That looks cool! What is the range it can measure? I can see this thing
being used as a sensor in the race car, somewhere.
mayf, out in pahrump
Elon wrote:
>List: I just discovered this new electronic torque sensor in the Craftsman
>hand tool catalog. Who hasn't had the situation where a bolt needs torque
>but you can't get the torque-wrench into position. Usually, extenders won't
>work, and off-axis torque will give wrong readings. With this sensor you can
>use you imagination with any combination of ratchets and sockets.
>Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the newer ratcheting-wrenches can be
>used. They should have incorporated a hex as well as the 1/2" drive, so
>either an open-end wrench or 1/2 drive ratchet could be used to apply
>torque.
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>Since Sears doesn't manufacture anything, I imagine someone else makes the
>same or similar unit. Precision might be better in another brand. If you
>know of a different brand please let us know. I put a pic at "User Other
>Photos" on www.landracing.com <http://www.landracing.com/> .
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>The Sears part number is 0944599. Catalog price is $199 but on-line its
>$119.99 www.sears.com/tools. -Elon
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