Can this be calibrated?

[mopowers]

I have an older Craftsman click-style torque wrench (#44441) that needs to be re-calibrated. It's very similar to the one in this ad:

Similar torque wrench

Can you guys tell by looking at it if can be re-calibrated? I've done a lot of searching online, but have failed to find any info on this style torque wrench.

Thanks a lot.

 

[wild cowboy]

any torque wrench can be calibrated - whether it is worth the cost for an old clicker is another story

 

[rsanter]

any torque wrench can be calibrated - whether it is worth the cost for an old clicker is another story

Correct answer

Bob

 

[PBCampbell]

Looks like a Utica. Calibration could be worthwhile but it's not cheap especially if parts are needed.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

What is a range of pricing for calibration?
Thanks,

Richard

 

[PBCampbell]

There used to be a place in Ohio (Team Torque?) that offered sales through Ebay on occaision. I think it was $65 which included return shipping. Best bet would to be find a place local to you though so you could get an idea as to whether it's worthwhile before dropping money.
Costs can usually go past a $100 as these places have an industrial customer base where it's not an option as to caibrate or not.

 

[Buckgnarly]

There used to be a place in Ohio (Team Torque?) that offered sales through Ebay on occaision. I think it was $65 which included return shipping. Best bet would to be find a place local to you though so you could get an idea as to whether it's worthwhile before dropping money.

This.

http://www.teamtorque.com

 

[mailpup]

Here is one example: Last year (2014) I sent one of mine to a place I found on the web. They charged about $48 plus my cost of shipping it to them. Return shipping was free. Their charge depends on the type and size of the torque wrench but yours would fall into the $48 category. Mine was a Mac Tool brand but they service most brands including Craftsman. They include a testing data sheet for your wrench and they certify their results.

Edit: A couple of guys posted while I was composing mine. Team Torque was the place I sent mine to.

 

[mopowers]

Thanks for the input guys. I found a local shop that only charges $38. I just would hate to take my old craftsman to them and have them charge me $38 to tell me it's not adjustable. I can't really tell by looking at it how to disassemble it in order to make adjustments...

 

[wayne55]

There are some Youtube videos on disassembly and calibration. If you are not working for NASA, this may do the trick.

 

[1950mercury]

Buy a harbor freight digital torque adapter to see how accurate it is. For 30 bucks plus 25% off

 

[Charles (in GA)]

Thanks for the input guys. I found a local shop that only charges $38. I just would hate to take my old craftsman to them and have them charge me $38 to tell me it's not adjustable. I can't really tell by looking at it how to disassemble it in order to make adjustments...

They should be able to tell you up front if they can make adjustments or not.

Charles

 

[ishiboo]

Take it there and ask them.

I met a guy who works at our local metrology lab and he gave me a wealth of knowledge regarding torque wrenches and their calibration. The main thing I took away was that older, high-quality torque wrenches are a better investment than a new one... they usually don't "wear out" with normal use or from sitting.

The other is I believe the majority of calibration is tweaking a spring. I think. It was at a bar and it was after my first 52oz old fashion...

It's a different story if stuff is broke and parts are needed.