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Find a weight you can use to calibrate your wrench and multiply this by the wrench’s length to get your appropriate setting. To calibrate a torque wrench, start by measuring the distance from the square drive to the handle to the nearest inch. If your wrench is a different size or you’re using different weights, your figures will be different. Be sure to use the correct distance and weight figures.For this example, 40 foot-pounds is equal to 54.2 Newton meters.

To convert foot-pounds to Newton meters, multiply by 1.35582.

Then, multiply the number of Newtons by the length in meters: 88.94949 Newtons x 0.6096 meters = 54.2 Newton meters. To do this, multiply the number of kilograms by 9.807.

If you're working with metric units, start by converting the weight to Newtons.

That comes out to 480 inch-pounds (24 inches times 20 pounds) which equates to 40 foot-pounds (480 inch-pounds divided by 12). In order to determine the right setting for the torque wrench, multiply the distance you measured in step 2 by the 20 pounds you will be using for your weight. The equation is: handle distance times weight divided by 12. I see that there is an eBay seller with new Pittsburg 1/4", 200 inch-pound wrenches for under $25! Wow.Calculate the appropriate setting for your weight. PS I paid about $65 for my Utica and about $85 for the Snap-On - both were unused. A wrench may be "adjustable" to less than 20% of it maximum torque, but the setting may be less accurate. If you need to torque barrel screws to 100 inch-pounds, the tool may not be accurate below 20 inch-pounds or more, so you might need another tool for torquing rings. For example, the Snap-On QJR117F has a max torque rating of 200 inch-pounds, so it's good from 40 to 200 inch-pounds - not good for torquing both cross bolts and rings. The Snap-On goes to 200 inch-pounds, I think, while the Utica goes to 30 inch-pounds.īTW, these types of torque wrenches are usually calibrated from 20% to 100% of their maximum torque ratings. All of these tools are 1/4" drive or hex, so it's easy to attach standard bits and sockets.

#SNAP ON INCH POUND TORQUE WRENCH DRIVER#

The Snap-On is a right-angle click wrench, and the Brownells is a straight driver that is less amenable to torquing cross bolts, so I'm ambivalent about getting rid of the Snap-On. The Uticas are really nice for torquing rings, but you have to reset them to zero to preserve the calibration, which is a small pain in the ass. The Brownell's torque driver could replace both of my tools and I'm thinking about getting one. I've been using a Utica torque screwdriver and a Snap-On torque wrench, both purchased "new" on eBay. This is what Marc uses at Spartan Precision Rifles, I saw him use it last week. torque tool, less expensive but much better quality tool that Seekonk T-handle. For action screws, assuming that you're using 65 inch-lbs., take a look at Borka Tools PTL-065-IP, which is an extremely accurate and durable 65 inch-lbs. If you prefer adjustable torque screwdriver for scope caps screws, get one of the brand names, like CDI, Mountz or above mentioned Snap-On, which is simply a re-branded and slightlly more expensive CDI. To be suitable for scope caps screws, although it should be all right for action and barrel screws in the range from, say, 45 to 145 inch-lbs.

, will not be accurate and "sensative" enough Mechanical torque wrench with such relatively large range, 20 to 150 inch-lbs. If you prefer adjustable torque screwdriver for scope caps screws, get one of the brand names, like CDI, Wiha, Mountz or above mentioned Snap-On, which is simply a re-branded and slightlly more expensive CDI. There is a list of other dealers on so you can also choose the vendor according to your preferences.

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If you're interested, I also recommend you to look at Triad Tactical, as Steve from Triad carries the full line of Borka Tools products, same selection of products as directly from Borka Tools. If you do not need more than 72 inch-lbs., then Borka Tools MG torque driver will cover all your needs. , will not be accurate and "sensitive" enough to be suitable for scope caps screws, although it should be all right for action and barrel screws in the range from, say, 45 to 145 inch-lbs.