Torque wrench questions?

[ssentt]

I always stop when I see, feel, and hear the break-over click but I've seen many people give the torque wrench just a smidgen/or small amount more of rotation to the bolt or nut after the click.

1. When you hear and feel the click/break-over do you/yourself immediately stop?

2. Can this extra rotation/torque after the click cause damage to the torque wrench?

I have heard that applying this extra bit of torque past the click can cause the torque wrench to become inaccurate. I would assume applying 50ft-lbs more past the let off would certainly not be good, but what about just a little?

Anyone know for sure?

 

[JJThrasher]

As soon as she clicks stop.

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[CWP1616L]

^^^^ What he said

 

[Charles (in GA)]

As soon as it begins to break over, stop. If you follow thru, you will exceed the torque.

Charles

 

[ssentt]

I know you stop as soon as it breaks over thats how I do it too. I know how to use a torque wrench. I'm saying I've seen many people go just a little past the click/break over.

Does this damage the the torque wrench? Clicker...twin beam?

 

[JJThrasher]

It shouldn't break it, but you shouldn't do it.

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[TwoInch]

it wont mess the wrench up. i have been known to let it click, then give it another degree or two of rotation to let the fastener creep a little more.

 

[garyhgaryh]

I stop as soon as it clicks.

Here's how I do it (go to the 1 minute mark):

Gary