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Old 9th June 2021, 10:49   #23
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As Norbar state you should keep to within the torque limits when using the instrument.
If you look again at my original advice Mike you will see that I specified exactly that!
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... far better to use a breaker bar designed for that purpose than risk damaging your torque wrench.
I beg to differ. It's far better to use a torque wrench for the reasons that I've given in reply to Andrew. There is no risk involved when a torque wrench is used by a competent, responsible operator and I'm sure that you are one of those.
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As I said, not a myth, just good engineering practice.
I think you're just being deliberately contrary Mike. Why is that?

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