How the hell do I use this torque wrench?

[kart_goes_brrr]

So I bought this torque wrench and I haven't figured out how to use it, can somebody help? I tried calculating and following the number on the part that spins but whenever I reach the desired amount it ends up showing way higher than that number on the wrench. I tried my best at explaining bc my English isn't that good please help, thanks

 

[Hellion]

What is your native tongue, brother? I forgot. Those old fashioned analog torque wrenches are a bit tricky to use. I refresh my brain and read the instructions each time I use mine!

 

[kart_goes_brrr]

What is your native tongue, brother? I forgot. Those old fashioned analog torque wrenches are a bit tricky to use. I refresh my brain and read the instructions each time I use mine!

So I'm Tunisian, and the bad thing is, there were no instructions that came with it sooo...

 

[Hellion]

How to Use a Torque Wrench: Settings, Maintenance, & More

Secure nuts and bolts without over-tightening using this simple tool Are you worried about damaging nuts and bolts when you're tightening them? Rather than guessing when to stop tightening, a torque wrench is the perfect tool for the job....

www.wikihow.com

 

[kart_goes_brrr]

How to Use a Torque Wrench: Settings, Maintenance, & More

Secure nuts and bolts without over-tightening using this simple tool Are you worried about damaging nuts and bolts when you're tightening them? Rather than guessing when to stop tightening, a torque wrench is the perfect tool for the job....

www.wikihow.com

THANK YOU, now I understood, thanks hellion! You're a legend!

 

[Denny]

Hellion = “A legend in his own mind!”

 

[Hellion]

Hellion = “A legend in his own mind!”

I have no such conceit, dear Uncle. I’m a legend in YOUR mind!

 

[panchothedog]

Hey Hellion, nice article on how to use a torque wrench. So very basic it almost reminded me of the 1950's 1st grade readers. Jane, look, see Dick run. Or something like that. Basic enough to be understood by anybody. Super helpful for
kart goes burr.

 

[kart_goes_brrr]

You're calling me a 1st grade reader!?

 

[Hellion]

Gentlemen, don’t forget to return your torque wrench to ‘zero’ (Method 3 in the article) when you are finished using it. It is a precision instrument.

You're calling me a 1st grade reader!?

He didn’t call you that, but Denny will (if you give him a chance)

 

[Hellion]

Hey Hellion, nice article on how to use a torque wrench. So very basic it almost reminded me of the 1950's 1st grade readers. Jane, look, see Dick run. Or something like that. Basic enough to be understood by anybody. Super helpful for
kart goes burr.

Thanks. It sure beats the instructions (printed in 9 point type) on the little slip of paper that comes in the box of most mid-grade torque wrenches. I think some manufacturers assume that you are a skilled mechanic if you buy a torque wrench so you don’t need instructions.

 

[kart_goes_brrr]

Thanks. It sure beats the instructions (printed in 9 point type) on the little slip of paper that comes in the box of most mid-grade torque wrenches. I think some manufacturers assume that you are a skilled mechanic if you buy a torque wrench so you don’t need instructions.

Yooo the manufacturers called me a skilled mechanic!

 

[panchothedog]

You're calling me a 1st grade reader!?

No. I was just so amazed and surprised at how basic, yet complete and understandable it was. Too many things today over complicate their instructions. Trying to make the tech writer appear smart, rather than instruct the consumer.
Or in many cases it's written in China, by someone who ALMOST understands English.

 

[kart_goes_brrr]

No. I was just so amazed and surprised at how basic, yet complete and understandable it was. Too many things today over complicate their instructions. Trying to make the tech writer appear smart, rather than instruct the consumer.
Or in many cases it's written in China, by someone who ALMOST understands English.

Yeah to be honest I understood it almost immediately, which was strange since I spend like 10 mins reading instructions back and forth just to NOT understand in the end it was very helpful

 

[Hellion]

How to Use a Torque Wrench: Settings, Maintenance, & More

Secure nuts and bolts without over-tightening using this simple tool Are you worried about damaging nuts and bolts when you're tightening them? Rather than guessing when to stop tightening, a torque wrench is the perfect tool for the job....

www.wikihow.com

I think these instructions generally work with most of the click-type torque wrenches with the twist handle and the locking knob on the end, but seeing as how the internet is less accurate than 10 years prior I couldn't find anything definitive about storing the wrench and zeroing it out.

The WikiHow articles states: Dial the wrench back to 0 before you put it away. After you finish tightening the nuts or bolts, turn both dial settings on the handle back to 0 (or the lowest marking on your wrench). Leaving the dial turned to a torque setting higher than 0 can throw off the wrench’s calibration over time and cause it to be inaccurate

Most of the instructions I found, including the printed leaflet included in mine, say, "when wrench is not in use, adjust to lowest torque setting. Do not turn handle below lowest torque setting"

Are they saying to leave the lock knob loose on the lowest torque setting or tighten it down? I thought you were just relaxing it sort of like untyting your shoelaces or like a belt is loose when you're not wearing it. What do you all do?

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Have you ever taken one apart? Its just a spring loaded ball detent. More twists on the handle add spring preload and make it harder to unseat the ball, The click.

Store them with the spring unloaded.