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Default Simple question about torque wrenches?

Stupid question, but better safe than sorry....

If I have a 1/2 torque wrench and use a 1/2 inch to 3/8" adapter (all my existing sockets are 3/8"), will the torque limits still be accurate?
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Default Re: Simple question about torque wrenches?

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Stupid question, but better safe than sorry....

If I have a 1/2 torque wrench and use a 1/2 inch to 3/8" adapter (all my existing sockets are 3/8"), will the torque limits still be accurate?
The adaptor won't change the accuracy of the wrench. Just don't take on more than the 3/8' drive socket can take.

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Default Re: Simple question about torque wrenches?

Thanks. Max was 53#, so I didn't think it was too much for the 3/8ths.
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Default Re: Simple question about torque wrenches?

I agree with Larry. I've sheered off one 3/8" adapter doing just that. Bummer.

One thing that will change the torque specs is using long extensions. For instance, a 24" extension will not give you an accurate torque measurement. That may also depend on the quality of the extension.
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Default Re: Simple question about torque wrenches?

As long as you don't extend from the rotational axis of the torque wrench, the settings will be the same. For extensions, this calculator should work:

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