The term I use is 'beam style'. Essentially it cannot go out of
'calibration' (as long as it was well made originally- does the wrench have
any brand name markings?).
I use my 25 year old Craftsman beam style torque wrench to check my
'clicker' (which can loose calibration if springs stretch or pawls wear). I
put a 5/8" six point socket on each and connect the two sockets with a 2"
long 5/8" nut. (and now I can't think of the name for this type of long
nut...!)
There are places that can calibrate torque wrenches. A machine shop would
likely know where to get it done. I've heard that some Snap-On dealers can
do. I don't know how much they charge however. Probably more than a
Craftsman beam style torque wrench, two sockets and a long nut...
Eric Russell
Mebane, NC
http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim" <tputland@charter.net>
To: "Shop15Talk" <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2011 9:23 AM
Subject: [Shop-talk] torque wrench calilbration
> Last summer, in an antique store, I found a bar style (not sure if this is
> the correct name or not???) torque wrench for $4.50. It is solid and seems
> to work correctly.
>
> I am wondering if and where I might be able to get it checked and
> calibrated.
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