torque wrench,where.

[Farrell]

If you get  that torque wrench, be sure to bring your ft.-lb. -to- in.-lb.
converter with you. I'm also quite sure that you will find the 4% accuracy
in ft.-lb. mode will be much less when trying to evaluate something in
in-lbs.

I suspect that if you are trying to characterize the pin torque in the range
of 30 in-lbs. or so, you may not even be able to see a reading because the
torque is so low, and the tool may be insensitive in that range. In the same
way, differentiating between 100 in.-lbs. and 120 in.-lbs. may not be
possible because of limited accuracy.

A wrench like that is best suited for snugging down head bolts on an engine
cylinder head at 100 ft.-lbs.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Trout" <trouts_place@hotmail.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2001 4:29 PM
Subject: Re:torque wrench,where.


> For what it's worth, I have seen torque wrenches available at auto supply
> type stores for about $20.  Don't know if that would do what you want or
> not, but it might have multiple uses if you work on your car once in a
> while.  And adapters to go from 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch or even 1/4 inch are
> pretty readily available as well.
>
> You might be surprised to find out all of the wonderful goodies you can
find
> at a good auto parts supply if you have a look, especially if you're into
> refinishing.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Brian Trout
> Slidell, LA
> trouts_place@hotmail.com
>
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