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From: NorCal
I still have my very first torque wrench which is an old Craftsman beam-type from back in the early 70's that my dad bought for me on a birthday. Over the years I now have several Click type Snap-On & Proto torque wrenches of 1/4 - 1/2 inch drive in both Inch and Foot pound scales. I do not have any digital type.
Being a mechanical and aerospace engineer in the Aerospace industry, torque wrenches were a mandatory tool for all assemblies. When I was working I use to have my torque wrenches calibration checked every six months. So, I am a believer in the use of torque wrenches when wrenching.
Being a mechanical and aerospace engineer in the Aerospace industry, torque wrenches were a mandatory tool for all assemblies. When I was working I use to have my torque wrenches calibration checked every six months. So, I am a believer in the use of torque wrenches when wrenching.
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No, I have not used it in many, many years. Never really liked the beam style but my dad thought I should learn young and probably was tired of me stripping or breaking the butter bolts on the Japan bikes I had. I always question just "how" straight I was looking down at the indicator or was I looking a little over to one side or the other - All the while trying to hold the handle properly to get the right pressure and in its middle float area.
But, I would not ever get rid of it - actually, I never get rid of any tool. I love tools.
But, I would not ever get rid of it - actually, I never get rid of any tool. I love tools.
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From: NorCal
No, I have not used it in many, many years. Never really liked the beam style but my dad thought I should learn young and probably was tired of me stripping or breaking the butter bolts on the Japan bikes I had. I always question just "how" straight I was looking down at the indicator or was I looking a little over to one side or the other - All the while trying to hold the handle properly to get the right pressure and in its middle float area.
But, I would not ever get rid of it - actually, I never get rid of any tool. I love tools.
But, I would not ever get rid of it - actually, I never get rid of any tool. I love tools.
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From: New Hampshire
In another life, my nickname in certain circles was "Dr. Torque." I broke/stripped more fasteners than I care to count.
Because of that, I now have 4 torque wrenches. 2 old beam types I used for years, and 2 new clicker types bought a couple years ago. I knew I needed to upgrade. The old ones are wallhangers in the shop.
Because of that, I now have 4 torque wrenches. 2 old beam types I used for years, and 2 new clicker types bought a couple years ago. I knew I needed to upgrade. The old ones are wallhangers in the shop.
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From: San Diego, CA
No, I have not used it in many, many years. Never really liked the beam style but my dad thought I should learn young and probably was tired of me stripping or breaking the butter bolts on the Japan bikes I had. I always question just "how" straight I was looking down at the indicator or was I looking a little over to one side or the other - All the while trying to hold the handle properly to get the right pressure and in its middle float area.
But, I would not ever get rid of it - actually, I never get rid of any tool. I love tools.
But, I would not ever get rid of it - actually, I never get rid of any tool. I love tools.
While I don't use the old beam-style wrench any more, a couple years ago I spent some time researching to see if it would still be accurate. I didn't save my findings, but there many references saying that beam-style wrenches are often more accurate than many lower quality click-style wrenches. Also many references stating that as long as the pointer is centered, the wrench isn't corroded, bent, or has a history of being abused.... It would most likely test accurate even after 30+ years of proper use or proper storage...
One of these days I will compare it to one of my more expensive, digital torque wrenches...
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From: NorCal
I currently have several CDI click-type torque wrenches , and even have a couple CDI digital, and digital with angle torque wrenches.... However, I could never bring myself to throw out my old Craftsman beam-type torque wrench. I bought it in 1973, and used it to repair/build my '67 Mustang 289 HiPo engine and a few years later when I built my '64 442 330CI engine...
While I don't use the old beam-style wrench a couple years ago I spent some time researching to see if it would still be accurate. I didn't save my findings, but there many references saying that beam-style wrenches are often more accurate than many lower quality click-style wrenches. Also many references stating that as long as the pointer is centered, the wrench isn't corroded, bent, or has a history of being abused.... It would most likely test accurate even after 30+ years of proper use or proper storage...
One of these days I will compare it to one of my more expensive, digital torque wrenches...
While I don't use the old beam-style wrench a couple years ago I spent some time researching to see if it would still be accurate. I didn't save my findings, but there many references saying that beam-style wrenches are often more accurate than many lower quality click-style wrenches. Also many references stating that as long as the pointer is centered, the wrench isn't corroded, bent, or has a history of being abused.... It would most likely test accurate even after 30+ years of proper use or proper storage...
One of these days I will compare it to one of my more expensive, digital torque wrenches...
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