rowan2•18d ago

Had to choose between a second set of ratchets or a torque wrench calibrator

I was in a bind last month with my tool budget at the shop. I could either grab another set of standard ratchets for when my main ones are tied up on a big job, or I could get the calibrator since our torque wrenches haven't been tested in over a year. I went with the calibrator after one of the senior guys mentioned he'd seen a torque spec missed on a flap track repair. Caught three wrenches that were off by 5 to 8 foot-pounds, which made the choice worth it. Anyone else had to make a call like this between tools and maintenance gear?

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king.stella18d ago

You went with the calibrator right? I mean that is a no brainer honestly. Having wrenches that are off by that much is a huge safety and quality issue. A second set of ratchets is convenient but a torque wrench that is out of spec can cause a real headache later. I think you made the smart call for sure.

the_jason18d ago

You convinced me @king.stella, now I see the bigger picture.