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Old 10-05-2012, 08:17 AM   #26
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Originally Posted by 8gv View Post
I borrowed my friends 150# torque wrench which I augmented with a 2' pipe.
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Torque wrenches can lose their accuracy if "augmented".
That's putting it mildly, ApS... A friend's wrench? Reason #27 why I don't lend tools. At best it needs to be recalibrated now, worst case it's bent/damaged.

You should NEVER use a torque wrench to disassemble anything. That's what breaker bars and long-handle ratchets are for.
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