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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-10-08, 10:51 AM

Replies: 55

Torque wrench - will this be sufficient?

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Posted By Upassdme

You're right. I wasn't saying that anyone should...

You're right. I wasn't saying that anyone should actually calculate in torque loss on anything. The amount lost through 1-3 inches of extension is negligible and even in the most cheaply made tool...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-09-08, 08:49 PM

Replies: 55

Torque wrench - will this be sufficient?

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Posted By Upassdme

I work in vehicle service, and have for 15 years....

I work in vehicle service, and have for 15 years. Over that 15 years, I've accumulated somewhere in the neighborhood of $75,000 in tools. I have enough that I have "work" tools (typically high...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-09-08, 07:51 PM

Replies: 55

Torque wrench - will this be sufficient?

Views: 5,679

Posted By Upassdme

First sentence in the first paragraph on that...

First sentence in the first paragraph on that link:

"The following is the calculation that one would use to determine the actual torque applied when using an extension or crow foot."

It's for...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-09-08, 07:42 PM

Replies: 55

Torque wrench - will this be sufficient?

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Posted By Upassdme

There are alot of torque wrenches that are...

There are alot of torque wrenches that are calibrated in inch pounds that use a 3/8" drive socket. The most commonly owned and manufacturered socket drive size is 3/8". It actually works to your...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-09-08, 07:28 PM

Replies: 55

Torque wrench - will this be sufficient?

Views: 5,679

Posted By Upassdme

Formula for torque loss through an extension or...

Formula for torque loss through an extension or crow's foot (really neat website for mathletes and physics people too if you're interested) : ...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-09-08, 06:46 PM

Replies: 55

Torque wrench - will this be sufficient?

Views: 5,679

Posted By Upassdme

That craftsman beam - type torque wrench will do...

That craftsman beam - type torque wrench will do anyone right for a good long time. You can also get a 3/8" beam or dial type inch pound torque wrench. Not to mention that beam type torque wrenches...

Forum: Introductions

04-09-08, 06:28 PM

Replies: 1

Hello!

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Posted By Upassdme

Hello!

Hi, I'm new here and pretty much to riding. I'm all of 36 years old :)

Recently my wife decided that I needed a new hobby, having always enjoyed riding before when I was younger I popped the...

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