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Old 05-31-2005, 07:59 AM
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Re: Re: Torque conversion 1/2

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Originally Posted by curtis73
Agreed. Using a long socket extension can throw you off by as much as 5% from twist, but I should think a short little adapter should keep you very accurate. I've used them with no ill effects *knock on wood*
I'm not sure why you would say a long extension would affect the torque reading??? Although the extension is twisting, the torque at the wrench end still equals the torque at the socket(applied) end.
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