08-10-2018, 08:21 AM
(08-10-2018, 04:49 AM)postoak_imp Wrote: Twice now, I have snapped bolts when my torque wrench didn't "click" at the set weight. This is with two different torque wrenches. (I suppose I could have made a mistake in the setting, but I don't think so.) Anybody every have this happen to them?
I no longer trust that type of torque wrench! I am going to go back to the old style with the needle. At least with it you can see where you are in a continuum on the torque scale.
What's annoying is in both these cases I could have just gone by feel and been just fine.
Q1.
How did you approach torquing...did you try to torque nut/bolt that was already tight/torqued or first you cracked it loose...was your bolt/nut lubed or dry and of what size and length??...it matters
Q2 What was your TW set at?
Hope you are not talking about angle torque and your wrench was set OK and in good working condition (always store TW in rest position)
The old style with needle, explains for itself
