Product Description

Reversible ratchet head. The Nm and lb-in scales are engraved on the barrel of the wrench. The micrometer type sleeve allows accurate preset torque values to be set. When torque is reached the wrench produces an audible click and a slight release of tension. Range: 10-80Nm/88.5-708lb-in. Overall length 280mm. Supplied in blow mould storage case. Display packed.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1794 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Draper
• Model: 34570

Features

• Marked range 10-80Nm/885-708lb-in'
• Reversible ratchet head
• Micrometer-type sleeve allows accurate pre-set torque values
• Matt black metal stock with machined faces

Customer Reviews

draper 3004a
i have recently purchased this item through amazon,I'm an engineer and obviously use tools on a daily basis,we have a much more expensive torque wrench in the workshop, and have to say this draper unit is exceptional value for money.
quite a heavy item for it's size which is usually a good indication of tool strenth and quality, and setting the desired torque level is 'fairly' accurate and easily acheived.

i would definatly recommend this item for the diy car/bike mechanic

Good quality but dodgy scale . . .
Just received my Draper torque wrench. Out of the box it looks good quality, box is more than ample for the job and the wrench is quite weighty suggesting good build quality. The mechanism which disconnects when you reach your torque rating is a bit vague and to be honest I can't be 100% sure it is disconnecting at the right place but I guess with use this will improve.

The one MAJOR problem with this torque wrench is the poor calibration from the box. There is no way of knowing whether the wrench is set at 10Nm or 20Nm, which is quite an issue. I have just phoned their technical line and they said these wrenches need sending of to be calibrated, which now reduces my happiness for grabbing what seemed to be a bargain.

This is my first torque wrench so cannot be sure how this compares to others, but I have used a lot of accurate measuring equipment at uni as I do mechanical engineering and this is by far the worst calibrated scale I have seen. I have ordered the Draper micrometer as well for more heavy duty applications and will post a review of that when I also receive that one.


On the whole seems decent enough quality for DIY applications but beware that the wrench will probably need calibrating at extra cost . . .


EDIT: After using the wrench for a few days and comparing to the micrometer Draper I have just received - the wrench probably won't need calibrating if you can deal with the dodgy scale. Just be careful to select the right setting. The micrometer wrench's scale is much better and lines up properly unlike this one. But the two wrenches torque the same suggesting they're calibration is reasonably accurate. So if like me you are using the wrench to torque up parts around an engine - having to get into the inlet manifold bolts etc this 3/8 drive one is probably a lot more suitable, but the micrometer version has a far more accurate scale.

Rather imprecise
My first impression was that the blow-moulded case was trash. One of the two clasps won't latch. So much for precision! As for the torque wrench itself, it's difficult to determine whether or not it's set to the correct torque. This is because the "0" mark on the adjusting handle doesn't align well with the 10, 20, 30, etc. NM marks on the shaft. Thus, it's hard to know whether the wrench is set on, e.g., 20 or 30 NM. Don't even think about trying to use this wrench to set inch lbs as it's set up to work best in NM. I called Draper's technical help line to request clarification and was told that the procedure for setting torque is so simple it's self-explanatory! Needless to say, the multi-lingual manual doesn't explain the procedure at all well. In a nutshell, "0" has to coincide with the line on the handle which runs diagonally between, e.g., 20 and 30 NM for the "0" to reflect "20". Clear?