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[Closed] really stupid question about torque wrenches

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 toab
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Someone gave me a torque wrench (rather a cheap one I think - X Tools) and the instructions are a bit vague.

Should you loosen off the screw at the bottom after you've used it? As a rule I'd always leave things loose rather than tight when I put them away but I know nothing of the witch-craft that goes on inside a torque wrench.

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Posted : 06/04/2011 5:57 pm
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Yes you are "supposed" to back them off when not being used but to be honest i never do with mine and i've been using them for 10yrs + and they always pass the calibration tests every 6 months!!


 
Posted : 06/04/2011 6:00 pm
 toab
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Thankyou!


 
Posted : 06/04/2011 6:01 pm