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I echo Steve's words. I'm sorry about the diversion but the points raised needed an answer. How are you getting on? Do let us know either here or by PM. Simon
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Yes apologies for the diversions Billy but when people spout nonsense on the forum it needs addressing.
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A torque wrench is safer because it's designed to disconnect the applied force at the chosen setting.
Nope, a torque wrench is designed to indicate, by various means, when the set torque has been reached, that's all, there are only a couple of ways the applied force is disconnected, or released. One is when the operator releases the force in a controlled and safe manner. The second is when through tool malfunction, fastener breakage etc, or the wrench was designed to disconnect, ( but these wrenches don't exist ) the applied force. Disconnecting the force in any of these ways would have potentially damaging consequences to the operator and whatever he is working on.
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Originally Posted by SD1too View Post[*]A torque wrench is safer because it's designed to disconnect the applied force at the chosen setting.
Mike Noc.---Absolute nonsense! It doesn't do anything of the sort. Imagine how dangerous it would be if it did. All a torque wrench does is give you an indication when you reach the desired torque. I believe I can see the misunderstanding here.--It seems to be simply the choice of words. I believe Simon to mean you stop pulling when the wrench clicks.-The applied force being your arm. The second sentence by mike is absolutely correct. I try not to be biased in any way with any comments I make as these are simply based on my own experience of 65 years of mainly engineering experience.---Just my opinions which are up there to be shot at. The first 5 years of my working life were occupied as an apprenticed tool-maker.-I had around 6 months training on each of the machines in the tool room.--I tended to remain in engineering after my apprenticeship by becoming a draughtsman and remained there for maybe 15 years before deciding to have a complete change in my working life. I sense that sometimes folks in these threads like to have the occasional shot at one another.--As long as it's not personal it adds spice to a thread. Also it makes you think that there's definitely more than one way to skin a cat.---Lol. |
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My my, I've never started such a popular thread! Who'd have known there could be such debate over a big pole / precision instrument lol
I've got her booked in at the garage next Friday but I'm hoping I can get some time before then to get her jacked up again. I've bought a set of offset ring spanners (been needing some for a long time) and the 18mm looks like it will slot onto that front subframe bolt with enough angle and clearance for me to hook on another or better yet get my 5ft steel pole on there. As it happens the wishbone I bought last Thursday with 48h delivery still hasn't turned up... Thanks for all the replies anyway - nice to see a good spirited and lively debate! |
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Whilst torque wrenches can do either, they are designed specifically for tightening fasteners or checking that they are tight. A quote from Norbar's website: Norbar Dedicated specialists: Norbar is devoted exclusively to the design, development and production of torque tightening and measuring equipment. |
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