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Old 04-21-2014, 09:06 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by supramkivtt2jz View Post
like all calibrated tools, there is a specific duty range they are most accurate in. according to garagejournal.com's forums, the HF wrenches have a 10% error at their farthest operating values. I might use a 1/2" HF torque wrench, but I would rather use a more accurate wrench for finer work.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=184550
Honestly, you shouldn't be using a tool at the farthest operating ranges anyways. All torque wrenches will have higher derivations towards their upper and lower ranges. That's why you should get multiple torque wrenches that span different torque ranges so that you are always in the middle of the range. With the HF wrenches, they are cheap enough that you can get 3 wrenches to cover all your needs for under $40.
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