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Re: Electronic Torque Wrench

To: Elon <saltfever@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Electronic Torque Wrench
From: drmayf <drmayf@mayfco.com>
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2006 08:05:15 -0800
That looks cool! What is the range it can measure? I can see this thing 
being used as a sensor in the race car, somewhere.


mayf, out in pahrump

Elon wrote:

>List: I just discovered this new electronic torque sensor in the Craftsman
>hand tool catalog. Who hasn't had the situation where a bolt needs torque
>but you can't get the torque-wrench into position. Usually, extenders won't
>work, and off-axis torque will give wrong readings. With this sensor you can
>use you imagination with any combination of ratchets and sockets.
>Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the newer ratcheting-wrenches can be
>used. They should have incorporated a hex as well as the 1/2" drive, so
>either an open-end wrench or 1/2 drive ratchet could be used to apply
>torque.
>
>
>
>Since Sears doesn't manufacture anything, I imagine someone else makes the
>same or similar unit. Precision might be better in another brand. If you
>know of a different brand please let us know. I put a pic at "User Other
>Photos" on www.landracing.com <http://www.landracing.com/> .
>
>
>
>The Sears part number is 0944599. Catalog price is $199 but on-line its
>$119.99  www.sears.com/tools.   -Elon




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