Tee Handle torque wrench

[erik a]

While watching an old YouTube video from the 60's of Porsche engines being assembled, I noted what appeared to be a "tee handle" torque wrench being used by numerous workers.
Has anyone ever seen anything like that? Kind of interesting idea, since you push and pull at the same time...

Erik A

 

[todd_fuller]

These are pretty common in the bicycle world. Low torque though.

 

[kukko]

I used this one for may years while assembling VW engines and other components.
Was good to 6mkg (~45 foot pounds)

 

[erik a]

That looks just like the ones in use in the video.
It would be neat to have one, although it would take up a lot of space in the tool chest.