How to set a Torque Wrench!

In this video, I show you what a torque wrench is. why you would use one and how to set it to the correct settings.

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[Zack-pbnk]

The best explanation of how torque and wrenches work. Easy to understand compared to other videos.

[rosiehobhouse]

So clear for a complete novice. Right now to go and use it.. You have given me confidence, Thank you

[nicholasmartin]

Very clear explanation and video work. Didn’t realise you could over tighten with a torque wrench until I saw this. This has given me the confidence I need to do a tricky job on my motorbike where correct torque is crucial.
Thank you. I have subscribed.

[richardhoffmann]

I bought my first torque wrench yesterday so this has been very helpful and informative for when I use it first time tomorrow when changing the spark plugs on my car.

[Frsty]

Clearest explanation I’ve been able to find - thank you!

[galaxy.at.youtube]

It seems to me that you are off by one line when you are explaining, say, 60. The line you are setting at the bottom is actually for 40Nm, the 60 one is one mm above it. The same is when you do the full rotation and instead of 70Nm you land on 50Nm. 20Nm difference is quite a big difference in my opinion.

[omarismith]

Possibly the best explanation on YouTube on how to use a torque wrench.

Unlike videos with half a million views which just state ‘ just turn the bottom and you have your setting, thank for watching ‘ 🙄

This deserves more views. Thanks

[peterbrewer]

Well, I thought I knew all I needed to know about my torque wrench, I’m off to relax my wrench off! Cheers Spicy

[mrjoseph]

Thanks I have understood better now how to use this for my Tangential Flow Filtration process. All the best Mate!

[DrippingMoose]

Thanks for doing this mate, I found it very useful.

[whoamiuk]

Not to muddy the waters, you can also get on the little ones inch-lb as well, As i am old i often use this one but i am getting used to NM now.

[andrewthomas]

Awesome, best explanation Iv seen on how to use a torque wrench. Thanks mate.

[SweeneyTTodd]

Very good, They come in handy, just fitted crash bars to my bike (hopefully won't need them!) but they used some of the engine mounting bolts, so pretty critical to get the right torque
Best regards Shaun

[mahendrasinghyadav]

Cross section of Britool co. Torque wrench assembly parts.

[maycrotch]

Really useful video for the mechanically inept like me. 🙂

[rickconstant]

One point I would like to make about using torque wrenches - your torque will only be accurate if the wrench clicks while the bolt/nut is turning. If it clicks straightaway when you begin to tighten, the breakaway torque needed to overcome the friction and get it moving may have given you a false reading, so you should back it off half a turn and retighten in one continuous movement until it clicks.

Your demonstration with the bolt in the vice raised another important point - stainless steel bolts may look pretty, but they have nowhere near the tensile strength of even standard grade (8.8) steel bolts. They should never be used for critical applications like brake calipers, which usually need a higher than standard grade (12.9), or suspension bolts.

[HippoDrones]

Nice, and awesome you added the what happens when you overtighten bit too! :-)

[rogerthedodger]

Very useful video, fully explained the mystery of the Draper Torque Wrench. Lol @ two camps - those who use wrenches and those whose wheels etc fall off.

[craigo]

Next video up.... How to use a spanner !! Lol. You both are fab, love ya ...

[paulwuk]

Do a vid on how to use a multi metre (electrical) baffles the hell out if me!