torque screwdrivers- since when?

[adammid]

What's all this talk about torque screwdrivers? Who came up with the idea and is everyone using them now? What's wrong with the good old fashioned wrist? What has brought the idea of torque drivers? Was there a particular reason?

 

[Andy™]

manufacturers instructions say they must be done to a specific torgue. 7671 says manufacturers instructions must be followed

not everyone is using them, i still use the torque sensor built into my wrist

 

[Steve3948]

Well I bought one, tucked it under the seat in my van, I wonder how long it will stay there before its used.

 

[steptoe]

Ive got one, its just that its under the seat of Steve3948's van,

I think Deke's is there too. :|

 

[samson337]

A competent person would always follow the manufactures instructions )

 

[Steve3948]

Would a competent person need to look at instructions how to install a fuseboard.

Maybe that's where I'm going wrong I've not looked at one for over 39 years

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

Would a competent person need to look at instructions how to install a fuseboard.Maybe that's where I'm going wrong I've not looked at one for over 39 years

I looked at some the other day, after i had fitted the board and was throwing all the left over bits away & was checking it wasn't something important .

 

[samson337]

Well get it from under your seat and go back 39 years and torque all them loose screws up

 

[Steve3948]

Well get it from under your seat and go back 39 years and torque all them loose screws up

My screwing was fine in them days, didn't like em loose, tight was nice

 

[steptoe]

Ive got a few loose screws, but I very much doubt any sort of screwdriver could sort them

 

[samson337]

there will never be a replacement for the wrist action.

 

[steptoe]

there will never be a replacement for the wrist action.

have you ever considered getting a girlfriend? :|

 

[adammid]

So are these torque screwdrivers something that has recently come in? I've been off the tools for a couple of years and never used them before. Just wondered if they are something which has recently been brought in?

 

[sprocketflup]

have you ever considered getting a girlfriend? :|

Sex aint as good as the real thing

 

[Terry Tr011]

Andy tm I'm very surprised at you can't believe you don't follow manufacturers instructions torque settings are given for a reason

A component person would know this

 

[OnOff]

Sex aint as good as the real thing

+1 You've been married for many years as well then? :slap

Pretty sure that you only need a torque screwdriver on assessment day......................does look a bit suss though as you take the cellophane off for the first time!

 

[samson337]

have you ever considered getting a girlfriend

Im married. Like i said wrist action all the way:|

 

[steptoe]

have you ever considered getting a girlfriendIm married. Like i said wrist action all the way:|

like I said,

have you ever considered getting a girlfriend? :slap

 

[cadspark]

I think there is too much torque and not enough screwing.

 

[Sharpend]

I think there is too much torque and not enough screwing.

That's because it's apparently good to torque!