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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