Old Beam Torque Wrench VS New Tools! WINNER WILL SHOCK YOU!

[@TinkerersAdventure]

Wow super interesting test! Now the more I think about this, the more it makes sense. The elastic modulus of the steel beam can’t really change overtime. Even work hardening, or tempering doesn’t change the modulus. Those only change the yield point but since we are using the elastic region, that is irrelevant. Meanwhile, many variables can affect the click torque overtime. I’m getting myself some beam style torque wrenches RN!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I ordered 2! One 3/8” drive that does 0-50 and a longer 1/2” that goes to 150 ft-lb. Glad you enjoyed it Kai! I was not expecting it to do so well.

[@NilesProductions]

This was a super cool and informative video. The fact that you picked up the torque tester tool to make this video is pretty wild. I really enjoyed this 🎉

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks buddy!

[@reneeschut4574]

Old school tool #SurprizedMe. Harbor freight tool was another surprise! Thanks Jason, I also 5:23 appreciate the graphics of internal workings on the newer tools!

[@bussin_buses]

I use so many old tools, and they work great.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yeah I was genuinely shocked. I had the old Indestro in the shop mostly for nostalgia/decoration. And now it's going to work. 🙂

[@jamesanderson4014]

Used an inch pound beam style torque wrench on 24 cam bearing caps. I always make sure that beam indicator is at 0°. Maybe just me I try to make sure my torque tools are same temp as the fastener I am applying torque Excellent video.

[@Xraypup]

Amazing! I've always had the thought in the back of my mind saying, "I hope my torque wrench is correct." Now I am really wondering! It goes to show that they don't make things like they used to. Very cool video!

[@Xraypup]

I just ordered an Indestro torque wrench from ebay. Lol!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

@@Xraypup🙌

[@BisonMan-im4zx]

Very interesting. I would like to see another video adding extensions to the torque wrench to see if that makes a change.

[@charlesloar3210]

Loved this test! I have Craftsman in Ft. Lb's and inch lb. in beam style that are over 40 years old. Also have a Thorson in a case I bought for $5 at an estate sale. They are the best. Also have click style for the tight areas. I have used the beam style on plastic intakes and magnesium/aluminum VW engines for years.

[@billj5645]

When I started as a professional mechanic we used the beam torque wrenches. They work perfectly well when used correctly but they are a bit harder to use. You have to push on exactly the right spot on the handle and the ones I've seen have a pivot right there to help you. If you don't let the pivot work then you will be off. The other problem is you have to be able to see the dial while using it. Sometimes you will be in a position where this is difficult such as installing head bolts with the motor in the car. I've even had to have a second person watch the dial while I used it. The beam wrench will always work, it won't wear out, it's not sensitive to temperature, you just have to understand how to use it properly. Since you have the digital adapter you can calibrate your click wrenches yourself. All they do is loosen the screw that holds the handle on and adjust the handle up or down until you get the right torque reading then tighten down the handle. And I agree- they can still be off at the lowest end of the torque range.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Great info, thanks! Yeah I see your points how it’d be harder to use sometimes. I’ll definitely calibrate the Tekton soon.

[@semperliberi]

Great content, as usual!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks for your support buddy!

[@jeffsr8300]

I own a set of Ford wrench's for my 9n I love all 6 of them and yes with a torque wrench and those wrenches you can rebuild anything on it.👍👍

[@018CCHC]

Used a beam style as a DYIer for +20 years. Only switched last year to click style. The beam getting hard to hold and read without glasses on now.

[@cecildoss3157]

Makes a great breaker bar

[@jamescaron6465]

If you had your Tekton torque wrench as long as you have, it probably needs to be recalibrated at this point and it’s a very easy thing to do or have done. I just had my almost 40 year-old Proto recalibrated and it’s just as accurate as ever.

[@meltaylor1374]

I'm surprised by the results of the Icon as well, that takes away the warm and fuzzy feeling from when I bought mine :(

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I wouldn't worry about it. If you're using it between 75-200 ft-lb then it's likely doing the job well. I again only use it when I need the leverage from a wrench that long. Probably the lowest torque I go with it is 85 ft-lb. I was more surprised by the Tekton. It needs to be calibrated ASAP.

[@marcelgaud]

Wow, as a kid, 15 yrs old I've bought a cheap Torque wrench, that old style at Pep Boys, back in '78. I've recently thrown it away,, (about 5 yrs ago), bought myself 3 different (1/4"-3/8"-& a 1/2" China Freight) torque wrench set....... I guess I should've never thrown it away?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Hey man... up till a few weeks ago I kept that old one mostly for decoration. Now I'll be using it regularly. Also... I hope to calibrate that Tekton myself. No one around here offers calibration services.

[@marcelgaud]

@@JasonExplainsThings Yeah, I've seen one of those OLD STYLE, from a buddy of mine who's died a couple of years ago...... I sort of "Laughed",,,,,,,, I think that I'll ask his wife, if I may have it....

[@mutantryeff]

The click torque wrench names ended with 'N' for 'Not accurate'?

[@DidntSay]

Please stop saying something will ‘shock’ me!! Electricity will shock me, that’s it. It may be surprising or interesting or revealing. But not everything is shocking. It’s old. Be better than that. On another note, beam deflection type torque wrenches are, for the most part, the least likely to be out of calibration, so whoever said it is ‘definitely’ out of calibration is an idiot. Definitely is another word that is thrown around way more than it should be. But I promise you that the results of this experiment definitely didn’t shock me. See what I did there? Good Video Jason.

[@benthomassen4351]

They don’t make things like they used to!