I do have a torque wrench, and I do use it. It rolls up nicely in the RAV's toolroll and fits just right in its cubbyhole. But my main reason for using it is that its length makes tightening the nuts easier, and once it achieves the pre-set correct tightness, that's it, you don't overdo it.

Martyn

Quote: Randa france wrote in post #5

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[quote="Wordspace"|p17359]And what are the possible consequences of overdoing it?
Randa

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I carry a torque wrench in the car at all times. As has already been stated, it's a lot kinder to the wheel nuts for one thing let alone your own back. What's not been stated yet, though, and very important - is that you should never undo the wheel nuts using a torque wrench as it messes up the calibration for one thing and also it was never designed to undo although some do go into reverse.

So using that theory, an 8st lady and an 18st rugby playing man using this spider will arrive at the same torque, I don't think so.
Dave

I have a torque wrench from Aldi, I always check the nuts and I also use those plastic nut indicators that you see on lorries which will show if they have moved. Another tip is don't use copper slip or grease on the threads, they have to be dry tightened.....

hehehe clicky talk
must admit to only using one (well the calibrated one) for head bolts and wheels for many years, but only bought one last year
must wind off spring after using, amazon sell them, inside says the calibration lasts for a year before needing renewing.
must admit you get used to the feel of tightness :grin:
the above sentence was edited it sounded sooo rude lol

there are the rachet type or the click bar type
good to have as a safety device

Good point raised by Pop540 - don't leave the toque set on the wrench; always wind off back to zero after use which releases the spring tension thus preserving usable life.

Neil spent his working life using torque wrenches and would rather talk wenches in his retirement.

What about torquing wenches?

Each to their own Tony