02-08-15, 08:26 PM
You're right that torque wrenches should be calibrated regularly, but more importantly they should be checked each time they are set.
I work in the aviation industry and when using a torque wrench we are required to check the set torque on a calibrated gauge before use, and whenever it is adjusted to a new setting.
I know this is a little over the top for a home mechanic but it is the only way of ensuring the correct torque is applied.
Most people don't know how to use a torque wrench correctly anyway, that's if they use one at all :rolleyes
I work in the aviation industry and when using a torque wrench we are required to check the set torque on a calibrated gauge before use, and whenever it is adjusted to a new setting.
I know this is a little over the top for a home mechanic but it is the only way of ensuring the correct torque is applied.
Most people don't know how to use a torque wrench correctly anyway, that's if they use one at all :rolleyes