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Torque Wrench Repair

  • 06-03-2009 5:03pm
    #1
    pobber1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 146 ✭✭


    Anyone know where I could get a torque wrench repaired, it's a Draper non-digital? The socket attachment has sheared off.

    Cheers.


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  • #2
    Phoenix3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 580 ✭✭✭Phoenix3


    Talk to the guys in McQuillans.They are very big Draper dealer and should be able to help.


  • #3
    Tipsy Mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭Tipsy Mac


    I'd imagine unless the wrench is worth over €100 it would not be commercially viable to have it repaired, better off replacing, unless it has some sentimental value :D


  • #4
    pobber1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 146 ✭✭pobber1


    Tipsy Mac wrote: »
    I'd imagine unless the wrench is worth over €100 it would not be commercially viable to have it repaired, better off replacing, unless it has some sentimental value :D

    It fairly new and it cost me €150 so hopefully I can get it repaired on the cheap.


  • #5
    milltown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,618 ✭✭✭milltown


    pobber1 wrote: »
    Anyone know where I could get a torque wrench repaired, it's a Draper non-digital? The socket attachment has sheared off.

    Cheers.

    :eek: You mean the square drive?
    If someone was swinging out of it enough to break that then you can assume it's waaaay out of calibration now too. If it can't be calibrated reasonably cheaply then you may as well throw it out as the numbers on it will mean nothing anymore.

    Alternatively, if it is fairly new you might be lucky and get it done under warranty.


  • #6
    pobber1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 146 ✭✭pobber1


    Yeah I mean the square drive :(

    I have a feeling it's completely fooked, but it's worth a try to see if it can be repaired.


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  • #7
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Not worth repairing. Apart from no parts available to repair it, and the cost if they were, the wrench has been over-stressed and it'll be useless.

    Chalk it up to experience, and get a new one.

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  • #8
    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,401 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    how did it brake? was someone using it as a braker bar?


  • #9
    pobber1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 146 ✭✭pobber1


    DublinDilbert wrote: »
    how did it brake? was someone using it as a braker bar?

    Jesus no!

    It was being used to tighten a clutch nut on a racing kart. I think the socket wasn't fully on and that's what caused the square drive to shear. The square drive is broken right at the end. Sure I'll give McQuillans a bell and if they laugh at me then I'll just get a new one. Feck.


  • #10
    T-Maxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,208 ✭✭✭T-Maxx


    Under normal conditions there's no way that it should have happened. I'd say it's a materials/manufacturing defect and you should be entitled to a full refund/replacement. If you don't have the receipt anymore, I think you should try Draper themselves.


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