What does this mean? Help...

[The Stranger:Me]

i got a good 1/2 inch drive torque wrench,but my good socket set is a 3/8.

how safe would it be to use a reducer?

About 70% safe

[Katman]

About 70% safe

Depending on the prevailing humidity.

[AllanB]

i got a good 1/2 inch drive torque wrench,but my good socket set is a 3/8.

how safe would it be to use a reducer?

Interesting as most males want a extender.

Girl-on-girl required a double adaptor.

Seriously I'd say it was safe, as the little bit of extra flex in the adaptor would possibly give a lower reading? Or is it vice versa? Some tech-nut (ha ha tech -nut) will know.

[Badjelly]

...as the little bit of extra flex in the adaptor would possibly give a lower reading? Or is it vice versa? Some tech-nut (ha ha tech -nut) will know.

No difference. The only thing flex in the system might do is absorb any pulses in the torque (like when you hit the end of the torque wrench with a hammer ).

[naphazoline]

all is i know,is that i'm one of those cunts that tends to over tighten things.
so i'm not leaving it to chance

[gunnyrob]

It is safe, so long as it is a plain 1/2 in to 3/4 in adapter and you don't exceed the stated torque. Where people get in the shite is when they put in the spanner type extenders so they effectively make the torque wrench longer.

Ask the guy at the shop for a demo.

[Sparrowhawk]

I usually use my "organic torque wrench". Also known as my arm till the torque reading is "about there". Works pretty well most of the time.

I do got a 1/2" proper torque wrench for head bolts etc. though...

[AllanB]

all is i know,is that i'm one of those cunts that tends to over tighten things.
so i'm not leaving it to chance

Nothing worse than a over tight cunt........

[AlBundy]

Just bought a Teng Tools 1/4" drive, 3-18 ft.lb torque wrench for $90. They are discounted from $160... I also has a calibration hole, so hopefully it'll be a good one...

[Gremlin]

Anyhooway, if you can't/won't buy a talking wrench, then you can just tighten it up by feel.
Tighten it up till summat goes "Ping!"
That's just a wee bit too far, so don't go quite that tight - perhaps a half turn less will do it.

And for gods sake... if it has been a little stiff, and it starts to get easier... STOP

Taken a few bolts to realise when I am taking the head of a bolt, and normally, I still realise to late. At least I get to practise my language

[ManDownUnder]

It is safe, so long as it is a plain 1/2 in to 3/4 in adapter and you don't exceed the stated torque.

What he said. The size of the drive should be able to handle the specified torque. Don't worry about step up and step down converters handling it or not - stay to the specified torque and BOB'll be your favourite Aunt's lover while your Uncle's out of town.

Oh and one comment about tools - you get's what you pays for - I've found that to be especially true of tools. As a rule I stretch to the best I can buy - haven't regretted it once...

[AllanB]

And for gods sake... if it has been a little stiff, and it starts to get easier... STOP

Nah - too easy that one!!!!!!

[SULCO_TOOLS]

i can hook you up with a nice 3/8" Genius Brand wrench for under $300..

[naphazoline]

i can hook you up with a nice 3/8" Genius Brand wrench for under $300..

fooaaarr....nah shes right mate.

i'll borrow one if i have to.after all,i don't use them enough.

[Owl]

Just bought a Teng Tools 1/4" drive, 3-18 ft.lb torque wrench for $90. They are discounted from $160... I also has a calibration hole, so hopefully it'll be a good one...

That's a pretty good deal! I got a couple of King Tony wrenches for less than $200 and they came with calibration certificates. Of course that may mean nothing!