How To Use a Crowfoot Wrench with a Torque Wrench

In this video I'll quickly go over how you can use a crowfoot wrench with a click type torque wrench in order to get the correct torque on a fastener.

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[ronijr]

In all honesty I've been a tech for 4 years and never new this. Great job on explaining this. We never stop learning. Well if you have stopped learning you have either left the industry or stop giving a crap.

[brucermarino]

Great presentation! I made my first torque wrench out of a box-crowsfoot wrench, a ruler, and a fishing scale. It worked quite well. Again, thank you!

[monogamousbonobo]

Awesome! I've been a shade tree mechanic for 40 years & did not know this? TY dude!

[akuuab]

Very helpful. I was always doing 90 degree on crowfoot, and from now on I'll be able to do straight angle.

[todd]

Great video. Thanks for posting. Simple and right to the point!

[doutcast]

When using self locking fasteners don’t forget to add drag torque to your required torque to ensure the fastener isn’t under torqued. Also most torque specs are designed with the fasteners lightly lubricated unless specifically stated to be dry.
Good info. 👍

[brandonkisilevich]

For those saying this is wrong, you are actually wrong because the technician in the video did not extend the length of the torque wrench. Applying the torque at 90 degrees like they did will give an accurate torque to the fastener. This a proper way of tightening a hard to reach fastener

[rog]

Great job explaining this for newbies like me. I really appreciate your time and effort in sharing this with us.

[Domigud]

You just explained the concept of torque to me better than any University professor or soyence youtuber

[tetttettamilli]

Excellent tutorial, Sir. This is very useful everyday information.

[thewatchersofthewood]

Wow I really needed this. I have a nice torque wrench and did not want to spend more for the few times I need to tighten some line sets. Saved me big time!!!

[jefferygaldamez]

Thank you for this video! I learned a lot from your demonstration of how to use a torque wrench, and now I'll be able to torque bolts into the spec in tight places.

[ralphbart]

Thanks! I've been wondering how to properly do this.
Now I know :-).

[robertwilson]

This was a truly great video. You showed an old dog a new trick that is very valuable to my retirement income. Thank you for sharing.

[xioux]

Finally an accurate explanation! Now we just need you to explain the use of “extensions” with a torque wrench;) and how they magically reduce static torque!

[jhulin]

Excellent. Answered perfectly the question I was seeking to have answered. Couldn't have asked for more. Thanks for making this!!

[michaelpiecewicz]

Nice job! Old tech once told me to drop 5 to 7% and you’ll be in the ball park. Never had a problem with doing it that way. Seems like math wins again. Thanks

[davidharrell]

This is the first time I've watched this video and now I'm a subscriber. This is really helpful. Thanks

[IsaiahGdLk]

Great video, I remembered this formula came with my torque wrench, years ago. However what i had forgotten was how much of a difference in torque it was! Also i didnt know the 90 degree trick, Thanks!

[giacomopiliego]

First one to like ! I love this guy’s content but never been the first to show it. Well… time zones helped me this time around !