How to use a Torque Wrench PROPERLY

How to use a Torque Wrench PROPERLY

Torque wrench torque specs. Learn to properly use and maintain a torque wrench. Using a torque wrench on nuts and bolts is important to make sure the bolt is tightened to the correct tightness or torque. In this video I show how to use a torque wrench, give a few torque wrench top tips, also go over many questions people have about torque wrenches.

Here is the torque wrench I use: http://amzn.to/1UYstzW

How to Check Torque Wrench Calibration: COMING SOON!!!
How to Use a Torque Wrench (My Old Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XzKvEnk1FY
OBDII Scanner Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPI36bKVCjk

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50 Comments

  1. While you did illustrate it, you did NOT mention the torque-one-skip-one rule for odd-numbers of nuts. AND you did not mention lubrication of the bearing surfaces of the nuts. TWO rules of proper torquing: The bearing surfaces must be lubricated (yes, I know most mechanics tell you that if you do, the nuts will fall off, but if you read the operating instructions of good torque wrenches, you will see their recommended procedures), and the nut must be moving when the "click" occurs, or you are only determining that the nut is torqued to not less than the set value. Also, you show the back-breaking way of using the torque wrench: by pulling UP. Instead, place the wrench on the other side of the nut so that your weight, not your muscle is doing the work!! I am design engineer working many years in the aerospace industry, where these things are well taught.

  2. Can you use a 3/8 torque wrench with an adapter to actually tigten a 1/2 nut or will there be issues? Or need the exact wrench in my eaxmple i would need a 1/2 rorque wrench and nut?

  3. I have a question. If I need to tighten to 150ft lbs often (towing camper with weight distribution hitch), would it be better to purchase a heavier-duty wrench, or is it ok to regularly use it at the top of its range?

  4. I was going to ask, how do you check the calibration of a torque wrench? I know what the USAF does because they use a Standards Lab as do the US National Labs
    do.

  5. This is the best automotive video I have ever seen. The clarity, the details, the proper names. God bless, sir 🙏

  6. Great lesson on Torque Wrenches! I had to use one today for the first time ever for something very minor and watched some tutorial videos including yours…man! I felt accomplish after I did my little project with the help of you "teachers"!!! LOL!!

  7. I would always hear mechanics (including yourself lol) say to torque it to XYZ number of pounds and would always be confused. This cleared all of that up. Thanks so much!

  8. Great video! I have exact type of wrench but the button locking nut keeps coming off when setting torque. Is this common failure? I think I used it 3-4 times and it’s past its warranty period.

  9. Hey Chris! I’ve been away awhile, good to be back. Of course I’ve watced this video and have just read all the comments. Chris I’ve said it before, today I absolutely stand by my statement. You should be awarded, or acknowledged in some real/meaningful way. Your contribution to helping, educating and practical support to us DIY’ers is amazing. Chris keep up the incredible giving!
    salute ya bro.

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