I've survived without one for a large number of years, but I'm tempted to spend a modest amount (not a huge amount) of money on one that will handle 1-5Nm, say. Any recommendations for something that is reasonably priced, reasonably accurate when shipped, and is not going to rapidly degrade with modest use?
Torque screwdriver - any recommendations?
Aug 29, 2026
Last reply: 2 hours ago
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Never got round to buying one myself either, but this has been on my amazon wishlist for ages ...
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include a couple of Modulo bits as standard, rather than some of the others. I'd need to look at one in the flesh, but the adjustment scale looks very small.
I've got a torque wrench. It hasn't been calibrated recently. I don't know whether to trust it or not. My fingers say it is ballpark ok, but really I trust my fingers more.
I got the Draper one as I was only going to use one for a short while and did not want to pay out silly money for one. Quality wise it is probably basement quality compared to the majority. I am not sure how well calibrated it is and how it can be calibrated over time. Since I bought mine there seems to be quite a variation in kits with more interchangeable bits, mine only having PH and straight. There is also quite a range of prices from the low £30’s to over £80.
Richard
I have one that hasn't been used for around a decade. When I finally dug it out from under a pile of 'stuff', I found I hadn't slackened off the spring adjustment - so its chances of being anywhere near accurate are probably zero.
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