How to use and adjust a torque wrench. These are well worth the money!

[KreatorOfDeath1985]

My wrench only goes from 100-1000

What can i need it down to 50 for my Engine block

[gibsonrocker070]

i have that same ratchet and it will move like that but it doesnt click? is something wrong wrong?

[Johnnysshop]

@gibsonrocker070 Hmm.. Something is could be wrong with it but more importantly does the torque portion of the tool work?

[studley2436]

Thanks for the video. I just got two Norbar Torque wrenches because we use them at work and they are good. The thing I was trying to find out was why Norbar's how to sheet seems to say no counter clockwise use. I think it is saying you can torque a left hand screw but use a knuckle bar to break screws loose.

[Johnnysshop]

@studley2436 Corrrect. They can lose calibration going CC trying to breake a bolt loose. Odd thing is that all of them have clickers to go either way so the temptation is there. You can check the poundage it takes to loosen up a nut that way but technically really shouldn't. I do on these cheaper wrenches though. Oh well..

[rlrsk8r1]

@Johnnysshop I was always under the impression that torque wrenches are reversible so you can tighten left-handed bolts.  You don't use a torque wrench for loosening.

[subcomandante77]

craftsman quality seems to go lower and lower...and their warranty with it...great vid..

[Johnnysshop]

@subcomandante77 I agree. Most of it's made in China now...

[ironballsmcgee83]

the torque wrench i have doesnt wind up iot just has a speedo lookin thing wtf

[Johnnysshop]

@ironballsmcgee83 More than likey just a manual old school style where you have to read the dial. I hear they are more accurate.

[scottiethebody0]

All the torque wrenches i've used were crap. What kind is the ft-lbs never used one in real life that clicked that distinctly 

[Johnnysshop]

@scottiethebody0 That one is actually a HF model

[scottiethebody0]

@Johnnysshop how many did you go through until you got that one, i returned two that were junk and when the third one didn't work i just gave up

[Johnnysshop]

@scottiethebody0 Just that one. I have a 1/4" that is perfect as well. Had the shop check calibration on both and they were dead on. The Craftsman was way off actually. Go figure.

[scottiethebody0]

@Johnnysshop Agreed I am not a huge craftsman fan.... haha, which is funny as 80% of the tools i have (which i inherited) are all Craftsman.

[Johnnysshop]

@scottiethebody0 Haha.. Me too!

[pedrotaverasjr29]

Thanks a lot! I asked so many people on how to use it but no one was as clear as you were. I really appreciate it! Thanks!

[Johnnysshop]

@pedrotaverasjr29 Thanks, I apprecaite ya watching!

[MurlocWrangler]

Thanks for the video, the numbers on the set collar had me puzzled.

[Johnnysshop]

@MurlocWrangler Thanks for watching!

[azrial4421]

Thanks dude, wasnt sure where the numbers were supposed to match up too.

[Johnnysshop]

@azrial4421 Thanks!

[motoxgfmx1]

thank you verry helpfull,

[Johnnysshop]

@motoxgfmx1 Thanks for watching!

[joe27077]

Good video, I didn't really understand my auto tech teacher when he explained "how to adjust a torque wrench" But now I do. =D

[Johnnysshop]

@joe27077 Thanks for watching!

[TrippinGears]

Hey thanks a lot man.

I'm gonna be overhauling the engine on my Camaro, and this is gonna be more than necessary, and I had no idea how to use before this, so thanks again.

[Johnnysshop]

@TrippinGears Glad I could help!

[ZekeComa]

Nice video but metric ftw :)

[Johnnysshop]

@ZekeComa Thanks! LOL..

[NerdForMIT]

i bought myself a set of torgue wrenchs today. well i used it and follow with manufacture torgue specs for what i was working on and instead my throttle body broke and i was 80 inch lbs below the specifications.

[Johnnysshop]

@NerdForMIT What brand of wrench?

[NerdForMIT]

@Johnnysshop same brand your 1/2" one is. lol

[Johnnysshop]

@NerdForMIT Yikes!

[NerdForMIT]

@Johnnysshop Don't be afraid to use your wrench cause mine might have failed. You make some million or so wrenches and I can promise you that at the least one will be defective. Tomorrow I will get to use my 1/2" wrench, going to be replacing the bypass hose on my truck so I have to remove some stuff that will need to be torqued to specs later. Of all things the hose dies and the water pump with 122K miles is perfect condition.

[Volvo7401988]

thanks for this video this helped me very much, it's hard to be dyslexic thank Johnny Shop

[TheMancanich1]

how often do you calibrate them?

[Johnnysshop]

@TheMancanich1 I've taken this one to Sears only once to have it done.

[chickem4o]

very helpful video thanks a lot!

[Johnnysshop]

@chickem4o Thanks for watching!

[jamesoftheww]

I bought a Duralast torque wrench from Autozone because they come with a lifetime warranty, but my new does not click when i use it, is it broke already?

[Johnnysshop]

@jamesoftheww Does it do anything? Have you tried to set it on a really low setting to see if it works?

[throttlehard]

AWESOME VIDEO! The best one I've seen. I give kudos.

[Johnnysshop]

@throttlehard Thanks!

[NoGluv00NoLuv]

should i get a 3/8 or a 1/2 torque wrench? noob question.

[Johnnysshop]

@NoGluv00NoLuv If you are doing mostly automotive get the 3/8 for sure.

[AGreedyTree]

@NoGluv00NoLuv depends on the sockets you have

[Austin07Filfred]

Just a Reminder to users: when you store your torque wrench, adjust the tool to a lower setting to keep your wrench accurate.

[Johnnysshop]

@Austin07Filfred Good tip! Take all the pressure off the tool..

[pyrolowryder]

[Dumb] Question. I have a micrometer torque wrench. Once the torque is set and I tighten a bolt and it clicks, do I set the torque again or can I continue to tighten bolts (that use the same torque spec)?

[Johnnysshop]

@pyrolowryder You can continue

[katie1987xxx]

harbor freight has a lifetime warranty on theirs and its only 25 bucks, works good too

[Johnnysshop]

@katie1987xxx True..

[charmer888]

Nice video. My torque wrench has been sitting and idling in my garage for about 2 years. Is it necessary to calibrate the torque wrench?

[Johnnysshop]

@charmer888 I'm sure the experts will probably say yes, I would agree if you are working on delicate engine parts but for everyday use such as torquing down wheels I personally (again, personally) wouldn't worry about it.

[Dabugeyes]

hey, how do you know what to set the torque at, is it different for different cars, do you find it in the car manual? Thanks.

[robby844]

excellent vid.i use torque wrenches on everything.even on degrees.i put it to the degrees check the book for torque dial up my TW and double check it.the craftsman TW's have a 1 year warranty btw so you need to save the receipt.

[Johnnysshop]

@robby844 Thanks! Yeah, this one is about 15 years old probably.

[robby844]

@Johnnysshop yeah it happened to my dads.well his didnt stop clicking but it was the digitorque and the numbers slid up in the handle and he couldnt see them.when he bought his it had the lifetime warranty but not anymore

[austinaubinoe]

@Johnnysshop The older ones had a lifetime warrantee. You should be able to exchange it for one with a one year warrantee. Some people say the new ones suck, but so far so good with mine.

I almost bought a Harbor Freight, but the I saw the sears one was stamped Made in the USA. If this one breaks ill spend the $300 or so on the Snap On.

[ImDanimal85]

Hate those things never feel like the bolt is tight enough....

[Johnnysshop]

@ImDanimal85 Yeah, I hear ya. You get so much leverage on them. 

[Adeleah]

Nice tutorial. My husband find this very helpful! Nice work!

[Johnnysshop]

@Adeleah Thanks and thanks for watching!

[karenpa54]

I am trying to learn how to use a torque wrench at work, having problems when making it click, coz I'm not strong enough, any way to help with that? and it's with a hand held, not air compressed..thank you.

[Johnnysshop]

@karenpa54 What torque setting is it on?

[preludekid1024]

Wow dude nice tutorial now i know how to use a torque wrench...lol...I had no idea how to use one before this video. Lol. I work on my car alot too.

[Johnnysshop]

@preludekid1024 Glad I could help!

[Zuhaltermann]

thanks for the video, im trying to land a job and the first question they asked me was "have you had experience with torque wrenches?" I said suuuuuuure..... I've worked on my own cars forever but never shelled the money out for a torque wrench. Now I have the basic knowledge, so I can answer with confidence! Thanks man

[Johnnysshop]

@Zuhaltermann Thanks, I appreciate you watching.

[ebiff76nj]

Nice job on the clip. I've never used the Craftsman Microtork type before and got one used on eBay but without the instruction manual. Thanks for posting how to set the adjustment.

[Johnnysshop]

@ebiff76nj Thanks for watching!

[Johnnysshop]

@krj200 They actually have a warranty but any "measuring device" only has a 90 day. Total bull..

[wingerrrrrrrrr]

Just a note, you can't really check the torqued value as you show in the video; once the nut or bolt is torqued, it will require a much higher torque value to get it to move again because it has to overcome static friction.

[wingerrrrrrrrr]

To properly set torque, the bolt should actually be loosened up first, and then reset with the torque wrench so that it moves at least a bit, up to the torque point.

You can see this phenomenon by setting the torque to a lower value at first, and then torquing it to that setting. Then set the torque wrench to the higher value, and try torquing it again. The wrench may click without the nut moving at all, appearing to have been properly torqued, when in fact it's below spec.

[Johnnysshop]

@wingerrrrrrrrr True, these were just some quick examples of how a wrench actually works.

[ELComandoARMADO]

Hey you can take your craftsman to home depot and trade it in for a Husky similar torque wrench. Sort of like a price match.

They include lifetime warranty on them.

[Johnnysshop]

@ELComandoARMADO Really? Where is there some info on that?

[Johnnysshop]

@dodgesst97 You can use an adapter

[Larr4]

Thanks for posting, I was wondering what the numbers on the handle represent. Now I know. You saved me at least 30 bucks. You da man.

[Johnnysshop]

@Larr4 Sweet, glad I could save ya some dough!

[atoxx1]

@Johnnysshop Hey Johnnysshop, when the tool is not in use, are you supposed to store it with tension on it or no tension on it?!!!!!!!1

[Johnnysshop]

@atoxx1 Supposed to have it set at zero but oddly enough all the ones I've purchased from Sears and whatnot were not set at zero.

[atoxx1]

@Johnnysshop Thanx!!!!1

[gift3rs]

How do you calibrate the torque wrench?

[Johnnysshop]

@gift3rs Not sure, I take them to Sears or Snap On usually.

[wafrederick]

You can overtorque a fastner and can not catch it right away.Most newer torque wrenches have a light system and I know Matco is one that has it.If a red light flashes,overtorqued the fastner and green is good

[Johnnysshop]

@wafrederick True, gotta be careful. I'm sure that one was pretty pricey..

[EVILWS666]

Thanks man!

[Johnnysshop]

@EVILWS666 You're welcome!

[Pana69sonic]

Craftsman? Sears is not a tool shop. Im not much better I guess, I bought mine for $60 clams on sale at Canadian Tire. WITH a lifetime warranty, checked the accuracy against a several hundred dollar snap on t-wrench and its good.

Anyone else notice how you rarely see anyone torqueing nuts or even mentioning it on most do it yourself vids? like davidsfarm? It worries me, I wouldnt rotate my tires without first owning one, if theres one place you want to do the job right its your vehicle.

[Johnnysshop]

Sears is the only place around here unless you want to mail order Mac, Snap-on, etc... Yeah, no one on here ever seems to use a torque wrench. I'm no mechanic by trade but I know enough to use one :)

[GarrettJDB]

craftsman on they're torque wrenches only have a 2 year waranty i'm still going to buy one at sears they are 79.00 i'm going to get it this winter because they'll probably be on sale

[Johnnysshop]

79.00 is a bargain! They had all of their Gearwrenches on sale last week for 50% off.

[jekyll1776]

Very nice, Ive got me a Snap-On torque wrench. I still havent used it hah. Thats only because my impact gun has a built in torque wrench ;).

[Johnnysshop]

That sounds like a Sweet ass impact gun!

[jekyll1776]

Yes sir, 250ft lbs all day long ;-).

[Johnnysshop]

Sweet!

[jaab93]

poooooooooooooooooooo

[sbab83]

I got a cheap $20 inch pound one from an auto parts store, but a relative of mine 'borrowed' it from me and used it as a hammer. It still seems to work, but I can't trust it's accurate anymore.

I got a foot pound one from Home Depot. It cost like $75, So I keep that one locked up!

[Johnnysshop]

LOL.. Yeah, I let my Dad use the inch pound one at his house and he used it as a darn pry bar! He figured since it was Craftsman it would be covered. Not the case...