Draper 1/2" Square Drive Ratchet Torque Wrench | Micrometre Reversible Hand Tool | 30Nm-210Nm Mechanics Car Tools | Professional Blow Mould Storage Case | 30357

I already own two smaller torque wrenches both in 3/8s drive for 3-22nM and 7-110nM, this is a nice addition to the tool box as now I can torque up larger bolts on my vehicle.It's affordable, the adjustment is easy to make - just remember to reset the torque setting to zero after you are finished as if you don't overtime the spring will loose it's strength and your torque wrench will be out of spec with no way to adjust it to be within spec as the mechanism is worn.I like the hard case which is useful for storing and transport.

This is a heavy duty adjustable torque bar, as used in professional garages. It comes in a nicely made plastic box that protects the precision tool, and provides storage for sockets and extension bar. The tool itself is nicely made and feels very substantial, first appearance is that it will last well in the less demanding DIY garage. It is well calibrated and easy to adjust - always remember to slacken off after use to protect the spring. None of the adjustments are particularly smooth, but reassuringly 'positive', I imagine that these will slacken off after a period of use. In essence this is just a large socket wrench, and as such, it is well made. Where the money really goes is in the calibration, and this was the cheapest calibrated wrench that I could find anywhere. Given the low cost, I suspect that it will not be as accurate as more expensive torque wrenches, but well within the realms of the average user who is only looking for something that gives a relative reading within the range loose - medium - tight! Having said that we bought this tool for use on the wheel nuts of at least three different vehicles, with torque settings ranging from 85 to 180, and I am confident that this tool will achieve this within acceptable tolerances.Highly recommended at the price

Draper 30357 Micrometer Reversible Ratchet Torque Wrench, 1/2" Square Drive, 30Nm-210Nm.Appears good value for cost. Certified setting useful to know and gives some reassurance as to accuracy .Sturdy enough for most users.Setting scale could be more prominent visually.

Worked well, easy to use, size was OK, I found it value for money.

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The item arrived and upon opening up the box I was delighted with the packaging, the wrench itself is supplied in a nice robust carry case so will be well protected for the average user. The quality of the torque wrench itself is fantastic and feels very durable and looks like it will last a lifetime provided it's looked after and not abused but that can be said about many things. I am no mechanic but more of an enthusiast when when it comes to cars and have done many modifications to my car and decided to go along and pick one of these up as I am starting to now work on my suspension and that's a major thing to work on and ensure all nuts and bolts are torqued correctly but also I have been through 4 sets of locking wheel nuts due to garages over torquing my nuts so now I take them off and put them on myself. Overall I highly recommend this product and assure you all that you won't be disappointed.

Easy to set and use..

While there are obvious advantages in having high tech carbon bikes one problem is that more care is required maintaining them. Whereas in the past, one just tightened bolts to what one thought was a reasonable level, nowadays more accurate torque values are needed. This torque wrench has been used on bottom brackets and cassettes and does the job well. I have not calibrated it carefully, but it sets to about the same value as a friend's wrench when tested against each other (not scientific but reassuring).The wrench comes in an adequate plastic box, and the adjustment mechanism is easy to use. It is extremely good value for money.