[Holyghost]

Originally Posted by adrian

Got hold of my first Torque Wrench. Not a high end, expensive import..but an affordable, good quality Indian.

How much did you pay for this? I was thinking of getting a Taparia torque wrench which costs 4k for my occasional use.

[adrian]

Originally Posted by Holyghost

How much did you pay for this? I was thinking of getting a Taparia torque wrench which is costs 4k for my occasional use.

I paid Rs.3300/- to my local vendor for this non ratchet type TM50 from Torque Master. The shop had a ratchet type Taparia TW50 which was a solid one and being a couple of years old, I got an offer for Rs.3000/-. But since there was some rust in the torque wrench, I declined the offer and took the Torque Master, which was brand new. The vendor said that the new MRP for a taparia ratchet type TW50 is Rs.3600/-

Personally I would have bought the Taparia had it not been an old stock.

[adrian]

Tyre spoons again - but this time for the motorcycle. This is a Chinese make with no brand. The build quality is good and the tool is compact and light enough to be carried in a backpack or inside the pannier.

[gendarmee]

Got a question: The workshop manual lists using molybednum oil on the piston, value guides, cam shaft, and crankshaft bearings during engine assembly. Could not find anything online. Can any suggest where I can find it, or any alternative I could use that i can find locally? I could only find this Liqui Moly Gear-Oil Additive(isn't an oil and delivery time is uber long)

[Leoshashi]

Originally Posted by adrian

Got hold of my first Torque Wrench. Not a high end, expensive import..but an affordable, good quality Indian.

Now this is something which I have been eyeing since long. The only thing holding me back is the question of calibration. How do you plan to calibrate it, and most importantly, when is it needed??

Regards,
Shashi

[adrian]

Originally Posted by Leoshashi

Now this is something which I have been eyeing since long. The only thing holding me back is the question of calibration. How do you plan to calibrate it, and most importantly, when is it needed??

Regards,
Shashi

Hi Leoshashi, if your usage frequency is low, the calibration shall be done every two years. If you drop the wrench, then it would be a good idea to get the calibration done immediately and if you are a regular user, then the calibration shall be done every year.

Also keep in mind that the values in the mid range of a torque wrench will be more accurate when compare to the upper and lower limits. I need around 4-5 Kgf m torque (mainly clutch related jobs) to work on my Bullet. So I chose the one in the range 1-7 kgf m because 4-5 comes somewhat as the middle range and will be more accurate.

As to where the calibration is to be done- my only option is to get it done at Coimbatore.
Another option is to follow the you tube videos to quick check the accuracy of the tool at home (the accuracy of the method is debatable) and the wrench can be adjusted for error correction or can be calibrated if it too out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFDUsUEQrL0

[diyguy]

I am trying to clean the grime from our tea thermoses and am appalled at the dried muck in there. I did some jugaad by using a bottle cleaner attached to my drill. This was able to clean the bottom inside of the thermos very well but not the side walls. Any thoughts on an attachment that can help?

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by diyguy

I am trying to clean the grime from our tea thermoses and am appalled at the dried muck in there. I did some jugaad by using a bottle cleaner attached to my drill. This was able to clean the bottom inside of the thermos very well but not the side walls. Any thoughts on an attachment that can help?Attachment 1575246

I used Harpic to clean my Thermos. Did the job and not a spot of grime left. Just ensure that you wash the thermos thoroughly, first with a detergent and then a couple of times with water.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by adrian

Another option is to follow the you tube videos to quick check the accuracy of the tool at home (the accuracy of the method is debatable) and the wrench can be adjusted for error correction or can be calibrated if it too out.

Should he not have set the wrech to a lower torque and then checked that it didn't click?

[diyguy]

Originally Posted by Aroy

I used Harpic to clean my Thermos.

my wife has tried everything - vinegar, baking soda, dish washer soap, vim liquid etc. I will try Harpic, thanks!

[Jeroen]

Originally Posted by adrian

Also keep in mind that the values in the mid range of a torque wrench will be more accurate when compare to the upper and lower limits. I need around 4-5 Kgf m torque (mainly clutch related jobs) to work on my Bullet. So I chose the one in the range 1-7 kgf m because 4-5 comes somewhat as the middle range and will be more accurate.
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Mid range the most accurate? Why would that be, I don't think so. Please elaborate
Jeroen

[adrian]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Should he not have set the wrech to a lower torque and then checked that it didn't click?

I think you meant to say "to set it to a higher torque and checked that it didn't click". Thanks for throwing in something to think, as you always do.

Originally Posted by Jeroen

Mid range the most accurate? Why would that be, I don't think so. Please elaborate
Jeroen

Please see the excerpt from the manual of Snapon Torque tools



https://www1.snapon.com/V2/Groups/cm...e_Brochure.pdf

I also heard the same in many you tube videos pertaining to torque wrenches. I may have misunderstood the information and you are always welcome to correct me.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by adrian

I think you meant to say "to set it to a higher torque and checked that it didn't click". Thanks for throwing in something to think, as you always do.

This is incredibly simple, but causing me brain pain!

Yes, you are right. I don't know how I got the wrong way of thinking so fixed in my brain.

Thanks!

[Jeroen]

Originally Posted by adrian

Please see the excerpt from the manual of Snapon Torque tools
.

It’s more a rule of thumb where they sort of combine the actual accuracy of a torque wrench and the properties of how bolts tighten.

Came across this one, which I think must be pretty handy too:

http://sheldonbrown.com/tork-grip.html

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by Jeroen

It’s more a rule of thumb where they sort of combine the actual accuracy of a torque wrench and the properties of how bolts tighten.

Came across this one, which I think must be pretty handy too:

http://sheldonbrown.com/tork-grip.html

This is a very old design, and good for low torque jobs, as you have to keep monitoring the torque applied constantly and stop when the needle reaches the desired torque. Still it is better than nothing. Ratchet type wrenches will not permit more than the torque set, while this design you can inadvertently over torque, which in case of small fasteners can strip the threads.