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DIY calibration of beam-type torque-wrench

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Max Welton
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DIY calibration of beam-type torque-wrench	Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 7:11 pm Views: 2580 Rating: Not rated

Torque is just a certain force applied at a certain moment-arm. In this case the force is gravity acting on a bag of water (and the handle of course). 1 ft/lb is 1 pound applied at a distance of 1 foot (perpendicular). Note where the handle pivots. The math can't lie. :D

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