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mikestock
Explorer
Jul 30, 2015

Myth that socket extensions change torque wrench readings

I have had mechanics and one person who builds competition airplanes swear that torque wrenches are inaccurate when an extension is added. To me, this flies in the face of the Action, Equal and Opposi...
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wnjj
Explorer II
Jul 30, 2015
Walaby wrote:
Universals, yes. Simple extensions, no.

If there is any inaccuracy, it will be minor, and likely within the margin of error of the instrument anyways.


My point was that a long extension can act slightly like a universal if the socket is not squarely on the bolt.

I agree that it's minor.

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