What do you use for a small torque wrench? I found this one but still haven't made up my mind what to get. http://www.bostonindustrial.com/21drcltowr.html I've got plenty of larger ones but need something for the under 20 ft.lbs items.
I use one of these: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...s&cName=Mechanics Tools&sName=Torque Wrenches It has a 3/8" drive and torque is "in-lbs". This covers you for bolts up to 20 ft-lbs (250 in-lbs). I like the 3/8" drive since I can keep one socket set for my 2 torque wrenches (both 3/8" drives).
Ive never owned a 1/4" torque wrench, but from time to time i think about getting one. seems like on a bike they would work for most things. Let us know how it goes if you get that one.
http://www.gearwrench.com/catalog/torque_wrenches/micrometer_torque_wrench/index.jsp?view=stock This is the one I ordered (and got the next day....incredible!!). $89. I tried to cancel the order thinking I'd made a mistake and it was a made in China item but it says Made in US and the larger company behind GearWrench is Danaher Tool Group which includes Matco and KD along with some others. One is a China based tool company that offers a lifetime guarantee, Sata. I think this will work out OK. The one at Sears was listed at over $100, although I think they had one around $70 possibly. The wrench is very compact and simple to read (once you get the glasses on) Each full turn takes you from say 70 in. lbs. to 80 in lbs. in 1 in. lb. clicks. Newton meters scale on the opposite side. ETA lists at $140 on Sears site and is listed as "Professional".... Just used it to make sure the front axle pinch bolts were properly torqued. 10.4 nm.... just a little off on the loose side, maybe an 1/8 of a turn got it to click. I'd previously set them with an old beam indicator type. Very nice.
