Torque screwdriver

[Toymeister]

Are there many applications for a DIYer for one of these? Such as http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BNAMEEQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[larry_g]

It all depends on what your doing. At work we used a lot of them in electronics assembly, never had a use for one at home.

lg
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[zmotorsports]

I have the Snap-On torque screwdriver and used it a lot back when I was doing a lot of carburetors but not too much now.

Mike.

 

[nanofrog]

I have one for electronics use. Never found a need for it outside of that though.

 

[Steinmetz]

Rifle scopes, optical devices.

 

[PKile]

I have the Snap-On torque screwdriver and used it a lot back when I was doing a lot of carburetors but not too much now.

Mike.

Where would you find the torque specs for a carburetor screw? Never seen any manual that had that level of detail.

 

[Buster21]

Rifle scopes, optical devices.

You beat me to it, I also use mine for mounting scopes.

 

[zmotorsports]

Where would you find the torque specs for a carburetor screw? Never seen any manual that had that level of detail.

In the OE Holley manuals I found them and then wrote them down so they were within easy reach. I read somewhere on the Carters as well but cannot remember where that was. I used the torque screwdriver alot back when rebuilding a few carbs a week.

Probably overkill but I am thorough and **** about torquing fasteners.

Mike.

 

[gte718p]

Also used on a lot of bicycle stuff, derailers, brakes, etc. Probably not important on your average Huffy, but some of the more expensive bikes are super sensitive to torque specs.

A friend of mine races street bikes. The clamps for the brake handles will crush the handle bar if over tightened, but will come loose if under tightened. I think the correct range is +-2 in lbs. Of course that bike costs more than my car so I doubt many people actually have this problem.

 

[Zrexxer]

You beat me to it, I also use mine for mounting scopes.

Yep. Use mine for torquing scope rings.

 

[Davefr]

I can't image this is a common DIY tool. However I use mine all the time. I also like Waters Torque Watches.

 

[Leadberry]

I've used T-handle torque screwdrivers to replace aluminum valve stem nuts on TPMS sensors.

 

[espyking83]

Not for that price. Just use a 1/4" torque wrench and a bit holder.

 

[FMC1959]

I don't have one and not sure if I will get one, but was looking at the PBTools site for other screwdrivers and found these interesting.
http://www.shop.pbtools.us/Torque-Tools_c5.htm

 

[zkling]

for use on scopes and other gun screws.

 

[Steinmetz]

Yep. Use mine for torquing scope rings.

I own one exactly like that.

 

[GirchyGirchy]

Look around on eBay.