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ZR1Vette · 01-13-2009

Tom,
My error in not clarifying what I was posting about...so hope this helps..
as long as you do not increase the length of the torque wrench, such as by adding a crows foot or other linear extension (such as an extension to the torque wrench handle itself), you will not have a problem in using a particular setting and assuming it is correct (within the accuracy of the torque wrench itself...the 'click' style being the most inaccurate and require recalibration pretty much on an annual basis). A simple extension, 90 degrees to the wrench, will not affect the accuracy (unless you work in the aircraft industry when standards are super critical). Just as a tip..in order to get the correct applied torque you have to grip the wrench where it was designed to be gripped (meaning to make sure your hand axis is on the mid point of the handle and not gripping the very end or opposite being to close to the barrel). To get an accurate torque reading your pull must be perpendicular to the wrench axis.

Hope this helps

01-13-2009	#4
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 930	Re: Neat link for torque (tools) calculators>>> Tom, My error in not clarifying what I was posting about...so hope this helps.. as long as you do not increase the length of the torque wrench, such as by adding a crows foot or other linear extension (such as an extension to the torque wrench handle itself), you will not have a problem in using a particular setting and assuming it is correct (within the accuracy of the torque wrench itself...the 'click' style being the most inaccurate and require recalibration pretty much on an annual basis). A simple extension, 90 degrees to the wrench, will not affect the accuracy (unless you work in the aircraft industry when standards are super critical). Just as a tip..in order to get the correct applied torque you have to grip the wrench where it was designed to be gripped (meaning to make sure your hand axis is on the mid point of the handle and not gripping the very end or opposite being to close to the barrel). To get an accurate torque reading your pull must be perpendicular to the wrench axis. Hope this helps