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mslim

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I'm looking for a M10 torque adapter for my old BMW motorcycle tool box. At what Snappy charges for one, I figured I could probably get a good Euro like Stahlwille or Gedore for the same or less. I have searched on PMAC and Mr Worker but didn't turn up anything. I know they must exist. What sort of nomenclature should I try?FRDHM10.jpg
 
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"Torque adapter" is pretty much the standard, but I've seen them listed occasionally as box end adapters, box end crowfoot wrenches, crowsfoot ring wrenches, crowfoot adapters, crowsfoot extensions, dog bone torque adapters, ring wrench adapters, or torque wrench adapters. Sometimes I also see the name spelled "adaptor" instead of "adapter".

As far as I know, Proto still doesn't make them in metric.

If you want Stahlwille, the only ones they make (that I know of) are their 447 series. They have a black oxide type finish instead of chrome. 10mm is $25.10.

I don't think Gedore makes them, they seem to be heavily invested in torque wrenches that instead have replaceable end fittings or heads.

Matco and MAC both sell them, but they are the same price or more than Snap-on. I think the Matco is Taiwan made, I'm not sure about the MAC.

Almost all Taiwan mid-tier brands only sell torque adapters in sets, but NAPA has Carlyle available individually. You can get a 10mm for $20. This is likely your best bet if you don't want to deal with international shipping from Mr. Worker, etc.
 

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Most of the Euro torque wrenches (Hazet, Stahlwille, Gedore, Facom, etc.) are designed with modular heads on a rectangular drive like 9x12 or 14x18. That way, you can directly switch between a ratchet head, fixed square drive, ring spanner, open end wrench, flare nut, etc. You can also get blank attachments intended for welding or custom machining your own special tooling (ex: you need to torque something with a triangular key or a pin spanner for a special application). The other neat part is that if a ratchet head breaks or you want to upgrade to a higher tooth count or a quick release, it's easy to do that. The only real downside is that the full sets tend to be pricey and the design doesn't really allow for flex heads.

Here's an example of a Hazet "master set":

Because of the ecosystem for all of that stuff, torque adapters like on US fixed head torque wrenches aren't as big of a deal. I know Stahlwille has a limited selection but I'm not sure who else besides that.

If you just want a cheap one in general, Sunex makes a set which is rebranded a bunch (I know Cornwell for sure but probably Matco and Carlyle/Napa too).

For a motorcycle application, I'm assuming it's probably something like the nuts at the base of an air-cooled cylinder where there fins overhang the fastener?

I have this thing, which although not super pretty, does work and fits whatever size wrench you might need as long as there is clearance:
 
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mslim

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Yeah it's a special application. Four 12pt one use fasteners in a tight space connecting a driveshaft.

I can understand the appeal of the modular approach of the European style but it wouldn't work in this case.
 

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I'm looking for a M10 torque adapter for my old BMW motorcycle tool box. At what Snappy charges for one, I figured I could probably get a good Euro like Stahlwille or Gedore for the same or less. I have searched on PMAC and Mr Worker but didn't turn up anything. I know they must exist. What sort of nomenclature should I try?FRDHM10.jpg
are you buying a whole set???

or just the 10mm?
 

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They don't exist in Europe because people don't use them. Even the Hazet set "with inserts" posted a few posts back, or insert torque tools from eg Stahlwille are directed to industry, ie an assembly line. Thats why they also have insert torque tools where the torque on the tool is locked and unchangeable, for a particular assembly task.

People here would generally use a crowfoot or similar at 90 degrees, with a standard torque wrench.
 
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DAustin

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****** Torque adapter
Le Torque adapter
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Steve_P

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Sunex sells a Taiwan made metric set as does Napa/Carlyle. It looks like the Sunex is out of stock now at most places
 
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