Re: Torque wrenches & extensions.

[lupienj@wal.hp.com (John Lupien)]

> On a theoretical level, the socket extension can act as a torsion bar, 
> reducing the torque getting through to the head of the nut or bolt.

Ummm, I don't think that's too likely. Any torque you apply to one end
of the extension is going to have to be opposed by the equal opposite
torque at the other end. Sure, it twists some (not so as I could tell,
but "theoretically"), but it will transmit all the torque...

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John R. Lupien
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