Lidl Torque wrenches...

[[XAP]Bob]

http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl ... _39220.htm

Made from robust steel
Reversible ratchet for clockwise or anticlockwise use
Includes ½" extension, length (cm): 12.5 and 3 sockets, sizes (mm): 17, 19 and 21
With quick-release mechanism
Torque range (Nm): 28 - 210
Measuring tolerance: +/- 4%

I wonder what non -robust steel looks like...

[Brucey]

It looks like good value, but a min of 28Nm means that it is OK for

cassette lockrings
BB units
some crank bolts

and that is about it, on a bicycle, anyway.

better to get a 3/8" drive one with a low torque rating for all the other stuff.

cheers

[Mick F]

better to get a 3/8" drive one with a low torque rating for all the other stuff.

Or get a 3/8" drive for lower torques AS WELL as a 1/2" drive for fixing your car!

[Valbrona]

Assuming it's half inch drive, that makes it no good for a bike. And using a traditional style torque wrench on a cassette lockring does not work anyway. That, at the high-torque end of the scale, leaves BB cups and some crankbolts.

I use a 3/8" and a 1/4" torque wrench on my bikes.

[squeaker]

And using a traditional style torque wrench on a cassette lockring does not work anyway.

Funny, seemed to work OK for me yesterday - what's your problem?

[NATURAL ANKLING]

And using a traditional style torque wrench on a cassette lockring does not work anyway.

Funny, seemed to work OK for me yesterday - what's your problem?

Hi,
Normally a click and break torque wrench probably would'nt work well on the ratchet type lock ring, the vibration would actvate the click and brake type wrench before you meet the desired torque setting.
If you have a traditional bendy wrench with a rod and dial, I would assume it would be ok.

[binsted]

Caveat Emptor, it is Lidls, certainly keep the receipt to return it when it breaks

[NATURAL ANKLING]

Caveat Emptor, it is Lidls, certainly keep the receipt to return it when it breaks

Hi,
Did you know that lidls offer a Three year garentee on most of their tools including electric drill etc
So today I was using lidl cycling socks, lidl cycling shorts, lidl cycling long sleeved top, lidl wind block jacket, and a lidl pannier.
Some bought from their bargan box but all totaling £ 25.
For the money unbeatable.

Eddited-
I bought three kettle's and took all of them back for a full refund, three year garentee.

[Neil Mc Ivor]

By the sizes of the sockets 17,19 & 21mm I think this torque wrench is probably intended as a car accessory for tightening the wheelnuts.

[s1965c]

I've had some great value Lidl tools, especially their ring spanners and battery chargers.

However, I was changing a head gasket for a friend on his Mondeo using his Lidl torque wrench when "bang", one of the head bolts sheared off at block level.

Much dismantling later, and a test against my own wrench showed that it was around 30% off.

[Mick F]

Normally a click and break torque wrench probably would'nt work well on the ratchet type lock ring, the vibration would actvate the click and brake type wrench before you meet the desired torque setting.

On a different thread, I talked about using my "clicky" torque wrench on my Campag cassette lockring.

The problem I found was that the clicks of the lockring going over the small cog's securing teeth disguised the click from the torque wrench and I over-torqued to quite a degree coz I never heard it!

When I realised, I undid the lockring, and then WATCHED the torque wrench head and waited to see it move. The clicking of the torque wrench was inaudible above the racket from the ratchets.

Apart from anything else, if you read my thoughts on the torquing of lockrings, you would see I don't bother, and will continue never to bother.

[wirral_cyclist]

I've had some great value Lidl tools, especially their ring spanners and battery chargers.

However, I was changing a head gasket for a friend on his Mondeo using his Lidl torque wrench when "bang", one of the head bolts sheared off at block level.

Much dismantling later, and a test against my own wrench showed that it was around 30% off.

I always use my own torque wrench as I know its been stored properly and not left straining the spring, I also very occasionally test my two wrenches against each other for comparison (and then my mate has proper test kit too )

[Mick F]

I've had mine for many years and it's stowed in its case with the spring completely relaxed.

When I was in the RN, the helicopter maintainers on the ships had a torque meter that was calibrated regularly. I put my torque wrench on and tested it. For the life of me I can't remember the figures involved, so don't ask me. I do remember that it wasn't far out at mid-range but the bottom end and top end were a bit iffy.

The point is though, most measuring devices are most accurate at mid-range. Therefore, you should have a variety of torque wrenches covering the ranges you require. ie small ones for low torques and biggies for high torques etc.

We had a bit of UHF radio kit years ago and the special toolkit that came with them had three torque wrenches set and sealed to specific torques. Each tool was a different colour.

[tyred]

I wonder what non -robust steel looks like...

I believe it was used in the construction of the Alfa Romeo Alfasud....