This guide will teach you how to use a torque wrench, check its accuracy calibration, and keep it in shipshape with minimal maintenance.

An explanation of how to use a torque wrench, a tool that allows you to tighten fasteners with a specific amount of torque.

Use a good-quality, thicker-diameter extension to reduce any small inaccuracy. Do not use a longer handle on the end of a torque wrench to give yourself more leverage.

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This guide will teach you how to use a torque wrench, check its accuracy calibration, and keep it in shipshape with minimal maintenance.

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