I find that I use 1/4 inch sockets with much greater frequency. However I
have a 1/2" drive torque wrench and an adapter for 1/4". This setup works
fine for me. As far as changing from Nm to Ft-lbs, I don't have that
problem mines already in Ft-lbs. However if I can find my old physics
book I'll dig up the formula for you.
Andy L.
'70 Spit
On Fri, 10 Sep 1999 Carsten.Weber@dbsoft.exactsoftware.com wrote:
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> Hello Spitsters,
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> decided to get a torque wrench. How do I calculate the torques in the
> manual (probably pound-food) to Newtonmeter?
> What range should I get? Or a small one with 1/4" drive and a bigger one
> with 1/2" drive?
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> Thank you, Carsten
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