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California98Civic · 08-02-2014, 02:49 PM

I need a torque wrench that can measure 14ft/lbs. ... I already own a Craftsman torque wrench that measures down to 20ft/lbs ... But it has a dial for selecting measures between 20, 30, 40, and etc... ...can I use the dial to walk it down to 14 from 20? Would it have the same accuracy? (See pic for the setting I'm describing.)

Probably not, I'm guessing. But truly low-range wrenches are hundreds of bucks, it seems, and I lack confidence in my ability to judge by feel.

Thanks.

08-02-2014, 02:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
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