Torque screwdriver

[Dennywires]

Can anyone recommend a good torque setting screwdriver? preferably 10-60 in lbs. thanks

 

[BMW Dom]

What needs to be torqued with a screwdriver ?

 

[RooflessVW]

CDI Snap-On Micro-Adjustable Torque Screwdriver 401SMB 1/4" Snap On | eBay

Up for sale I have this very high quality Snap-ON CDI torque screwdriver. I don't believe this was ever used actually. It's in excellent condition and looks like new.

www.ebay.com

 

[Dennywires]

What needs to be torqued with a screwdriver ?

Circuit breaker and device screws

 

[Dennywires]

Circuit breaker and device screws

Not funny it's something that should be followed

 

[mightymousetech]

What needs to be torqued with a screwdriver ?

BMW timing chain tensioners for one.

 

[another Todd]

What needs to be torqued with a screwdriver ?

Gun scopes.

 

[The Critic]

Circuit breaker and device screws

Come on @AutoMechanic, tell us what is so funny. Those items legitimately need to be torqued.

 

[BMW Dom]

Come on @AutoMechanic, tell us what is so funny. Those items legitimately need to be torqued.

He laughs or wows at every post it seems like

 

[RooflessVW]

Come on @AutoMechanic, tell us what is so funny. Those items legitimately need to be torqued.

I use mine for certain structural panels. 100+ 3/16” hex fasteners @ 18 in-lbs.

 

[Dennywires]

Gun scopes.

Yes I’ve noticed when researching torque screwdrivers a lot of results come back for firearms

 

[Job]

I torqued breaker wires to the label spec, but then later they were still needing more torque. I never understood the torque numbers on copper wires after that. That torque driver looks like a great tool.

 

[atikovi]

Come on @AutoMechanic, tell us what is so funny. Those items legitimately need to be torqued.

Seeing that this was posted in the AUTOMOTIVE section, it would seem logical the OP is asking this for use in automotive repair. Not for your home circuit breakers, not for your guns, not for wall board.

 

[RooflessVW]

Seeing that this was posted in the AUTOMOTIVE section, it would seem logical the OP is asking this for use in automotive repair. Not for your home circuit breakers, not for your guns, not for wall board.

It was posted in TOOL TIME, ya tool.

 

[atikovi]

It was posted in TOOL TIME, ya tool.

Top of the page:

• Home > Forums > Lubrication and General Automotive > Tool Time

That means auto related tools the way I read it. Carpentry tool questions would go under General and Off Topic if I'm not mistaken.

 

[Job]

The OP mentioned circuit breakers as a use for his torque wrench request. So there it goes. I guess I can search for why copper conductors lose their torque against the breaker screw. It seem obvious that the copper smashes down and isn’t springing back on the screw. You take the wires out and they are smashed down. I can say this legally here as cars have copper wire connections. So policemen can take a break.

 

[redbone3]

look up"torque screwdriver" on Amazon. Lots of choices. Just because the tool is made for guns, doesn't mean it won't work on everything else.

 

[zeky]

I would never go to a gunsmith that used one of those. They should know intuitively how tight it should be.

 

[AutoMechanic]

Come on @AutoMechanic, tell us what is so funny. Those items legitimately need to be torqued.

I thought he was referring to electronics? Honestly I haven’t seen a torque screwdriver before. Asked around at some of the mechanics a few said they have heard of them but never used or owned one. I figured it’s for home repairs and stuff.

 

[Jetronic]

He laughs or wows at every post it seems like

not yours though