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Old 02-15-2012, 02:17 PM
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Err... square drive vs. a hex bolt end....
Sorry Gil, I guess I assumed a 12-point socket cause that's what I've got. You're right, a 6-pointer won't work.
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Old 02-15-2012, 04:18 PM
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Try an 8 point socket that fits the wrench(s)
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Old 02-15-2012, 05:01 PM
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Exclamation Send it in for calibration!

It is not that expesive if you know where to go.

If you have a quality Torque Wrench, it will pass each year its calibrated for many years.

I use Brylen Technologies in southern California.

http://www.brylen.com/
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Old 02-15-2012, 07:36 PM
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The answer is yes. I spot mine this way.

2 torques wrenches each with a socket.
1 short bolt
1 nut
bolt +nut goes into the sockets

apply torque

I use my beam type to spot check that the clicker is doing what I expect it to.
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Old 02-16-2012, 01:08 AM
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It is not that expesive if you know where to go.

If you have a quality Torque Wrench, it will pass each year its calibrated for many years.

I use Brylen Technologies in southern California.

http://www.brylen.com/
Second that. Really, it's only like $25 every few years to have it *properly* calibrated and certified.

There's a right way to do some things...
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Old 02-16-2012, 04:28 AM
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This seems to me to be the "pick of the litter" of the suggestions.
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Old 02-16-2012, 05:27 AM
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For the wrenches that measue foot-pounds (pounds-feet actually, right?), this may not be as significant, but the YouTube calibration procedure didn't take into account the moment caused by the weight of the torque wrench arm. Could easily put the measurement off by 10-20 inch-pounds.

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