Park Tool Ratcheting Click Type Torque Wrench, 7 1/2-Inch
September 7, 2013 - Comment
High quality, ratcheting, “click type” torque wrenches that accurately measure and apply the proper amount of torque to a component’s threaded fastener(s).Ratcheting 1/4″ drive with 3/8″ adaptorDial-adjust system allows desired torque setting to be preset3-15 Newton Meter range (26-132 Inch Pounds)19.5cm (7-1/2″) lengthProtective case includedItem SpecificationsTip Size1/4″ Product Features Ratcheting ¼” drive with 3/8″ adaptor
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TW-5 and TW-6 Torque Wrench Review I own both the TW-5 and TW-6 torque wrenches and thought I would point out that you really either need both of these wrenches or you will probably want one torque wrench with a longer continuous range. The TW-5 has a range of 26-132 inch pounds, the TW-6 has a range of 88-530 inch pounds. Meaning the TW-5 is going to be great for smaller projects like tightening bolts on brakes, shifters, etc. For bottom bracket, pedal, or crank work you are going to need to go with…
So far, so good. This review is for the 7-1/2″ quarter-inch drive model. I like it, it’s easy to use, compact and seems sturdy enough so far. I used to have a really cheap 1/4″ drive click-style torque-wrench which broke the first time I used it, and this is of noticeably higher quality. I don’t have a calibrated wrench to test it with, but I compared it to a Wiha Torque Screwdriver and it matches very closely. Comes with a handy inch-lb to newton-meter conversion chart sticker on the handle.Bottom…
ratchet torque wrench…Nice size, poor quality. When I got the tool I was very please with the size and how it adjusted. Myself being picky about the accuracy of these tools compared its accuracy with one of my high-dollar tools and come to find out it was not even close to being accurate. It was 1-2 Nm off and that equates to 8-16in/lbs.. at every setting. I emailed Park Tools and the fellow I happen to talk to said that was normal. What? For almost $100 I’d expect much better. He did offer to let me send it to them and let them fix…