Help with torque wrench?

[churchmouse]

May be able to borrow one from AutoZone.

Have you ever seen the tools they "Lend" out....

[BR8818]

If your only going to use it once borrow from o o o O'Reilly auto parts lol

[Joniki]

This will actually alter the torque setting due to the lever action. There are conversions online.

You are probably going to need an open end torque wrench right?

Get a crowfoot in the appropriate size and use a normal torque wrench.



I am not a gunsmith. YMMV.

35 ft/lbs is "snug but don't lean on it."

[99zhuggerz99]

My grandpa (an old WWII Navy guy) told me all bolts “require a Japanese grunt to make sure there’re German”.

Basically twist until you make a ‘hhizzaccaak’ noise that will ensure that it is ’guetentite’.


—-but in a seriousness, go buy a torque wrench, so many things require this. A click type will be the best, and as others have said back it off to relieve pressure between uses. Or ask a friend or neighbor; someone you know has one.

[chef1231]

Harbor sounds good. I am pretty sure there is one close to my work.

[boogieman]

I recommend getting a click type and not a beam type. To me they are much easier to use and usually more precise.
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[HoughMade]

Drive on down to harbor freight and buy a torque wrench. Cheap and many uses. You'd be surprised at how many fasteners have torque specifications lol

Agreed. I have used a Harbor Freight torque wrench to rebuild 3 engines and have checked it against more expensive models and always been satisfied. If I was using it every day to make a living, I’d spend more money, but for me, it’s just fine, Just remember to upload it after you are done.

[HoughMade]

This will actually alter the torque setting due to the lever action. There are conversions online.

True, but simple math will get you where you need to be.

[Tactically Fat]

A click-style will be what you want... But you can make due with a beam-style in a pinch. Don't have to unload those, either.

I inherited a large beam-style Craftsman from my wife's grandpa years ago, and a few years ago I bought an inexpensive inch/lb beam style. Not ideal - but they work.

[bwframe]

If you just have one gun to do, I'd put out the word in this thread and possibly start another in gunsmithing, asking to borrow the necessary wrenches for the job.