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DIY Frequently Asked Questions / Torque Wrench')">
Designed to permit an operator to determine applied torque on bolts, nuts and other fasteners.
- Torque value (generally measured in foot pounds) is set to a micrometer scale on the handle or preset by an adjusting screw in the handle.
- Typically has square drives to use standard detachable 3/8” and 3/4” sockets.
- Available with audible signal (clicking sound) or visual display.
- Many torque wrenches are available with dual scales for conventional and metric measurements.