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Originally Posted by Mike_Brace
Only go for a click one - some used to have a needle pointing to the torque - I don't know whether they are still made but avoid. .................. Matt uses a Snap On one and has it calibrated regularly at a cost of £50 a time - essential when being used professionally but for our purposes not essential.
Mike
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I've always kept a pointer gauge one in my toolbag - recalibrate by centering the pointer on the scale (cost - FOC), works fine for wheelnuts and general use. Ideal for occasional service and doesn't have to be de-tensioned when stored.
In fact the scale marker on it did come off when the glue failed (after about 30 years) but I managed to repair it with 3M spray on adhesive.