Torque wrench calibration

SON240sx Automotive
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Ok, before you go and advice/preach to me about: buying brand name,
buy new, buy quality, etc., just know that I won this torque wrench on
eBay for $35CDN shipped, so it’s not a big loss to me. And that I didn’t
intend to win, just put in a bid and figured others would bid on it and
raise the price, but it never did. Oh well…

Ok, it’s a 1/2" Torque wrench (ITC Model 18-04350 with case).
Here’s a pic:
http://i15.ebayimg.com/03/i/00/b8/50/73_1.JPG

I e-mailed the seller about whether this tq is calibrated and whatnot so
I’m waiting for his reply.

In the meantime, is there a way to see or test if this tool is calibrated?

Oh, and I’m trying to spend very little on tools like this. Infact I bought
all my mechanics tools from eBay, and saved a bundle while I’m at it.
All craftsman tools…

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at princess auto i got a similar TQ wrench but 3/4" for 18.00 can.
and they had a 1/2 " for 32.00.

i always always goto princess auto first

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I guess it helps that i get an employee discount at Princess Auto. :smiley: Next summer, ill clean out the garage and setup a nice tool set. Or i might buy an engine hoist and use my old tools.

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Right…so can we stay on topic? Any word on how to check this wrench
to see if its calibrated? Besides comparing it to an existing wrench (which
I don’t really have access to at the moment).

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Well i have 4 TQ wrenches so i guess we could TQ my wheels to 90lbs and then see if urs clicks at 90.

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Hrm, yea, will have to try that sometimes. How about we bring em to
the Go-Kart meet (assuming the meet goes through and we get more
people involved - and if I go as well). :smiley:

Any other way?