It has built-in torque settings of 90/105/120 Nm and uses 1/2 sockets. Cost of 6,980 yen (about $62 USD). I'm gonna order one for my tool collection this weekend.

 

what does the torque settings mean?

 

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1 newton meter (Nm) = 0.737 562 147 pound foot (lbft or ftlbs)

so the settings are 65 ft.lbs/77ft.lbs/88ft.lbs.

The advantage of such a design is it takes away any sideways moment or lateral force. It is a pure twisting force unlike a conventional wrench.

 

interesting wrench....i guess it makes it easier to just do one of the 3 adjustments rather then getting out the torque wrench and setting it. where do you get this from?

 

Thats pretty nifty.

 

I want one.

 

I will be ordering one this weekend. I'll let you kow how it is next week after it arrives. If it's a nice item I'll setup a groupbuy for you guys.

 

dope.. when are we gonna come up with something like that X \

 

There's very little lateral force with a conventional torque wrench. (When was the last time a torque wrench did anything other than screw a lug nut on the way it's supposed to? I've never had that happen.) Also, if this wrench is a lot shorter than a conventional torque wrench (it's not entirely clear from the photos), then it offers less leverage, and requires more force.

For ten bucks, you can get one of these (click on photo for more info):



It even comes in a plastic case.

 

geez.. there always has to be a nay-sayer on H-T. Yes, I already have a $75 torque wrench that is similar to the $10 Harbor freight item you posted but I like the convenience of the spinner function coupled to a torque wrench. This item was designed for quick tire changes when you do not have access to air powered tools (sunday racers)

 

No, there is not a lot. Say the average torque wrench is about 1.5" long? so 90 ft.lbs gives a lateral force about about 60 lbs if you used the end of the wrench. It's not a lot and the designers of your car anticipated people using a torque wrench. I was just make a "theoretical comment". The "safety" factors are so high in cars it really doesn't matter.

I remember engineers running into a problem with lateral forces and moments when using a torque wrench and multiplier at a telescope. However they were torquing to about 1500 ft.lbs and in some cases using about 3500 to get the nuts off. That's when it starts becoming an issue.

 

who makes it? what does it cost? looks very tein'ish...

 

Anybody tried the Gorilla Power Wrench, which claims 200% more torque than the standard wrench...I just picked mine up today wondering what you all thought

 

200% more torque? We're looking for accuracy here... If you want more torque, get a longer lever.

 

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Bingo. It's called a pipe, fits on the end of every wrench.

 

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lol yup, I will admit to having taken all of the batteries out of my MagLight and used that as well instead of a pipe.

 

that there is handy dandy

 

saw that in a carboy mag i got , looks pretty cool.

good price also

 

did you ever got it?

 

yeah, I got it! I'll snap some pics next time I go to the shop (maybe next tuesday or wednesday).

 

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It even comes in a plastic case.
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i had this for 2 yrs,

 

hella jdm

 

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It has built-in torque settings of 90/105/120 Nm and uses 1/2 sockets. Cost of 6,980 yen (about $62 USD). I'm gonna order one for my tool collection this weekend. </TD></TR></TABLE>

wow thats mad jdm