Dropped the Torque Wrench? Let's Find Out if it’s Still Accurate

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4 жыл бұрын

Dropped or Over Torqued your Torque Wrench? Let's find out what happens and if it’s still accurate.
It could happen to anyone. You are returning a tool to the toolbox and you miscalculate your reach and it drops to the floor. Does it need to be recalibrated?
The short answer is yes because that's what people have told you, but I wouldn't say that you necessarily need to recalibrate it rather just have it verified. However,
dependng upon your situtation you may be able to do this at home if you are just a DIYer or working on something not overlay critical.
When a measuring tool experiences a sudden deceleration from a fall, a quick visual inspection could lead to the conclusion there is no concern.
But be warned, it isn’t what you see that’s important, it’s what you don’t. The damage doesn’t have to be great in order to cause an improper reading from a calibrated tool.
A torque wrench dropped from an elevated surface to a hard floor, could have internal parts broken. For instance, on a click-style torque wrench, if the wrench is set to its lowest setting the drop could cause the pivot block to shift out of position.
And it only takes a slight bend in the rod of a micrometer or caliper to cause the readings to be off because mating surfaces don’t match.
Other popular tools that could be damaged in a fall are pressure gauges. Some have fragile insides that are easily broken or warped. When crimpers fall to the ground,
the dies could be damaged or misaligned.
Whether it’s a torque wrench calipers, micrometer, digital level or torque wrenches, using tools that are not within calibration tolerances compromises performance, component life and in some cases safety
and while I would always advocate for safty and error on the side of caution you should certainly be able to test and validate the operation of you torque wrench yourself with the proper tools.
Legal Disclaimer.
Individual results may vary, testimonials are not claimed to represent typical results.
All testimonials and testing were performed in my garage at home and may not experience, and are not intended to represent or guarantee that anyone will achieve the same
or similar results. Bottom line a torque wrench is not a tool, it is a precision measuring instrument. If it has been dropped it needs to be checked.
Up to you if you do, or course, but without validation you may as well not use it. After dropping your Torque Wrench, error on the side of safety before you put it back in your toolbox.
Pittsburgh Pro 3/8 in. torque wrench provides a range from 5-80 ft. lbs.
www.harborfreight.com/38-in-d...
QUINN 1/2 In. Drive Digital Torque Adapter
www.harborfreight.com/12-in-d...

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@towboatjeff 4 жыл бұрын

Never heard of exercising a torque wrench, thanks for the info.

@jdmking4776 4 жыл бұрын

@Rich Smith It really depends on what you're working on. Automotive? It's really not that big of a deal to be slightly out of spec. Aerospace? Absolutely it's unacceptable. It really depends

@stevewall6811 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in the Airforce, specifically aircraft maintenance and every time we grab a torque wrench we break it 6 times at max torque before using it on the jet. I came from working on cars my entire life and this was unusual for me as well at first, but it's actually a thing according to the other Airforce members who test and measure our tools.

@predater5017 4 жыл бұрын

never something iv ever concidered but something ill do in the future

@AUTOBROZ780 3 жыл бұрын

@Rich Smith my work forced me to get a calibration done on my torque wrench because it was clicking too early apparently. i have never had a tire fall off and i wonder if i had excersied the wrench if it wouldve shown a different reading

@justarandomguy3969 2 жыл бұрын

@@AUTOBROZ780 well usually the tire (wheel) is tighter then what you put your torque wrench on assuming you use a torque stick, number 2 even if it is slightly off its not like the 120nm spec is 100% where it will just stay on, your wheel will stay on at 100nm too. the 120nm is just for extra safety

@johnmfjw 4 жыл бұрын

I think throwing it down the road made it more accurate.

@gregc9220 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone drop a torque wrench that many times doesn't need to be working on anything lol! Nice video!

@mikefinto4048 4 жыл бұрын

I drop everything when I'm working

@imchris5000 4 жыл бұрын

protip drop important bolts in hard to reach places brings hours of pay

@mikefinto4048 4 жыл бұрын

@@imchris5000 done it not fun. I've pulled stuff off trying to find things when it was in a spot I could reach but not see

@GuyFromJupiter 3 жыл бұрын

@@imchris5000 like dropping a wrench inside a transformer? That'll keep you busy for a while.

@catinthehat5140 Жыл бұрын

People drop things by accident.

@sanityone649 2 жыл бұрын

All in all, I’d say this Pittsburg torque wrench is a fine example of what a torque wrench should be. One suggestion. When setting torque values do not go above your desired setting and then back down to it. Always on the increase. There’s always a little slop in any mechanical mechanism that has to be taken into consideration…that and human error. It’s all about accuracy and reproducibility. Torque wrenches are usually have tolerances specified “of indicated value. So plus or minus 2 at 50 ft/lbs. Here’s another good practice. Before setting your desired torque, set half the torque and click your wrench a few times then set full torque. This is more important if your torque wrench has been sitting unused for a long time. It’s also common for manufactures to spec clockwise torque at plus/minus 4% and plus or minus 7% CCW. I worked in a calibration lab calibrating and repairing torque tools of about every kind you can think of.

@shrimpshrubbery7664 3 жыл бұрын

When I was in the military it was a HUGE deal if we dropped a torque wrench. Had to go to cal and couldn't use it until it got back.

@robertwhatley9078 4 жыл бұрын

I literally just bought the same torque wrench yesterday. I really appreciate this video, makes me feel good about my purchase.

@RedAssassin274 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@austinfleck8664 4 жыл бұрын

It got noticably better the more it was dropped

@chichihlin454 Жыл бұрын

As a DIYer, this Harbor Freight 1/2' torque wrench served my needs pretty well, AND after watching this video I have more confidence in it (accidentally dropped it once 3ft above ground ). Thank you for the video.

@PatChapp 4 жыл бұрын

I have the canadian version of that wrench, from the Canadian facsimile of hf, princess auto. I've had it since around 2008, usually monthly use. I tested it on a tool truck last year and it was well in spec. Great value tools

@weeklyone 4 жыл бұрын

Please someone call the tool police! I have all three Harbor Freight torque wrenches.

@Gauge167 4 жыл бұрын

Me to lol thier so cheap ive used em all

@diegoavila4379 4 жыл бұрын

@@Gauge167 do you like it

@Rollermanfromspace 4 жыл бұрын

I actually recently bought the three as well lol, the 1/2, 3/8, and 1/4. After watching these videos you really can't beat them for the price, and I throw them in the back of my jeep in case anything happens on the trail

@weeklyone 4 жыл бұрын

@@diegoavila4379 yeah they get the job done but the locking mechanism at the bottom comes loose and I'm constantly checking the setting on it !

@Wicked_4355 4 жыл бұрын

I like harbor freight a lot, but I really didn’t expect this torque wrench to do and hold up so well. Feel like I should of just went ahead and bought them instead of my kobalt torque wrenches lol

@fishrrelaxing9361 4 жыл бұрын

Wicked 4355 more then likely they were made in the same factory by the same person and you paid 3x more for the stamping lol. Snap on etc are bit better tools.. what they are are expensive tools that have the best no questions asked warranty and a payment plan. The reason brands like snap on and Marco exist is for this only reason. They are not chosen cause they are “better” they are chosen cause they will always be replaced and cause people can make payments on large tool purchases when they don’t have the cash to buy it straight up.

@RockWarsWorldwide 3 жыл бұрын

@@fishrrelaxing9361 you can buy a Pittsburg set for the price of a snap on down payment and Pittsburg has a no questions lifetime warranty as well

@Jordan-rb28 2 жыл бұрын

@@fishrrelaxing9361 Same thing goes for Craftsman and Kobalt tho? I just bought a Craftsman 3/8" wrench for $44 on sale and it's also got lifetime warranty. People have came into my Lowe's and gotten warranty exchanges on the spot with old abused Craftsman tools from as far back as the 1950s and 60s, and they get the replacements on the spot, no worrying about sending it in and waiting until it's repaired or even replaced. Can hardly beat that.

@NobodyUR 2 жыл бұрын

Go but then now but something you need for 50 you can get all three for five each today and tomorrow

@May16Joe Жыл бұрын

Got it for $15 because it was on sale and I believe it's the best deal for a torque wrench.

@bikingmoments 4 жыл бұрын

This video is reassuring! Thank you so much! Was worrying about my torque wrench so much before watching what you did to yours...

@themaintenanceman1 4 жыл бұрын

Very very cool test. I’m surprised that an inexpensive version held up so well. Another cool test might be to set it at 50 foot pounds and don’t touch it for a month or 2 and see if that has any effect. Great video!

@reillydowd5366 Жыл бұрын

I wonder why he only tested 50 ft lbs, I've seen torque wrenches be within 3% accuracy at 40 lbs but 30% at 10 lbs and 14% at 70 lbs. If he tested different lb settings on the wrench it would have provided useful information

@markdstump 10 ай бұрын

I accidently preformed that test twice, Once on a nice new Husky, indoors for maybe a month (no problems); Once on an older cheaper model which was left for over a year--I think--and in an environment where the temperature fluctuated quite a bit (result: disaster!).

@BrookieCooki84 4 жыл бұрын

Even being a cheapo from Harbor Freight it still makes me winch seeing it hit the ground over and over.

@rodw 4 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done Chris 👍👍 interesting results 👌 Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos Rodney

@tonymontana897 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Just goes to show that you don't have to spend big bucks on fancy torque wrenches. These cheaper type tools can and will do the job without too much difference.

@likeaboss882 4 жыл бұрын

Imagine being this dudes neighbor. “Oh, there goes clientgraphics again, throwing torque wrenches in the street”

@MikeM-of2if 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the torture test! Now I can get mad and go out to the street and throw my torque wrench down the road and know it will still be good! Lol! Seriously though, I am surprised!

@lucasle3990 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your time in making this video.

@ClientGraphics 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment. That reminds me I need to go back and take a look and see what happens after letting it sit for an extended period of time not set at zero or a little as it can be.

@chrisg1043 4 жыл бұрын

As Darth Vader would say, “Impressive. Most impressive...”

@michealrobinson 4 жыл бұрын

Great test! Next time you should test how accurate it is if it's put away overnight, 24, 48, 72hrs, and a week at 50-80 lb-ft to see if it stretches the spring enough to throw off its torque values.

@robames1293 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing that cringeworthy though it was. I was brought up to respect my father's beam/click torque wrench. In those days they were expensive and treated with kid gloves. First lesson on my car (in the 60s) was NEVER loosen a bolt with it. Best wishes from Australia

@heyyou5189 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to see a long term test. I keep seeing you should store it set at zero. Theory being the spring pressure changes if stored at a torque setting. Maybe you could run a time test to see if thats true.

@oh-qn6ht 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Let it sit for a couple months at 50lbs and see if it stays accurate. Which reminds me that i left my wench locked on...

@heyyou5189 4 жыл бұрын

@@oh-qn6ht I was rhinking more like a year. Maybe test it every month for a year

@madscientistkicks 4 жыл бұрын

I stored mine on 80lbs/ft for about a year 😅 it’s a craftsman 3/8.... been wanting to pick up that digital reader to test it

@brianmack6285 4 жыл бұрын

I was going to suggest this. Leave it set to ... 75% (?) of the max setting and check it every day for a week. Then once a week for a month. Then ... I'd also be interested in how repeatable the setting is. That is perform the same tests but returning the setting to zero between each. I suspect the variation due to eyesight is the bigger part but it would still be an informative test. Thx for all the testing!

@allanb3222 4 жыл бұрын

Actually now the manufacturer States to store it on its lowest torque setting.

@MrWayneploof 4 жыл бұрын

I have a craftsman 1/2 drive torque wrench a few years ago I broke the head in half to be funny I welded it up. just for the heck of it I took it on the SNAP ON truck to check for accurate it was rite on. I am still using it

@boblafountaine9560 3 жыл бұрын

This was verity very helpful because I have dropped mine once or twice and was wondering if mine was affected . Thanks for taking the time.

@foxisretrofitting4556 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this. I have one identical and while It's never seemed to fall short of its normal performance I was still worried about when I dropped it from about 2 feet on accident once. Now my mind is at ease. It's outlasted my Performance Tool torque wrench and I think, as with all my other tools, will stay with Pittsburgh Pro on torque wrenches.

@craigmonteforte1478 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 1970s Sears Digitourque wrench I’ve been very happy with inthe old days Sears would certify them for accuracy anytime you asked them to do so for no charge although the stores did mail them off and it took about 2 weeks to get it done

@glmoore001 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video, you answered some questions about my questionable torque wrenches.

@edwinmcnew4389 2 жыл бұрын

Those are more accurate than I thought! Nice video!

@nathanaelneumann2346 4 жыл бұрын

Calibration technician here. Pittsburgh torque wrenches are actually a bad sample for these tests. 1. My company has purchased for our customers multiple brand new Pittsburgh wrenches in a row that failed calibration, so not that reliable from my experience. 2. This particular type of wrench does not have a practical way to adjust the calibration, so no screws, nuts, or bolts to slip with impact. Also when you exercise torque for calibration, it's exercised 6 times then tested in the same direction then repeat for the opposite direction if applicable, not 6 times both ways then test both directions.

@dickskinnersshopandsnapont6718 4 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine having a torque wrench that several thousand dollars and drop it and it is an accurate anyway thanks for sharing this video your videos are always very insightful keep up the good work

@JayIsOutdoorsy 2 жыл бұрын

"I use a Craftsman model 1019 laboratory edition Signature Series torque wrench. The kind used by Caltech high-energy physicists and NASA engineers." Mona Lisa Vito

@john_dee1431 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have one of those HF torque wrenches and found the tests interesting.

@toolsmetals2148 4 жыл бұрын

Good follow up segment ..Still waiting for the Milwaukee Vs Higher Tooth Count Ratchets 👌

@ianloyd6384 3 жыл бұрын

Well... now I see what I have do to to make a HF torque wrench more accurate before use. Got it. Throw it down the street a few times, & use it to break free. Few rusty nuts/bolts. Thx! 😅

@rob45x Жыл бұрын

Very surprised with the results. Great video bro.

@wrongmark Жыл бұрын

I lent mine out once to a friend with no mechanical experience and thought that for sure it would need calibrating after I got it back. But I guess they’re tougher than I thought.

@mtreadway8858 4 жыл бұрын

All I know is I had one for over 20 years it was worn out took it in they gave me a new one

@truckerrickakamanowar 3 жыл бұрын

Yup they honor their warranty. No bs. No questions, at least in my experience. The locking piece at the bottom broke. Overall very happy. Use it every tire rotation. 5 tire rotation. I dont just torgue all the wheels, I have hub centric wheel adapters also that I check every time. Done 3-4 times a year now for the last 4 years. I would buy another one even without the lifetime warranty. Very affordable. I paid I believe $13.00 for the 1/2" tourques I think to 150 ft lbs.

@nickshields9729 Жыл бұрын

Great video, finally get some folks off my behind when I leave the wrench wound up for 10 minutes. I have this exact wrench and it is very easily to rebuild and calibrate if you have access to one of the digital torque meters used in the video. I opened mine up and cleaned everything off, the factory grease had all hardened to brittle wax, and regreased with a light coat of wheel bearing grease. Recalibrated against the digital tool and found it was very repeatable in its function. I'll have to bring it to work and throw it back on the digital guy, see how it has held up over the last ~5 years of use and abuse.

@neogeo106 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, very interesting!

@dpeagles 4 жыл бұрын

Puts my mind at ease.

@joecummings1260 3 жыл бұрын

From working as an industrial millwright, and in all types of conditions, I find the what throws the calibration off the most is using them in harsh environments with a lot of dirt, dust, water etc. A lot of jobs we have to, supply documentation of the torque wrenches calibration, and usually when they're way out of calibration there ones we used in some kind of nasty environment

@DaleLucid 4 жыл бұрын

Chris this is a brilliant video. I have stored that wrench at torque for 3 years. I'm going to see how it effects the spring. Thanks for that "work it" tip.

@ClientGraphics 4 жыл бұрын

I’m going to set that one at 50 ft-lbs and see what it reads each month for 6month and maybe 1yr if I can remember. I’ll do a video about it in a year. Calendar reminders set!

@punkinhaidmartin 4 жыл бұрын

@@ClientGraphics Ever ask yourself why the same company that tells you to set your wrench to zero for storage will also sell you a preset wrench with the same recommendation for calibration frequency? They all do it. Belknap to Norbar to Mountz. The torque tool industry is a scam from end to end Especially when you consider how little an accurate application of torque can do to assure you of accurate tension, when tension is what you actually want. Everybody falls for it, from engineers who specify torque, to assemblers who have to execute the specifications.

@lloydlandersz5153 10 ай бұрын

super video thanks for the time you spent on the demo God bless you and your family more than ever B 4

@jeffclar 4 жыл бұрын

Great test, I always wondered if you could use the torque wrench beyond the torque setting. One application of this is castle nuts on tapered ball joints - tighten to torque, then to the next aligning cotter pin hole. Seems like it's ok to do that.

@Whateveryouwannacallme 4 жыл бұрын

Next up we have a brand new 600$ snap off digital torque wrench

@ALLvideogamesFANBOY1 4 жыл бұрын

lol snap off

@gregblau8082 4 жыл бұрын

I worked in a shop with a torque wrench tester and mine always checked out within 1-2 pounds. Not bad for $11

@chapstickevo 4 жыл бұрын

rebuild my car with this. I was really hoping that it was dialed in with no abuse! suspension job counts on it

@johnwedgeworth4908 4 жыл бұрын

For just $10 for an accurate torque wrench, you can afford to just go buy another one if you drop it!

@Alexander_l322 4 жыл бұрын

By the looks of it you can still use the one you dropped just fine!

@omens_slays 4 жыл бұрын

No need to even spend money, lifetime warranty.

@Alexander_l322 4 жыл бұрын

Brandon Patterson lifetime warranty usually is for expensive tools so I’ll buy a $10 one and replace it once every 6 months or year and still be saving money :)

@chozen_1309 2 жыл бұрын

@@Alexander_l322 he is absolutely right, from Harbor Freight they have a lifetime warranty. Just gotta remember the phone number that is/was associated with the purchase at that time 👍

@gatotsuyitno2156 4 жыл бұрын

this is what i'm looking for to know, thank's bro...

@chuckkolancz4969 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I saw this. I was thinking about buying a new one of these $10 gems cuz I was worried mine had seen too much abuse, but I guess it should be perfectly fine

@CrazyPetez 4 жыл бұрын

I have a similar HF torque wrench, in 1/2” drive. I bought it for $10 or $20, don’t remember which. I haven’t used it yet. It replaces my Craftsman Digi-Torque wrench that failed, and with the demise of Sears, I can’t find anyone to repair/calibrate. I’m very impressed with your testing and results. It gives me faith in my new HF unit. My old standby is my very old bending beam torque wrench. You haven’t lived until you’ve applied so much pressure that your arm shakes, making the beam and pointer shake. Try reading that!😃.

@markdstump 10 ай бұрын

I know how my torque wrenches work, and although I do try to follow the instructions, those instructions have always seemed to exaggerate the delicateness of my torque wrenches (other designs may differ!). Anyway I'm glad you made this video, and I'm glad I watched it. Now let's see how your digital torque adapter tolerates impacts :)

@dxmthebeast3800 4 жыл бұрын

I cried everytime he dropped and threw that torque ranch.

@davidgruen7423 4 жыл бұрын

That’s why I bought Stahlwille, I am surprised very little people knows about it unless they had worked in a German workshop for some years.

@dxmthebeast3800 4 жыл бұрын

@@davidgruen7423 I just searched it up on Google and read the reviews. I definitely have to buy it and check it out. Thanks for the info! 🍺👊

@davidgruen7423 4 жыл бұрын

Shabo Zakomac I wouldn’t recommend it for DIYers especially those who uses torque wrench only occasionally, I have OCD (diagnosed) and it gnaws at me if I don’t torque every single bolt in my car, sometimes I spend hours going through manuals to look for the torque spec for the torque spec, say for a tiny bolt that holds the baffle in an oil pan. The Stahlwille tools are not cheap if you buy it new, there are bunch of ebay used ones that are just a little more expensive than a (or two) new Chinese made torque wrench, be sure you buy the head too, sometimes it doesn’t come with a ratchet head and you have to buy it separately, that head itself is another $80, lmao. I once tried to buy all the ratchet heads from Stahlwille, turns out the have over a hundred different types of heads and you would have spent over $5000 just to get the heads.

@dxmthebeast3800 4 жыл бұрын

@@davidgruen7423 Im the same way! I cant go using any torque wrench without being aware of the specs. My first car that I ever started working on, which was a Honda Civic that I was tuning, ended up falling apart on the road while I was driving. My dad came to tow my car and noticed the bolts on the ground. Thats when he introduced to me a torque wrench. I know that these high end torque wrenches arent cheap. But if this is something you do recommend for anyone that loves working on their cars then I rather not even bother with anything made from China. Granted I have bought a few and they have had lasted me for a while but the quality speaks gor itself. Especially when the metal starts to wear out. I will think about what you just said and recommended! But I really want to buy the Stahlwille, it looks so beautiful!!!

@dxmthebeast3800 4 жыл бұрын

@@justinvargas8517 m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200621084_200621084?cm_mmc=Google-LIA&Google_LIA&Hand%20Tools%20%3E%20Wrenches%20%3E%20Torque%20Wrenches&Klutch&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImMaLtJvT6QIVirbICh0MiAQFEAQYCiABEgJntvD_BwE Something similiar to this 👍

@TheMetaldudeX 3 жыл бұрын

At $10, if I was working on someone else’s car I’d just buy another one lol. But I’m glad to know your $10 goes a long way.

@schadlarry 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know. When you were outside is usually how I "drop" all my tools when working on my vehicle.

@marlinknable3543 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video! The big nut in the end, you take that off and you should be able to a just the wrench from there. That is what I saw on the internet. I never did it my self. Just on the spring ones. I never saw any one a just the digital ones.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 4 жыл бұрын

Intriguing video

@billyshoplak4490 3 жыл бұрын

Love the videos. Any recommendations on the quin, acdelco, or neiko torque adapters? Any better or worse than the others?

@Godzukidan 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same wrench and it I have no complaints. 😎🔧

@lollotro 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the same today....I feel good about it now :-)

@MattL.-KE0SAW 2 жыл бұрын

That hurts so bad watching it drop on it's end

@AllenReinecke 3 жыл бұрын

Recently bought the Neiko torque adapter as I wanted to check my well-used torque wrench. I found my HF Pittsburgh 1/2" torque wrench was clicking 30 ft-lbs low at 100 ft-lbs!! Checked the Neiko with my beam torque wrench and it was dead on at 100 ft-lbs! Adjusted the calibration on the HF wrench and it's good to go again! I suspect that when the large nut came loose at one point, the calibration went out on tightening it, even though I thought the threaded part didn't move. Didn't realize HF sold the Quinn adapter.

@---skynet--- 4 жыл бұрын

From what I just watched,u need to open a side hustle calibrating torque wrenches. You improved its accuracy and consistency.

@kentgardner8836 4 жыл бұрын

Had that same wrench for a torque test assignment at work. (Had to test torque on roughly 1500 bolts at 44 lbs) It lasted for about 300 tests then the guts failed.

@Crowbar381 6 ай бұрын

I watched the whole vid because I got addicted to the sound of the clicking….

@polluxtroy69 4 жыл бұрын

I really want a torque wrench to add to my tools - I'm an amateur who likes tinkering. But in the UK they're so expensive to get a decent one. Great video by the way. Subbed.

@MrPGT 4 жыл бұрын

You can get the type in the video for less than £20 at Aldi or Lidl when they get them in stock, or maybe more dubious quality on eBay. Machine Mart and Screwfix have a bunch including 1/2" drive for £25 to £30. Not too bad on quality and price.

@polluxtroy69 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrPGT I'll have a look thanks mate. I've been looking at Amazon Basic ones which seem to have really good reviews. Again cheers.

@Pieterjan794 4 жыл бұрын

I bought two in the Netherlands from HBM, it looks very similar to the one in the video and I really enjoy using it. The only struggle is that the direction switch works oposite from normal ratchets

@Alexander_l322 4 жыл бұрын

I paid £5 for mine in a job lot of used tools that I’ve never calibrated but seems to work just fine and I always check again with a bar or ratchet to make sure the bolt or nut is actually tight but maybe over torqued

@Dazza2292 4 жыл бұрын

I can vouch for the aldi one, 15 quid appears to work as intended. Halfords sell better ones for 70 to 80ish certified with lifetime warranty

@ThirdInLine 4 жыл бұрын

Former USAF calibration technician, calibration = validation. Old school engineers used to call calibration both validation and alignment. Nearly all agree now that alignment is different than calibration. Just an FYI! Great video! Also, you only exercise in the direction of calibration, after direction is calibrated you exercise it in the opposite direction and calibrate it that way. Finally, overranging your torque measuring device is a bad idea, it messes with the transducer and screws up it's calibration more than the wrench.

@Spike_-rx7bx 3 жыл бұрын

10:31 barefoot homies!!!!! Nice video, I was looking at this and now convinced to get one today

@MotivateThis 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the video. Thanks for taking the time to test out this wrench. (BTW, 4% of 50lbs is 2lbs. 52.6ft/lbs is not "well within" 4% tolerance.)

@davidgruen7423 4 жыл бұрын

Stahlwille torque wrench was specifically built with these in mind, it has no large spring inside the torque wrench, it is listed in their users manual that it can be dropped and be used as a breaker bar as long as it is not more than 130% of its maximum rating, no need to worry about over torquing if a newbie uses it, no need to scale up the torque just to redo an over torque bolt. And the ratchet head is removable, you can put open end and solid head (breaker bar head) on it for crowfoot ( turn crowfoot 90 degrees away from the handle so it doesn’t effect torque, a ratchet would constantly turn thus makes it be away from 90 degrees from the handle). Just saying there is a nice torque wrench on the planet, if price is of little importance but durability and efficiency comes first, then this is definitely the torque wrench you should have.

@Alexander_l322 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a used torque wrench with some other used tools in good condition but never had it calibrated so I just set it to whatever it should be for what I’m tightening then give it an extra turn and prey to the almighty that my wheel won’t fall off!

@KasamS 4 жыл бұрын

Same just give it a lil extra turn to be safe

@_P0tat07_ 4 жыл бұрын

Imagine taking your $800 snap on digital torque wrench to get calibrated. You pay, the dude some crazy amount of money and they just keep dropping it until it reads accurately😂

@jacob2483 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to see if heat really effects it and it sitting for long periods of time. Great video!

@GI-rt7ol 3 жыл бұрын

Something effects it from sitting up because I stripped out my engine drain bolt with one of these

@michaelbamber4887 4 жыл бұрын

You should also store your torque wrench set at its lowest setting. I believe that this wrench is the same one I've had for best part of 30 years, it was badged as a kamaza in the uk, they were part of lazer tools. It was made in Taiwan. I tested it at work last year an it was still within spec. I got one for a mate who always over tighten nuts and bolts, from aldi supermarket, it was made in Taiwan and was the same box, 10- 150ftlb, with same extension bar. 12 quid.

@GCraigmile 4 жыл бұрын

The funny thing is what it cost to calibrate that tool is more than the cost of that tool. H/F 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@playdg 4 жыл бұрын

I just have to add that 52.5 compared to 50 is 5% off, not 4% or less. That said, I own 2 of the 3 HF $10 torque wrenches. No complaints.

@michaelbladen4971 4 жыл бұрын

The torque wrench only goes to 80 ft pounds each pound is 1.25% so 52.5 compared to 50 would be 3.125% accuracy

@playdg 4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelbladen4971 I disagree with that method. If that is how a manufacture calculates deviations, do not buy their products. What you described is marketing misusing numbers.

@creativechannel6148 4 ай бұрын

This video cleared out some doubts. L/S/C

@224rebels 3 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed

@jaykuptake 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like you are looking at the measurement while you are torqueing. As slow as you are going approaching the target torque value, you are slowing down your speed. You should flip the display around so you can't see it while torqueing.

@Str8sixfan 4 жыл бұрын

I have a different brand, it's years old but it looks like it probably was made at the same place. I don't know if I can recall dropping mine much anywhere, but I really worry that it was letting me overtighten some head bolts over the weekend. Went ahead and bought a new torque wrench, so we'll find out for sure. This is good timing of a video.

@ClientGraphics 4 жыл бұрын

I tested one that was probably 10-15yrs old and it actually tested really low like 20% low. Most torque wrenches with age and use start reading low as they wear.

@Str8sixfan 4 жыл бұрын

@@ClientGraphics Oh thank goodness! But what about ones that fail to click. That's what I worry happened on a few. Bought a GearWrench digital as the next one. The one I was using I bought via sears online probably 8 or so years ago under the Schwaben name.

@ClientGraphics 4 жыл бұрын

You need to be at least exercising your torque wrench before using it. That will tell you if it’s clicking.

@HiEricksGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

Moment he made the torque fly...."liked."

@fishrrelaxing9361 4 жыл бұрын

Exceesising is required anytime when changing torque directions. It’s an old time lost art. You ideally if driving (as almost always the case with a torque wrench unless using reverse thread bolts.. finish in the direction you want it to be accurate. So for a standard right thread you run left first then right second then go to work.. if you come to a reverse thread bolt then you do it again drive right then drive left then send it. Final exercise position should always be the direction you are torquing. All that said.. if used the hell out of Pittsburg wrenches for about 15 years now commercially to include crucial structural kits where an inspector has to stand there and supervise and record the entire process.. like drilling a hole in concrete.. cleaning the hole, placing threaded rod and epoxy into the hole then later bolting it. Like seismic plates on walls in California. When inspector arrives you have to have documentation certifying the wrench used as well as a second measuring device and documentation and then actually use one device to check the other one and even still he will arrive which his own.. I used Pittsburg digital to check my pro torque and he had his expansive crap. Never ever was either one found to be out of calibration. That said the cheap Pittsburg digital does fail in electronics after so many years of use and won’t even turn on anymore.. In 15 years I’m on my third digital and still my original 3/4” and 1/2” drive wrenches.

@wolfalb 4 жыл бұрын

I like this guy

@HoosierDaddy_ 4 жыл бұрын

I'm baffled by this! Great video! We were always taught to worship these things.

@christopherelrod8788 4 жыл бұрын

Only calibrated my two year old snap on click type torque wrench it was dead nuts on. But I also only use it upon final torquing never really need to ratchet it. And always store it zeroed out in it's case. Only dropped it like three inches

@wheany 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a (cheapish) torque wrench and the first thing I did was over torque it because I didn't understand how this kind of torque wrench works 😅. Good to know I probably didn't break it too bad because I probably didn't go as much over its max torque as you just did in the video.

@ClientGraphics 3 жыл бұрын

I have a tendency to push thing to the max and many times beyond🤣🤣

@dsb1829 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting vid. My OCD triggered on the 4% spec and it failing that spec at 50ft-lb (ie plus/minus 2ft-lb) out of the box. That said, I have never exercised nor calibrated my personal torque wrenches.

@johnbarron4265 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know that torque wrenches are fairly resilient in service. Of course a torque wrench will only ever be as accurate as its operator will allow. Having the pressure point of your hand one inch off of the calibration mark will result in 1.5% torque error on a 12 inch long wrench. That error sensitivity will be smaller for a longer wrench, and larger for a shorter wrench. Also, there's a fair bit of latency in the process of hearing the click, and the muscles relaxing to release pressure from the handle. Meanwhile, pressure is still building on the handle. Hence a slower buildup in handle pressure will result in more accurate torquing.

@ViKonca 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to know if it changes anything if you store it at the maximum torque for a while like lot of people says.

@disdonc6.klasse549 4 ай бұрын

You should also click always in the same position (horizonal to the ground, the best possible) to have comparable results.

@Datsrboi 3 жыл бұрын

that converter you are using what brand is that? the 1/4 to 3/8. it looks awesome and less of a failure point

@Duey_diditGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative

@BIGWILLY8313 4 жыл бұрын

I have wondered what happens to torque wrenches when you leave them under tension on a regular basis I worked at a shop that used them on a regular basis on wheel and I always found them left at 80 90 100 120 and 140 ftlbs . Would that effect their accuracy over time I've wondered how long it would take.

@markarmstrong3394 4 жыл бұрын

Great video !

@86LukeM 4 жыл бұрын

My Dad had the half inch drive version. I went to use it one day and used it more often, than my Dad. One day was torquing down lug nuts or something on my S10. The backside failed and the torque wrench exploded.

@user-qf4pj1ok3y 4 жыл бұрын

It would be greatly appreciated if you could disassemble the torque wrench after the severe over torque, see to what extent those essential parts are damaged.😃