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Old 10-03-2006, 05:00 AM   #25 (permalink)
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Beam Torque Wrenches

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Originally Posted by jtanner
Some people also recommend the beam-type wrenches if you don't need to use it in tight spaces. They're inexpensive and never need to be recalibrated.

Jim
Not true, beam types are prone to damage just like any other instrument. The beam properties probably won't change too much althought a lot of materials age harden. If you are serious you need to have any type of torque wrench calibrated from time to time.
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