Aldi Torque wrench
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 9:14 am
Aldi are selling 1/2" torque wrenches for £15.99 from today (22/10/2015). At last my hub nut will be tightened to the correct toque!
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Re: Aldi Torque wrench
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 5:30 pm
Dont wait for it to click on the flywheel it wont
Re: Aldi Torque wrench
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 6:23 pm
Because it's left hand?
Re: Aldi Torque wrench
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 9:26 am
Yes it may well have a ratchet to go left or right but the torque setting only work one way. The type that the square drive pushes through can be used both ways. A few others also bar or digital. Been a few sheared or mullered the nuts waiting for the click.
Re: Aldi Torque wrench
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 11:19 am
You're right, it doesn't click left handed. Just tried it on a wheel nut at a low torque. Many thanks for the tip.
Re: Aldi Torque wrench
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 4:54 pm
What's the minimum setting on these? I'm looking for one for the smaller torque nuts on a scoot.....
Re: Aldi Torque wrench
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 5:53 pm
28Nm is the lowest setting. It's not for small torques - it's about 15" long.
Re: Aldi Torque wrench
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 6:41 pm
Cheers budEddieStone wrote:28Nm is the lowest setting. It's not for small torques - it's about 15" long.
Re: Aldi Torque wrench
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 7:59 pm
I broke a flywheel, it sheared down the keyway, when my ebay torque wrench that was "reversable" turned out not to be 