Wera A5 torque wrench unboxing and quick review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 มี.ค. 2023
- In a previous video I unboxed a Wera C3 wrench that was going to replace my soon to be retiring Norbar torque wrench. Well today, following on from the success of the C3 I've bought a smaller version for the Land Rover, the Wera A5 ¼” square drive.
As stated in the video, the wrench is only suitable for RIGHT HAND torquing and a green arrow showing the direction of correct use. There are links to my google drive below about this.
To enable the socket to be locked onto the ¼” drive the socket need to be the correct type ie, has a locating hole or groove in it to enable the ball in the square drive to locate in the socket.
If you need to torque both left and right handed threads then look at the Wera torque click PUSH range. See below.
Things to be aware of when it comes to torque wrenches in my opinion:
Treat them with respect, they can be a delicate tool and can be damaged if abused.
Don’t use them for breaker bar.
Don’t drop them.
Always return the setting of the tools to the minimum after use, this way you won’t leave the mechanise in a stressed state.
Wera Torque Wrenches (Not the entire range)
A5 ¼” Square drive Left and right-hand ratchet, right hand torque only. 2.5-25Nm
A6 ¼” hex drive Left and right-hand ratchet, right hand torque only. 2.5-25Nm
B1 3/8th Square drive Left and right-hand ratchet, right hand torque. 10-50Nm
B2 3/8th Square drive Left and right-hand ratchet, right hand torque.20-100Nm
C1 ½” Square drive Left and right-hand ratchet, right hand torque. 10-50Nm
C2 ½” Square drive Left and right-hand ratchet, right hand torque. 20-100Nm
C3 ½” Square drive Left and right-hand ratchet, right hand torque. 40-200Nm
If you need left-hand torque action then choose the Wera Click Torque Push range.
Link to Amazon for the Wera A5 wrench amzn.to/3zhODdG
Link to Amazon for the Wera A6 wrench amzn.to/3Kfy3Sn
Link to Amazon for the Wera B1 wrench amzn.to/3zeMz6y
Link to Amazon for the Wera B2 wrench amzn.to/3nsFQmR
Link to Amazon for the Wera C1wrench amzn.to/3LX4G8l
Link to Amazon for the Wera C2 wrench amzn.to/3LTbfc3
Link to Amazon for the Wera C3 wrench: amzn.to/3pGyHxi
Wera shop on Amazon: amzn.to/3tDnleV
Wera home page: www-de.wera.de/en/
Link to my Google drive with information/manuals on this tool: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Link to Mike’s store front on Amazon where a lot of the tools and gear used in my videos are shown: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/mikemak...
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I own the C1 & C4 wrenches, and I've just ordered the A5. Wera tools are the best quality, and will last a lifetime if used and cared for properly.
Hi Charlotte, I’m very pleased with mine and currently looking at getting the B1 (need to check!) to go with the other 2. Thanks for the comments and for watching 👍🏽
Thank you for thee review, I was looking for the size of the tool in relation to the hands.
Hope it helped, thanks for watching 👍🏽
I'm really considering this over a digital torque wrench, my only problem with this is that it would take a lot of time to dial in to 25nm
I also have a digital torque wrench but find it a bit more fiddly to setup than the manual "twist and you're done" on the Wera.
Just saw a video that shows on the case that the Wera is made in the UK by Norbar!! Is that the case with this model, or is that only for certain other Wera models?
Hi, I’ve just checked mine and it appears they are made in Taiwan! Both my A5 and C3 say Taiwan on the case but nothing I could see on the actual wrench. Quality looks spot on though.
is a 1/4 square drive better or hex drive? I am trying to choose between Click A5 and A6. I am quite worry on hex getting round off.
Hi, I think its down to personal choice and the normal application you would be using the wrench in. In my case I normally use square drive sockets so 1/4" drive type is ideal for me. If however your choice of tools is the hex then I'd choose the hex drive type. Of course you can get adaptors to convert from one to another but this will add "length" to the tools end which can cause access issues, again job related. If you use good quality hex/sockets/adaptors then either should be fine so long as they are not over torqued. Listen for the click from the wrench. Thanks for the comments and for watching. 👍🏽
You still liking it 5 months later mate? Looking to get one myself, and it looks really nice. I’m a firm believer in buying a good tool once, instead of a cheap tool 2-3x. Wera looks to be a buy it for life tool if you look after it. What ya reckon though?
Hi, I’m of the same opinion, buy once, perhaps pay more but you’ll have something that lasts. That’s what I believe with the Wera, a tool for life. I’m looking at buying the one between these two in a while. I would not hesitate in recommending this brand and I’m still loving what I have now. Thanks for watching 👍🏽
@@MikeMakesIt Perfect! Thanks mate. Really appreciated your review, and it helped seal the deal. Have a good one!
Any thoughts on a5 (square) or a6 (hex)?
Hi, I think its down to personal choice and the normal application you would be using the wrench in. In my case I normally use square drive sockets so the 1/2" and 1/4" drive types are ideal for me. If however your choice of tools is the hex then I'd choose the hex drive type. Of course you can get adaptors to convert from one to another but this will add "length" to the tools end which can cause access issues, again job related. Thanks for the comments and for watching.
Does this come with a case?
Mine came in the black cases you see at the start of the video. I've no reason to think this has changed. The cases do keep the wrench safe.
Is i correct that this one is made in Taiwan?
Hi, I’ll take a look tomorrow and let you know 👍🏽
@@MikeMakesIt Thank you!
Yes, it was made in Taiwan, so was my C3. I never checked, I assumed they would have been made in Germany! They still look top notch bits of kit though 👍🏽
@@MikeMakesIt Thank you for checking this out! 👍
Wera wrenches are now made in Taiwan and have not been very accurate on tests.
I thought they were made in Germany until I saw the labels when recording the videos. Let’s hope they’re not too bad.