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Re: Torque wrenches

To: Shop Talk <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Torque wrenches
From: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>
Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 07:53:31 -0800
> I had some direct experience with the torque control program with my
> previous employer. Our research indicated that click type torque
> wrenches of any brand had to be re-calibrated frequently -- and one year
> was 'way outside the window. Perhaps this is the reason for Sears'
> policy. I hate to admit it but I haven't had mine recalibrated --
> because outside of industry, I don't know where to take it.
> 

The easiest way to check the accuracy of a torque wrench is to own a second one
or borrow one long enough to torque one against the other. A beam-type wrench
is cheap, and makes a good way to check your click-type.

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