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Best adjustable torque wrench for awkward bolts
Best adjustable torque wrench for hard-to-get-to bolts
Specifications
Bits included: None with test sample but ‘deluxe’ version comes with: 10x25mm – 2, 2.5, 3, 6mm hex, T10, T15, T20, T30 Torx -3/16, +PH1; 3x100mm – 4, 5mm hex, T25Torque range: 2-16Nm
Reasons to buy
+Workshop grade with a hard-anodized finish
+Easy to set with a small head for tight spaces
+Fifteen bits supplied for magnetic head
+Simple, accurate winder to select torque level
+Good gripper on bottomof the handle
Reasons to avoid
-Bits not included as standard
-Pricey
This is a high-quality, high-price torque wrench. The weight and feel hint towards its premium build, while the torque-selecting winder is a simple and accurate way to set the level of torque required.
The review sample came as the £160 version, that is to say: without bits. The lower half of the handle has a rough gripper so your hand won’t slip when in use – I learned this thanks to the Topeak D-Torq Wrench DX as the bits were cross-compatible.
For its size, the Effetto Mariposa Giustaforza Torque Wrench is a weighty torque wrench – and I highlight that as a positive, as it feels sturdy when in use and hints at longevity.
If you’re in the market for a high-quality torque wrench and you’ve got the budget, spend the extra and get the bit set – unless you've got another compatible set to hand already.
