Finally got some torque sticks from Harbor Freight. I didn't think they'd be game changing tools but I had hope. I think they're helpful, but won't replace using the torque wrench.
I like to use a torque wrench, set it click it they're done right. If a tire shop uses torque sticks on my car or truck, I loosen the lugs up at home & tighten with a torque wrench.
I torque MOST things with a wrench. I had always been curious how accurate they were and the best case scenario would be to speed up the torque process rather than replace my existing process.
I didn’t read the directions so very well could be. I didn’t hold them running that long and the 80 ft-lb stick still was over 90 ft-lb when I checked with torque wrench.
These very well might me (I assume you're right). With the advanced in batter tools its a shame that the manufacturer has not created a scaled version that does match with electric tools. That being said, if these are made for pnuematics it opens the door for "which pnuematic tool"? Different brands hit harder/faster and with what air supply pressure/flow does the gun need to be supplied with. I'll continue to use the stick that is rated 20 ft-lb lower than my target to help run it in faster then finish torquing with a wrench.
I've done some looking, some manufactures (of torque sticks) say it will work with either. Usually the air impacts use traditional twin/dual "dogs". With electric you typically have less mass, a single "dog", higher beats per minute. Basically the torque stick (extension) absorbs excess torque and springs back, acting like a torsion bar But you can still over power it (that's how they break) or go faster not allowing the spring back effect to happen.@@Jordan.Is.Novice
I bet those impact sockets are cr-v not the best for impacts cr-mo works the best and the quinn set I have barely have any ware like the pittsburgh sets have at home
I like to use a torque wrench, set it click it they're done right. If a tire shop uses torque sticks on my car or truck, I loosen the lugs up at home & tighten with a torque wrench.
I torque MOST things with a wrench. I had always been curious how accurate they were and the best case scenario would be to speed up the torque process rather than replace my existing process.
I was told the way you use the torque sticks are to run them in till they stop turning for about a 1 to 2 seconds
I didn’t read the directions so very well could be. I didn’t hold them running that long and the 80 ft-lb stick still was over 90 ft-lb when I checked with torque wrench.
Torque sticks are meant to be used with air impacts. The harmonics are all off on cordless impacts.
These very well might me (I assume you're right). With the advanced in batter tools its a shame that the manufacturer has not created a scaled version that does match with electric tools.
That being said, if these are made for pnuematics it opens the door for "which pnuematic tool"? Different brands hit harder/faster and with what air supply pressure/flow does the gun need to be supplied with.
I'll continue to use the stick that is rated 20 ft-lb lower than my target to help run it in faster then finish torquing with a wrench.
I've done some looking, some manufactures (of torque sticks) say it will work with either. Usually the air impacts use traditional twin/dual "dogs". With electric you typically have less mass, a single "dog", higher beats per minute.
Basically the torque stick (extension) absorbs excess torque and springs back, acting like a torsion bar But you can still over power it (that's how they break) or go faster not allowing the spring back effect to happen.@@Jordan.Is.Novice
I bet those impact sockets are cr-v not the best for impacts cr-mo works the best and the quinn set I have barely have any ware like the pittsburgh sets have at home
I would say the Pittsburgh set of impact sockets from 2005 prob aren’t the highest quality.