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Old 04-28-2006   #1 (permalink)
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I have metric sockets, end wrenches, etc. What I do not have is a Torque wrench that reads in Newton-Meters, except for the cheap beam type. I do not have feeler gauges that read in mm. I do have an inch-pound torque wrench and a foot-pound torque wrench that have "Newton-Meter" scales on them; however, they have just converted the inch pound or foot pound readings to Newton-Meters so the lines on the Newton-Meter scale will read 17.7, 18.87, etc. RIDICULOUS! I do have feeler gauges that have mm values stamped on them for the inch gauges. Example: the 0.006" gauge is stamped 0.152mm. The 0.008" gauge is stamped 0.203mm. These are pretty close; however, I would like some that were in even mm (0.15, 0.20, etc).

Does anyone know where I can buy "REAL" metric torque wrenches and feeler gauges on this side of the pond? Do I have to go across the pond to find these tools in proper metric scales?

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My Craftsman click type torque wrench has both ft lbs and Newton meters. The NMs take some calculating though. A mark on the steel barrel of the wrench may be 33.9 and the marks on the turnable handle may be 6.8. Gives me a headache.
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Thats suprising that you're having trouble finding these. I have craftsman beam type and a click type that have both measurments. I think the new feelers i bought a few weeks ago do too, tho i can't recall for sure. go to sears and i *think* you'll find it all.
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Why not just use Ft-lbs or Inch-Lbs and convert using the handy conversion chart in the Downloads section? I printed & laminated for garage use. A lot cheaper than a new torque wrench?
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