[ashwinprakas]

Originally Posted by R2D2

I do not have experience with Indian manufactured TWs which will be cheaper. Maybe a BHPian can chip in here with suggested brands and models. I would reckon Taparia as one of the best you can buy.

Taparia makes them, a non-ratcheting 25~100nm unit which costs 3.8k, though they're hard to source in my side of the country due to low demand. A member from another forum reported that he has had good results with the 8~30nm variant of the same.

[Turrrb0]

Originally Posted by R2D2

I do not have experience with Indian manufactured TWs which will be cheaper. Maybe a BHPian can chip in here with suggested brands and models. I would reckon Taparia as one of the best you can buy.

Originally Posted by virgopal

I would like to buy a Torque Wrench for loosening the wheel lug nuts on my hatchback. Can you please suggest a good TW to be kept in the boot?
Thanks R2D2

I have also read and heard good reviews of Mac Master torque wrenches, again an Indian company like Taparia. Though I do not have any personal experience with using them you can check them out if you like.

Also I'm not sure if it'd be a great idea to keep TWs in the boot, as R2D2 rightly said, TWs are more "delicate instruments" rather than just plain old tools, and need to be treated as such.

Cheers!

[ashwinprakas]

Hi Guys,

This is what I regularly use;



The 25k km's overhaul is coming up for the CT100B and I have already procured the necessary spares and while wracking things in my head I thought I'd get this doubt clarified, is this the right kind of threadlocker to be used on axle/sprocket/swing-arm bolts? Reason for doubt being that I usually use these on my handlebar clamp bolts and in case of removal I'd need to use the impact driver to break them loose, just wondering if I should consider a lighter compound or use less to reduce the effort required in getting the bolts/nuts out later on.

[Leoshashi]

Originally Posted by Turrrb0

I have also read and heard good reviews of Mac Master torque wrenches, again an Indian company like Taparia. Though I do not have any personal experience with using them you can check them out if you like.

I own Mac Master make torque wrenches, and they are holding up nicely. As its the case with any torque wrench, you have to handle it gently and that's the only care I take. I use it on a regular basis and have no complains so far.

The smaller one has a range of 14-68Nm and is used for tightening spark plugs and all, whereas the larger one has range of 70-340Nm and I use this for heavy duty jobs. Though I am yet to cross 110Nm for my teeny weeny 800.

[Jeroen]

Ideally, you would get a torque wrench calibrated ever so often. Over time they tend to get less accurate. On ordinary cars you rarely need above 170-180Nm. Something like a pitman nut would require such a torque. Other than a large torque wrench it would require a lot of muscle too!

Jeroen

[Manoj2268]

Originally Posted by Leoshashi

I own Mac Master make torque wrenches, and they are holding up nicely. Snipped]

Shashi, how much did you pay for these wrenches? And, are these wrenches stored in the "zero NM" position after use?

[R2D2]

Originally Posted by Manoj2268

And, are these wrenches stored in the "zero NM" position after use?

Yes, TWs are meant to be stored at the zero lb/ft or NM value. Some TW manufacturers also recommend permit storage at very low dialled-in torque values for e.g. 1-5 lb ft or similar.

In any case you should always check the manual that came with your particular TW for operation, storage and safety instructions and tips.

[drsingh]

Spotted one at the tool shop when I went there to buy a cutting disc for the angle grinder. Pye brand.50 bucks. Very comfortable for close quarter work. I understand the fascination with stubby screwdrivers now.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by drsingh

I understand the fascination with stubby screwdrivers now.

Absolutely. I think I might have featured this one four years ago, as there was already a pic in my uploads/etc directory. A stubby, ratchet, multibit screwdriver:

My favourite; looks like I need to do a little rust treatment! Cost, if I remember correctly, less than one GBP in London. Rolson make a good range of low-cost, high-value tools. Far-better made and longer lived than their prices would suggest.

[R2D2]

Originally Posted by ashwinprakas

Hi Guys,

This is what I regularly use..I thought I'd get this doubt clarified, is this the right kind of threadlocker to be used on axle/sprocket/swing-arm bolts

I haven't used Anabond only Loctite. Anabond 112 seems to be the same as Loctite 242 which is also blue. OTOH Loctite 271, the red one, is permanent and requires very serious amounts of heat read blow torch to remove. Don't ever use this. You should use a threadlocker that can be removed that so yes either Anabond 112 or Loctite 242 will do.

How much depends on the size of the fastener. You don't need to smear the liquid on the entire length of the bolt or nut just a drop at the beginning (and mid if a larger bolt or nut) will do. Put on a drop and smear it right around the circumference for two or three threads. Insert the bolt and torque it to recommended values. That will spread the liquid evenly. Loctite takes about 10 minutes to set and 24 hours to cure.

[virgopal]

I have a fundamental query about putting back wheel nuts. Is it advisable to apply grease to the studs? It is said that due to moisture on the road, studs get rusted and eventually jammed. Does grease prevent rust formation?
Thanks

[honeybee]

Don't know if this has been posted earlier, but a half litre bottle of turpentine oil and perhaps a syringe would help with a lot of degreasing work.

Vinegar is supposed to be good for de-rusting, but recent experience with a few bolts and nuts and washers which were soaked in grease over many years taught me to dip them in turpentine first, to get rid of the grease.

[Gannu_1]

Originally Posted by virgopal

I have a fundamental query about putting back wheel nuts. Is it advisable to apply grease to the studs?

No. You shouldn't be applying any grease or lubricant to the threads of the studs/bolt for the wheel hubs. A little bit of rust formation on the exposed lug/bolt head will not ruin it.

[sujithsidhardha]

Originally Posted by sujithsidhardha

I am bit concerned about a Force 2462 1/4 Inch Socket Combination Set. Till now I found the force ratchet with a green and yellow handle only. But the one delivered from industrybuying yesterday has a black and red handle. Is it a genuine one? Please help.

Query was replied by Force, Taiwan as follows.

According to your photos, it should be FORCE production. Please be informed that we already change the color from yellow/green to red/black.

Still industrybuying don't have an answer to this query.

[Fillmore]

Originally Posted by Su-47

Guys, I need, or shall I say want a small angle grinder...

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

I have mentioned recently that I would like to have a bench grinder. ...

Originally Posted by Su-47

Yep, it is a scary tool (but a bit less scary than the handheld circular saw). ...

Quoted the 3 of you since you seem to having some experience using an Angle Grinder.
Have any of you picked up an Angle grinder attachment similar to this one ?


Wanted to check if it is available in local hardware stores ( Bangalore to be specific )
It is also available online on banggood.com , any experience with ordering off this site ?

Link : Angle Grnder Stand ?