Only use a torque wrench for the purpose of tightening a fastener to a specific torque level, such as when you are replacing spark plugs or changing a tire. Advertisement. Advertisement.

Use a 2-foot-long wrench and apply 50 pounds of force, and you'll have 100 ft-lb, which, happily, is just about as long as most lug wrenches, and as much force as most elbows are happy cranking on.

Most wrenches are as tough as nails, but torque wrenches are instruments first, wrenches second. If you want to buy just one torque wrench and get the most applicability, make it a 3/8-inch drive ...

Using a torque wrench can be simple, but as with most tools, it helps to understand how the tool works and why it's necessary to the task. In construction and automotive work, ...

I bought a torque wrench because I think I will need one to replace the valve cover gasket on my car. The trouble is, I don't exactly know how to use it ...

Effetto Mariposa's Giustaforza torque wrench is small, compact, and easy to use. (Image credit: James Huang) Click-type wrenches are most accurate between 30-80 percent of their indicated range.

A Torque Wrench Should Never be Used to Loosen Fasteners This one is the truth. You might argue that if a torque wrench can handle tightening bolts to 250 ft-lbs, it should be able to reliably ...

To ensure that a torque wrench is accurate, it’s necessary to check the calibration of the wrench before use. Typically, ...

Follow along as we show you exactly how to use a torque wrench. Let’s torque this place up! A click-type torque wrench next to a beam-type torque wrench Hank O’Hop What Is a Torque Wrench.

There are two ways to measure it: make a wild guess or use a torque wrench. Obviously, the wrench will bring far better end results. But it’s a rather uncommon tool on most gun guys’ work benches.