How to read and set a torque wrench (ft-lb and Nm)

Foot-pounds and Newton-meters shown. Find out what torque wrenches and the turn-of-the-nut bolt pre-loading method have in common and what manufacturing deficiency limits this model`s precision to be set using Nm`s.

[@algergonzalez]

Finally! Someone who knows how to explain something clear and simple. Thanks!

[@damian-795]

He is German :-)

[@spamlife9633]

I was just thinking the same thing !

[@spamlife9633]

@@damian-795 that explains why lol

[@bpain9718]

Man! I feel the same way, now I understand it.

[@RichSera2-qm5rl]

The best explanation so far I've found here in youtube. Thanks for your effort.

[@alih8948]

I have been trying to understand how to use my torque wrench for a while now and you explained it very clearly.
Thanks for sharing this great video

[@amandablair5632]

This form of demonstration is one of the best

[@evldvl1]

Great explanation, I'm now able to use a tool I've owned for 6 years, accurately.
Thumbs up!!

[@frac07]

😂😂😂😂

[@ronspraggins9783]

BEST VIDEO ON WEB FOR SETTING TORQUE WRENCH. DON'T WASTE TIME ON ANY OTHERS. GREAT JOB USING HIGH MAGNIFICATION SO EASY TO UNDERSTAND.

[@JohnSmith-xw5qe]

I didn’t have a scooby do about how a Torque wrench worked Untill I saw this very well explained video I THANK YOU SIR!

[@apprenticemath]

Glad it helped!

[@barbaraleighton7324]

Thank you, your an excellent "TEACHER"...71 yrs old and I'm learning about Torgue! I'll die smarter!

[@Txcowboy80]

At least you didn't wait until you were 72

[@barbaraleighton7324]

@@Txcowboy80 I was going to WAIT, then decided I just might not make with my political views!

[@brendonchase9460]

I often have trouble understanding things but you broke it down in a way that was clearly understood. thank you. you are truly a well rounded teacher.

[@CactusforceX]

very good explanation. I usually find this stuff incredibly hard to grasp but unlike most, you spoke in a language I could actually understand. now I know how to properly use my torque wrenchs so thank you very much!

[@robertlane6675]

This is one of the best videos for us visual learning guys. It helps to see the magnified picture.

[@bigbopete2667]

I love youtube and all the people who share their knowledge. Thanks for sharing. I finally learned how to read a torque wrench and I've had one for years. I know i know, dumb and dumber.

[@greenpea9412]

I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Very well explained and I fully understand how to use my wrench. Thank you

[@tinmanrobby]

Thank you. Foot-pounds from Inch-pounds was difficult. With this video I set my ft. -lbs. torque wrench from 43 in.-lbs., which is 3.58 ft.-lbs. to 5, then backed off around 1.5 to 3.6 ft.-lbs.. This video made it easier to see what was hard to make out on the markings on the wrench. My thanks to you Sir.

[@wesleygordoncook432]

Very good instructional video. Exactly what I hoped for and needed to explain clearly with visual and audio. Great job my friend well done and thank you.

[@sunilk1204]

Great explanation. Without your video I would have messed up my bolts torque setting when using Nm. Thanks for the great video.

[@rengesfabris2715]

I needed to figure out how to set my new torque wrench in order to install my Spikes Spider snow chain wheel hubs. This video gives a great presentation on how to set the wrench, which is lacking in most of the other videos on the internet. After watching this video, you will still need to find another tutorial on actually using the wrench. Thanks Apprenticemath!

[@jbyfaith06]

Thank you for blowing up the torque wrench to make it easy to comprehend! Awesome video!

[@johnwagner4559]

The best explanation of reading I've ever seen! Thanks.

[@bunhead8]

yours is easily the best explanation of many video I have watched, thank you!

[@aftershock2222]

I finally bought a click type torque wrench after using the old beam type for the last 35 years. Thank you for your must informative video.

[@Txcowboy80]

You're still teaching in 2020 my good man. Thanks!

[@IAmMilenko]

Much appreciated. The Decimals on the NM side were doing my head in. Thought my Wrench was weak as, but it was just because I was reading it as Decimals not wholes haha.

[@apprenticemath]

Yes, thank for the feedback. It is good practice to double check the conversion math on the handle, good on you.

[@TX08SS]

Thank you so much for taking the time to educate us on this. I really appreciate it.

[@Mindset4Excellence]

Perfect! Just what i was looking for. Wasn't sure which horizontal line to use, but it's the point that intersects the vertical line.

[@MrVideoman44]

I love your video I just bought a torque wrench and did not have a clue how to use it. Thanks to your video I now can use it and set it properly. Great way of explaining it!

[@jamess6401]

Fantastic video, very clear and easy to follow.

[@MrTanker10a]

This is an excellent video on how to scale a torque-wrench. I have enjoyed this review a lot. Now I know what I am specifically looking for in my next torque wrench...

[@juanmondragon779]

thumbs up for this great explanation, finally someone who knows how to teach clearly

[@carolduvall111]

Thank you...that was to the point, visible, and extremely helpful

[@humbleone4227]

You Must have Been a proffessor or still is. Thank you.

[@chris01479]

Thank you for your instruction, I find this video is very useful as it is easy to understand how to use it. You are explaining better than my old tutor. Great video tho!

[@apprenticemath]

chris0147 Thanks for the feedback!

[@johndariano2979]

Great Presentation. I thought I would have to buy a different Torque wrench ntil I watched this presentation. Clear and informative information, Thank you for sharing this information with us,

[@djtangy]

Clear and concise tutorial. Good job!!!!

[@Alzooka520]

Thank you for the detailed explanation and education, I now understand how to use my new torque wrench with your help!

[@sierragrey7910]

Thank you. An excellent instructional video. The best on torque wrench settings on CZcams.

[@apprenticemath]

Teodoro Cervantes-Leon THANKS!

[@drunization]

I just borrowed a torque wrench from an auto parts store to perform proper adjustments for a repair on the car I Am working on. Thank you for your clear explanation. You even described the inside workings where some may find that an unnecessary nuance, but I am of the mind where I like details and need to know how the inside works. I even feel confident about newton meters should I need to . Thank you so very much.

[@apprenticemath]

Thanks for watching.
On my other channel there is more applied knowledge, stuff taken apart. Often with some cruder approach, but definitely getting to the inside of things from wheel hubs to dryers. czcams.com/users/theoverengineer

[@doebelony9943]

First of all thank you I've owned my torque wrench for so many years never knew how to use it. I use it as a regular ratchet wrench but after watching your video I've been torquing everything I can put my hands on. Awesome explanation, keep up the great work once again thank you.

[@apprenticemath]

Glad I could help

[@Pinballpete007]

Thanks a lot ....You explained it very well and cleared up a few issues I had.

[@yakooza2]

Thank you for taking the time to explain how to use my TW correctly. Cheers

[@apprenticemath]

Thanks for watching

[@tracindaloulopez]

Thank you very much for this video! Someone doubted me when I told them how to set the torque for mine, and I never received any intruction previously, so it was great to see I have been doing it right. My service manual comes with the the spec. for both ft. lbs & nm; because of the math necessary for setting to nm on my Craftsman, I sometimes double check that the ft lb side lines up with the spec listed for ft lb as well as what I set it to the suggested nm spec.

[@hayabusa5306]

Thank you for the video! Finally I understand how to use this with Newton Meters!

[@grigogomez1354]

Thank you for sharing !

[@rogesa6]

This was clear and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@philg6613]

Great thanks. Clearest explanation I've seen.

[@evilokc]

thank you for this very clear tutorial on the torque wrench settings.

[@apprenticemath]

Thanks for watching.

[@HusseinRonaldo2090]

I have watched a lot of videos on this topic so that I can be able to use a torque wrench and all have failed except this video! Thank you very much :)

[@apprenticemath]

+Ronaldo De Lima You`re welcome.

[@melittakluger-keller2133]

Thanks a lot, this is the information I needed, greetings from Germany

[@baysidekicksass]

best comprehensive how to video ive seen yet. thank you so much!

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[@naz.tanzeem5982]

A simple no nonsese video man,well done,even for me i am not the brightest person when it comes to numbers,but it did sink in well.Thank you.

[@apprenticemath]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@edn2097]

Thanks for this video. Helped me to understand how to use a torque wrench which is essential to a project Im working on.

[@williamlamadine]

Thank you very much. I finally understand it now. 🎉

[@eddiesammons7670]

Thanks for your thorough explanation.

[@sky-iz9lg]

This video is very helpful and i learned a lot about proper using of torque wrench thank you so much GODBLESS you.

[@scottysimm]

The best video instructions for we beginners-thank you!

[@MrSoulMonk]

Great job explaining the methodology.

[@660magnum]

Felt like I was back in school great video

[@javiersolis7528]

Thank you for your time. Very helpful

[@damian-795]

You told me all I needed to know , excellent , thank you

[@moeketsiRTSHWU5897]

Thanks for the video. Very clear and precise explanatory demonstration of the torque wrench. Now i can use my new wrench which came with a very vague manual.

[@apprenticemath]

You are welcome!

[@kanor8233]

Awesome Details like a Master very Clear Thanks Mr.

[@garywilliams3058]

Your video made it so simple to use .Wish I had teachers like you at school.

[@apprenticemath]

Thanks, mate.

[@raekc4839]

Excellent example. Thank you!

[@alexpark1893]

Great explanation, Thanks for the video

[@4u2242]

Awesome teacher, thank you!

[@limamantapachitas]

good explanation, thanks for the video

[@gchildjr]

Thanks you for this great explanation!

[@lizallewellyn4145]

Excellent video...you actually covered the uneven scale...42, 98, etc...which most other videos on torques didn't and you enlarged the image so we could see clearly what's going on!

[@vincemilton2003]

Oh man thank u every much befor this video i did not understand how the hell to used a torque wrench after this video i now completely understand

[@jamesmullen262]

Ace video helped me loads thanks!

[@lilytran6613]

thanks for showing and explaining on how to use a torque wrench video, I learn a lot from this video, sir. You are the best! Tommy

[@apprenticemath]

Thanks for watching

[@lilytran6613]

Oh tommy is my dad -3- he used my account to comment .... =_=

[@javierferrer4634]

Nice video! Excellent tutorial, thank you for sharing

[@apprenticemath]

You are welcome!

[@karateowl]

Brilliant video, very clearly explained. As the Nm is awkward on this wrench, we could convert the Nm value into ft-lb and set it more accurately.

[@apprenticemath]

Absolutely, that`s what I actually end up with.

[@groundleaf865]

Thank you, this is very helpful.

[@angelfernandez866]

Perfect. Thank you come again.

[@RubenMalanPianoTally]

Thank you sir. Vert helpful and clear.

[@turtleman6281]

Your video helped me out thanks 🙏

[@Kentama]

Great explanation, thank you very much.

[@timetrialist]

Wow thanks so much I finally learned this

[@rafaelbruno9465]

Thank you, excellent video!

[@Patty-oh4xc]

Yayy! I finally get it! Thank-you.

[@Cheater6913]

Thank you very much for this informative video. it's really helped me alot, it's easy to understand how to use a torque wrench.

[@vietnguyen-ln3lb]

good teacher .....easy to understand ....thanks alot

[@winstonsmith6927]

Absolutely excellent!! Thank you!

[@apprenticemath]

thx 4 watching!

[@livingonelife1919]

Great videos! Easy to understand!

[@apprenticemath]

Glad it was helpful!

[@garrysutton3225]

Awesome, well explained

[@larrylembachjr.3712]

Great job explaining

[@jerryc7016]

Great tutorial ! 👍

[@alm507]

Thank you. , Very good detailed video with great real life examples .

[@apprenticemath]

Al M Thanks for watching!

[@eddys.razorxp6445]

Thank you very useful I had no idea now I do. Awesome.

[@joaosperb]

Awesome explanation, thanks!

[@janpetravanleeuwen2674]

Thanks fore these love these explenation.

[@antoniobadalucco6404]

Great video thanks 👍

[@user-ug1ek9pe2b]

verry well explained .thank you verry much

[@yasirjohny]

a bundle of thanks my teacher ..

[@TheRedboy1195]

A huge thanks friend really good video

[@wilsonbaeza4384]

Great video Ive learned a lot thanks!!!

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2 minds are better than one. I will go with this way.

[@omoran04]

Excellent video!!!!

[@suleymanermis1985]

thank you very much for your informing ....This comes useful