? about torque wrenches
Apr 29, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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? about torque wrenches
Why are there two different kinds? Are they both necessary and what are there uses?
Apr 29, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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What do you mean by two different kinds? Are you talking about the difference between the one with the pointer and the one with the knob on the end? The one with the pointer is cheaper and prone to be not as accurate over time and usage.
Apr 29, 2005 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiger Paw
What do you mean by two different kinds? Are you talking about the difference between the one with the pointer and the one with the knob on the end? The one with the pointer is cheaper and prone to be not as accurate over time and usage.
Apr 29, 2005 | 08:03 PM
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no I am talking about ft/lbs and the other one... I can't remember what it is. I am so tired right now. They give you two different measurements.
Apr 29, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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yeah ft/lbs and in/lbs. are both necessary. Obviously in/lbs is more accurate than ft/lbs.
Apr 29, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Localmotion
maybe he means ft/lbs and in/lbs?
Apr 29, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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most things use ft/lbs. correct me if im wrong, by all means i am no tool expert. I bought a cheapo harbor freight torque wrench for 10 bucks...but im guess its not accurate. Hopefully its consistant.
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Apr 29, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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in/lb, ft/lb and N/m
Apr 30, 2005 | 07:12 AM
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it depends on what your working on......in automotive world... ft/lbs is gonna be more useful...I can really even think of one thing on my truck that i've used in/lbs.....of course I usually can feel the torque without a wrench....
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