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Re: torque wrenches

To: "Skye Poier" <skye@ffwd.cx>, "MG Nuts" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: torque wrenches
From: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2002 19:12:18 -0500
Skye,
I was told when I bought mine that they are actually more reliable than the
click type. Evidently they need to be recalibrated if you drop them or bang
them around some-which happens to me quite frequently :(.
Monte

----- Original Message -----
From: "Skye Poier" <skye@ffwd.cx>
To: "MG Nuts" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 1:33 PM
Subject: torque wrenches


> I have a cheapo Craftsmen deflection type torque wrench, you know with
> the shaft that bends and the needle measures the deflection...
>
> How accurate are these?
>
> If not accurate, what kind should I get?  P/N?
> Do you have to calibrate them every couple of years?  etc
>
> Pretty expensive tool, used on expensive parts.  Want to make sure
> I've got it sorted...
>
> Skye
>
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