Torque Wrench Checker

[The Critic]

https://www.tooltopia.com/Precision...MI1OCZmcaX8QIVDCCtBh18ewu_EAQYAiABEgLufvD_BwE

Are these accurate for the purposes of testing a torque wrench? Obviously, if a torque wrench is out of calibration, it would still need to be sent in for repair/adjustment. But it would be nice to have something for testing.

 

[Bottom_Feeder]

Can your basic Craftsman-level torque wrench even be calibrated if it's found to be off, or is it then just a matter of knowing how far off it is and making mental adjustments when needed, like having a speedometer that's off?

Sorry for the semi-hijack.

 

[Jetronic]

connect 2 torque wrenches together, both should read the same. you have a digital torque wrench, no? 2 old sockets welded together would be enough.

 

[Trav]

To me that looks like a worthwhile tool to own. Made in USA for $200 is hard to beat.

 

[Timmastertech]

Both my Snapon and Cornwell dealers have one on the truck and we check ours regularly

 

[Lenny5160]

I bought this thing, and put a zip tie loosely around the torque wrench handle 12 inches from the center of the drive pin.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZWNGZFO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Put a hex socket in the vise and set the torque wrench. The wrench should click when the weight reading on the scale matches the lb/ft setting of the wrench.

 

[RooflessVW]

Looks like a nice instrument to have, however:

You'll have to send that out for calibration periodically to know that it's accurate. If you have several torque wrenches, I can see the value.

 

[Jimmy_Russells]

In a former life I assembled engines for a living and we had a digital version of one of those on the wall, I used it twice a day. We used to calibrate our torque wrenches, along with that tool twice a year, on offset three month intervals. It's a nice thing to have.

 

[The Critic]

Looks like a nice instrument to have, however:

You'll have to send that out for calibration periodically to know that it's accurate. If you have several torque wrenches, I can see the value.

I suppose they have a cycle count between each calibration? My Snap-On Techangle wrenches are supposed to be calibrated every 5,000 cycles.

 

[RooflessVW]

I suppose they have a cycle count between each calibration? My Snap-On Techangle wrenches are supposed to be calibrated every 5,000 cycles.

I have always been required to send mine out for cal annually.

It may have a cycle count. It's probably not in danger of being dropped or knocked out of cal.

 

[Kestas]

Can your basic Craftsman-level torque wrench even be calibrated if it's found to be off, or is it then just a matter of knowing how far off it is and making mental adjustments when needed, like having a speedometer that's off?

Sorry for the semi-hijack.

I had my JC Whitney torque wrench calibrated at work. It torqued 10% low in the range I use. So I just dial in 10% more than spec, or use it at the prescribed torque if there is neverseize on the threads.