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Would that make the wrench obviously out of spec? BTW, the HF wrenches came with a calibration certificate, a table of torque values, with a signature! Says NIST traceable with a serial #.

Earthquake 1/2" impact Tools and Sockets, pass With coupons I got the 1/2 inch gun and SAE/Metric sockets for 115+tx out the door. I'm not a pro but I've taken apart 3 suspensions already with the 8 gal compressor, and the bolts were rusted on. Impact...

Thanks! This is great info and may help others too. Being that I did set it once to under the minimum setting, I will have it rechecked or maybe even exchange it. I did remember reading(wrongly) somewhere that they should be set to zero.

I love this board and I'm proud that I am a member now! I'm a very serious DIYer/Mechanic wannabe. Anyway, I bought some cheap torque wrenches at HF (I know, I know!) but I know someone who can check them and calibrate them when necessary. I bought two 1/4s and 3/8s for $15 and $12 each and...