Torque wrench ?? a must??
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From: Wichita, Kansas
RE: Torque wrench ?? a must??
Street2007, get a wrench with embossed or laser-engraved settings. The silkscreened markings on some wrenches wears away. We have one Craftsman that's almost unusable because you can't read the numbers. [sm=ummmmokay.gif]
Cruiser
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From: south coast nsw Australia
RE: Torque wrench ?? a must??
I work in military aviation where a lot of components on helicopters require tq'ing, well when I changed my pipes I thought better buy a torque wrench to do the clamp nuts so out I went to an auto store and paid $60 (aussie) for one, anyway thought I would check the settings on what we call a torque tester which are very sensitive and calibrated every 6 months and I may as well have thown the $60 down the *******, it was way out (made in china), so yes you get what you pay for, I took it back and got my money back and when I need one I borrow one from work! Anyway couldn't torque the right front clamp nut anyway as the only way to do it up was with an openender!!
Road Warrior
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From: LAKESIDE CA.
RE: Torque wrench ?? a must??
seem that all the guys like me that have worked in the real world for years as mech. don't have much use for torque wrenches I do own a couple and have used them mainley for head torque have never used a inch pund wrench . if you are new to the world of nuts and bolt I guess you may need one but common sence will usually get you by fine.. IMHO
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RE: Torque wrench ?? a must??
seems like all the guys like you = arrogant.
nothing wrong with checking your work, esp. for a professional getting paid a ridiculous per hour rate.
please post your pro shop details so i can make sure NOT to send any work your way.
nothing wrong with checking your work, esp. for a professional getting paid a ridiculous per hour rate.
please post your pro shop details so i can make sure NOT to send any work your way.
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From: Palm Harbor fl.
RE: Torque wrench ?? a must??
ORIGINAL: hmmr
seems like all the guys like you = arrogant.
nothing wrong with checking your work, esp. for a professional getting paid a ridiculous per hour rate.
please post your pro shop details so i can make sure NOT to send any work your way.
seems like all the guys like you = arrogant.
nothing wrong with checking your work, esp. for a professional getting paid a ridiculous per hour rate.
please post your pro shop details so i can make sure NOT to send any work your way.
I do have a cheap one to "check my work" but I find I'm right on by feel. I don't break or strip bolts. My gaskets don't leak due to me improperly torquing the bolts.
it's not arrogant to be able to do something that others can't..It's simply a skill that develops after years of wrenching.... Kinda like the ability to look at a bolt/nut etc. and know the size wrench to use.
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RE: Torque wrench ?? a must??
it's arrogant to assume people posting here and who also use a torque wrench are rookies and lacking common sense.
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if you are new to the world of nuts and bolt I guess you may need one but common sence will usually get you by fine.. IMHO
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if you are new to the world of nuts and bolt I guess you may need one but common sence will usually get you by fine.. IMHO
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From: Palm Harbor fl.
RE: Torque wrench ?? a must??
ORIGINAL: hmmr
it's arrogant to assume people posting here and who also use a torque wrench are rookies and lacking common sense.
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if you are new to the world of nuts and bolt I guess you may need one but common sence will usually get you by fine.. IMHO
it's arrogant to assume people posting here and who also use a torque wrench are rookies and lacking common sense.
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if you are new to the world of nuts and bolt I guess you may need one but common sence will usually get you by fine.. IMHO
I thought he was saying to not be so worried... use your head... and don't try to Gorilla tighten everything you come across.
Tourer
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RE: Torque wrench ?? a must??
ORIGINAL: hmmr
seems like all the guys like you = arrogant.
nothing wrong with checking your work, esp. for a professional getting paid a ridiculous per hour rate.
please post your pro shop details so i can make sure NOT to send any work your way
seems like all the guys like you = arrogant.
nothing wrong with checking your work, esp. for a professional getting paid a ridiculous per hour rate.
please post your pro shop details so i can make sure NOT to send any work your way
- certainly did not see anyone being "arrogant" about not
using / not needing a torque wrench ?
- most experienced people who work on mechanical things
develop a feel for fasteners. Its nothing new.
cheers.
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