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South Africa, Pretoria
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Review on NEIKO 03714A 1/4-Inch Drive Adjustable Click Torque Wrench, SAE, 20-200 Inch-Pound, Chrome Vanadium Steel, 10.75-Inch Length by Adam Boudreau

Revainrating 4 out of 5

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I bought this tool because I needed a small torque wrench when assembling a KTM 250 EXC RFS motorcycle engine. I was interested in NM settings, not inch-pounds. The only problem in setting the right torque value and fixing it was to distinguish the divisions of the scale. The scale is simply pressed into the metal and is not reinforced with any contrasting dark paint or glue, so it can be difficult for elderly people like me to read. The mechanical torque adjustment felt smooth and positive, but lacked the click-click feel and sound of similar instruments I used long ago when working on marine nuclear power plants. The only negative comment is that sometimes when using the tool at lighter settings, like 6Nm, I sometimes felt that the torque applied was not suitable for the setting. As far as I remember this happened twice and each time I delayed the adjustment to the spring trip point and then reset it and everything seemed fine. Overall, there was a lot of feeling at the voting point. There was no calibration card in the box. Generally a serviceable tool if used and stored carefully. (Before removing it, reduce the setting to zero.)

Pros
  • Elegant design
Cons
  • Long delivery time