How to use taylormade torque wrench?

[jamo]

Does anyone one have an audio file of the click or a high def youtube video?

Can you snap your fingers?

[Willie Malay]

I guess we can call this thread Safe Torqueing Demonstrated or STD then?

[dhanson]

i had some problems with the TM torque wrench.

[Willie Malay]

Good find. Something like that is covered under warranty and TM is beyond good for making things right.

[glock35ipsc]

Originally Posted by Vinniet

Hi, does anyone know exactly how to use a TM torque wrench? I know you twist, but when do you know if it is tight enough?

Originally Posted by Vinniet

How much force should I need to twist it till it clicks?

The wrench itself will exert 40 in/lb of torque to the fastener.

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

If it feels like you are exerting too much force to make it click, exert a little more force until it clicks.

What? That doesnt make sense

You asked "how will I know when it's tight enough" and "how much force do I use".  The most common statement made by someone who is unfamiliar with the operation of a torque wrench is "it feels like I'm using too much force, and I'm afraid the bolt will break".

So, most will not hear/feel the click and will think that they are using too much force, and are not willing to keep tightening the fastener.  When in reality they just need to turn the wrench until it gives them the physical and audible signal that the proper pre-determined torque spec had been reached.

Listen at about 0:58 -