Bearcat1982
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Recently bought one. I have no issues so far. Just seeing what everyone else is using.
The Wheeler tool works fine - not a precision instrument, but….. better than hamfisting
Information only: I also have a Fat Wrench.....years old....contacted them this year and asked about having it re-calibrated....such service is not available.I use the Fat Wrench. While not the most accurate, it does the job. One should really have any and all torque wrenches calibrated once a year if you want the utmost accuracy.
Most manufacturers are not going to offer calibration services. We used third parties to calibrate equipment while both in the Army and as a civilian.Information only: I also have a Fat Wrench.....years old....contacted them this year and asked about having it re-calibrated....such service is not available.
Amen!a hell of a lot better than hamfisting with no gauge at all.
They make great stuff.I originally bought Wiha
is it adjustable though? what if the scope or rings call for 18 or 20 inch pounds? Is 15 good enough?Wheeler F.A.T STIX as well. Got them on black Friday sale and got a few extra off from TGC.
Only used them to install Pic rail to my Areo M4. Just wanted to have a set.
My set is not adjustable. However for what it's worth, one of the Vortex Nation Podcast episodes, Ryan was talking about wet and dry torque. Dry torque being 18in/lbs and wet torque, 15in/lbs an acceptable amount with the use of blue loctite. Will not stretch threads.is it adjustable though? what if the scope or rings call for 18 or 20 inch pounds? Is 15 good enough?
I actually remember this episode.My set is not adjustable. However for what it's worth, one of the Vortex Nation Podcast episodes, Ryan was talking about wet and dry torque. Dry torque being 18in/lbs and wet torque, 15in/lbs an acceptable amount with the use of blue loctite. Will not stretch threads.
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That's the case with all torque wrenches or set and store at lowest setting. It's to help keep tension off the spring or whatever they use.I've had the Fat Wrench for several yrs. Duno how accurate it is but does the job, and I recall being told to always return to zero when finished to store it.