I love the idea of safetorque, especially the bidirectional aspect which most competitors don't offer. But I had a bad experience with Wera service when I purchased a used torque wrench and could not get in contact with them to arrange servicing/calibration despite multiple attempts over two weeks. 10% accuracy isn't awful, especially at the ends of the range. When doing research on variable torque devices the standard across the board seems to be extreme variance (+/-15%) on the top and bottom of the stated range. This is annoying because it means you have to have healthy overlap between device capabilites for a continual spectrum.
Neat form factor, but overall I think they could have used a little more time in the engineering oven. While bulkier and not without its own ergonomic quibbles, I think I continue to be very content with my torque driver from "Real Avid", as demonstrated on Tools Tested's channel
I never used a torque screwdriver before so stupid question incoming. Do you have to park these at the lowest or drive setting when in storage? With a normal torque wrench you should put it in the lowest range when storing so as not to ruin the spring.
That is an interesting question. I am not sure. I think storing with springs at lowest tension makes sense. When the torque is changed on these it doesn't feel like a spring is beeing tensioned. But maybe I can't feel that because it is too subtle.
@@DryAgedBeefSupreme Alright. Thanks. That's a funny thing for them to say. I've been using torque wrenches and beam style for years but I've never used a torque screwdriver.
looks nice and easy to use tool - I have 2 sets of torque screwdrivers from Wera. One is 3 torque screwdrivers + bits, the other is insulated set, while they are more accurate (6% compared to 10% here) and give you more in between positions changing torque value is not as fast as this one, also there is no "lockout" mode and they don't work in reverse (which gives you the option use "lockout" in reverse). So for things like bicycles or other uses that you need ok accuracy and you want ease of use - this is great. just the handle as I have the zyklop pocket - it's awkward and not that comfortable.
I have Topeak d-torq 1-20, d-torq 4-80 and Torq Stick. They are all like +-3% accurate while my Wera Safe-Torque A2 is +-10% too. I don't like that Wera torque wrenches are less accurate while being more expensive.
Bought the 1-3Nm for 3D Printing. Have a big project making a copy of Tanos container system with 2 custom drawers for 380€. The screws needs to be torque with the right amount to not damage the threads. Not possible by feeling it for this price point 😅
Oh, but they do, at least in the 7400 series. Even in Europe there are American tractors, cars, motorcycles, that have specs in imperialist units. And they do sell in North America too.
Sweet that its easy to set torque but i would take Proxxon NO 23347 and NO 23348. Thats just my choice. Wera got better looks but Proxxon got better accuracy!
Interesting tools, very easy to set, but the accuracy could be better, 10 percent is meh. But for bicycles is nice to have one in the toolbag.
I love the idea of safetorque, especially the bidirectional aspect which most competitors don't offer.
But I had a bad experience with Wera service when I purchased a used torque wrench and could not get in contact with them to arrange servicing/calibration despite multiple attempts over two weeks.
10% accuracy isn't awful, especially at the ends of the range. When doing research on variable torque devices the standard across the board seems to be extreme variance (+/-15%) on the top and bottom of the stated range. This is annoying because it means you have to have healthy overlap between device capabilites for a continual spectrum.
check calibration on the gauge using a horizontal lever arm with a known weight at a distance...most accurate.
Neat form factor, but overall I think they could have used a little more time in the engineering oven. While bulkier and not without its own ergonomic quibbles, I think I continue to be very content with my torque driver from "Real Avid", as demonstrated on Tools Tested's channel
I never used a torque screwdriver before so stupid question incoming. Do you have to park these at the lowest or drive setting when in storage? With a normal torque wrench you should put it in the lowest range when storing so as not to ruin the spring.
That is an interesting question. I am not sure. I think storing with springs at lowest tension makes sense. When the torque is changed on these it doesn't feel like a spring is beeing tensioned. But maybe I can't feel that because it is too subtle.
The Wera Safe Torque can be stored on any setting.
They say its for users that are not familiar with torque tools.
@@DryAgedBeefSupreme Alright. Thanks. That's a funny thing for them to say. I've been using torque wrenches and beam style for years but I've never used a torque screwdriver.
I found your video! I wonder how the Tohnichi torque drivers compare?
looks nice and easy to use tool - I have 2 sets of torque screwdrivers from Wera.
One is 3 torque screwdrivers + bits, the other is insulated set, while they are more accurate (6% compared to 10% here) and give you more in between positions
changing torque value is not as fast as this one, also there is no "lockout" mode and they don't work in reverse (which gives you the option use "lockout" in reverse).
So for things like bicycles or other uses that you need ok accuracy and you want ease of use - this is great. just the handle as I have the zyklop pocket - it's awkward and not that comfortable.
I have Topeak d-torq 1-20, d-torq 4-80 and Torq Stick. They are all like +-3% accurate while my Wera
Safe-Torque A2 is +-10% too. I don't like that Wera torque wrenches are less accurate while being more expensive.
Its direct competition is the ParkTool ATD-1 or 2: but the ParkTool driver is 3 - 6Nm is ½ Nm steps, and it only goes righty-tighty.
To be fair I can't think of any small screws that are left hand thread on a bicycle.
I got it ordered coz it will work in both directions and can lock it to open things
Bought the 1-3Nm for 3D Printing. Have a big project making a copy of Tanos container system with 2 custom drawers for 380€.
The screws needs to be torque with the right amount to not damage the threads. Not possible by feeling it for this price point 😅
These too hi torque for rc kits? 😊
Tohnichi torque screwdrivers FTW. Made in Japan and 3% accuracy.
Nice video. I’ll pick one up if Wera ever releases an imperial version. 👍
The calculator is your friend. 😁
@@pzwolskistill would be nice
Shame that Wera doesn't offer any of their torque tools in in. lb. scale.
Oh, but they do, at least in the 7400 series. Even in Europe there are American tractors, cars, motorcycles, that have specs in imperialist units. And they do sell in North America too.
At 10% they are aimed at domestic users abd hobby cyclists. It's not like they are going to be used in a factory assembly line.
'toight' is not good enough anymore? the old adage 'until it cracks then back up a quarter turn, no bueno?
10% accuracy, I’m probably more accurate with my own feeling
Doubt that
Blade close… Lectric SMOOTH
10%....doesn't sound very good. Maybe at these low settings, that's acceptably accurate, but it doesn't sound good.
Sweet that its easy to set torque but i would take Proxxon NO 23347 and NO 23348. Thats just my choice. Wera got better looks but Proxxon got better accuracy!