[yrunvs]

The Fat Wrench seems to be the go to inch pound DYI armorers torque wrench. But I have a question and observation about it. Which part of the thick red line is used to take the accurate measurement? The top, middle or bottom? And how does one get precise when there are no serration dividing lines only 10, 20, 30, etc?

 

[yrunvs]

The fat red line spans about 7-8 inch pounds. I thought the whole idea of using a torque wrench was to be precise when tightening nuts and bolts because it matters.

 

[yrunvs]

Yea I'm moving on from thinking about getting one. made in china too I suppose.

 

[yrunvs]

The vortex in”# torque wrench is the only way to go.

This one?

Amazon.com: Vortex Optics Torque Wrench Mounting Kit, Black : Tools & Home Improvement

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[yrunvs]

Buying something that works that is made in china is bad enough but buying a piece of crap made in china no thanks.

 

[yrunvs]

Using the TOP of the fat line makes the most sense.

 

[yrunvs]

I have a Fat Wrench but I am going to buy this one made in Germany.
NEW Wiha 28501 TorqueVario-S Torque Screwdriver, 15-80 Inch Ounces.
Fritz

Looks like a nice one.

Amazon.com

 

[yrunvs]

I ended up getting this. Adjustable in 1 inch increments. Made in china though.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B097XXLT39/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[yrunvs]

So the 3/4” drive 250 ft/lb wrench, I have in the shop, won’t work??

Yes it will but only if you hold your pinky out.

 

[yrunvs]

I have started using Fix It sticks, they work great.

The concept of not hearing and feeling the wrench reach the desired setting is just to foreign for me

 

[yrunvs]

Tongue in cheek, obviously:

Depends where I am in relation to the Equator. (Above it top of thick red; below it bottom, etc)

For precision I simply stick my tongue out the corner of my mouth and bite down - gently but precisely.

Oh, and whomever does your manicures deserves every dollar you’re paying them - what nails!

cowpokey has verified that it is in fact the top of the line. And I wish those were my fingernails but that's a pic from the web.

 

[yrunvs]

Rats. To late for me.

 

[yrunvs]

Why would you want a tongue wrench that goes from 15 to 80 inch ounces?
Thats just under 1 pound to a max of 5 inch pounds!

I recommend taking a look at my favorite and many other RFC members, the CDI 401SM 5-40 inch pound screw driver that has .5lb clicks (1inch pound would have been just fine).

CDI Torque 401SM Micro Adjustable Torque Screwdriver, Torque Range 5 to 40-Inch Pounds, 1/4-Inch - - Amazon.com

CDI Torque 401SM Micro Adjustable Torque Screwdriver, Torque Range 5 to 40-Inch Pounds, 1/4-Inch - - Amazon.com

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Here's mine.

Smooth

I ended up getting this one. But to be honest I did not notice the inch ounce on the one you linked.

VEVOR Optics Torque Wrench Mounting Kit Handheld Torque Limiting Screwdriver 10-50 in-lbs-1in-lbs - - Amazon.com

VEVOR Optics Torque Wrench Mounting Kit Handheld Torque Limiting Screwdriver 10-50 in-lbs-1in-lbs - - Amazon.com

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