see that Screwfix sell "Magnuson" (cheap) and Teng (not cheap, but not expensive), and in both brands you could cover a wide range with a 1/4" model and another 1/2" for the higher torques. The 3/8" drive versions don't necessarily go low or high enough? To some extent choice may be dictated by what range of sockets you have, although there are adapters available, although I am not sure whether you could go up from a 1/4" drive wrench to a 1/2" drive socket - my 1/2" drive wrench has an adapter to step down to 3/8" drive sockets, but I don't have any of those.
As above, more than one needed for the range required for most Ducatis (SSSA rear wheel in the main), not sure about range required for KTM though. I have one Norbar and a couple of Halfords Professional ones (I think these are now called Advanced rather than Professional...). the Norbar one is pretty ancient TBH but the two Halfords ones cover what I need.
To cover the range you're talking of, you'll ideally need 3. 1/4" will take you to about 20Nm, 3/8" to around 50 Nm and the 1/2" will cover the big stuff. If the Multi in your profile is yours, you're going to need a 1/2" that goes beyond 230Nm for the rear wheel nuts. Most normal 1/2" stop at 200Nm. Teng are a great DIY bit of kit. I've used them in my workshop for 15 years plus and they're still going strong. Calibration is good when new and stays accurate. Calibration is everything, else why bother? You may as well guess the torque is correct. Halfords professional are also worth a look, especially when on offer or with the discount forum members can get.
I have 3. One that's like 10-25nm or something, one that's low ish (can't remember) to like 150, then the big beast for the rear wheel. The big one is Norbar and that's definitely better quality than my cheaper ones. Also have a digital adapter, but it's very bulky and a bit annoying. Only good thing is you can see the torque you are at and how close you are to the setting you need. Definitely go for quality over price where possible.
I agree, you will need more than 1. I have a Snap-On TR that goes up to about 300nm, so capable of doing the rear nut, however the wrench isn’t very long, it’s very difficult to reach that torque. I would much prefer a TR that was say 150-600nm, much longer, would make the 250 more easy to achieve.
This, https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/040...hN5tsTxgiVIStoKYSOwaAoQiEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds plus a 1/4” drive for up to 20 or 25Nm. Andy Note : other brands available
Halfords, yup Halfords. Very well made with a lifetime guarantee. You’ll need two though. Small one for axle pinch bolts etc. Big one for the rear 55mm nut. I presume you’ve got the Halfords discount Trade card from paying your dues on this forum.
I have to send test equipment, including torque wrenches, away for calibration every year. Another daft money spinning regulation encountered in the oil and gas industry.
I have a Magnusson, helped to take the guesswork out of how far to tighten nuts and bolts. I haven’t snapped any fasteners and have found as a little experiment that I’ve been under tightening for fear of stretching or snapping stuff. https://www.screwfix.com/p/magnusso...Xqrez-1uNSkL0itk5ooaAnGrEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
