Feb 7, 2020 · How much (maximum) torque can a normal 150 lbs. man deliver manually with a hand-ratchet wrench (say 8" ratchet arm and a 1/2" socket) assuming no rust-resistance, direct/easy …

12 "How do I achieve the same torque repeatedly for multiple nuts when using an impact driver?" Short of manually using a torque wrench like woodchips recommends, you don't. The point of an impact …

Jan 23, 2017 · 1 When seeking more toque (and bearing in mind the potential to apply "more torque than the screw can take, thus shearing it") a simple ratchet wrench, perhaps with an extension, and …

Feb 26, 2023 · Use an impact to get it on (don't let it hammer more than once, if at all), use a ratchet to torque to final condition.

Mar 17, 2019 · This is an example: Before anybody points this out: ratchet mechanisms are "weak". They do not allow one to exert really high torque, and tend to fail if you try to dislodge a really …

Dec 14, 2015 · Assume 100 ft lb on the socket for impact driver and 300 ft lb on the socket for impact wrench, what's appropriate for driving 3" lag screws? Would an impact wrench break the screw? If …

I notice that socket wrenches come in a variety of sizes. For homeowners and DIYers, it's common to see socket wrenches which come in two sizes: a 3/8" drive, 1/4" drive and sometimes 1/2". The 3/8"

Jul 10, 2023 · Once the socket is on, it doesn't really make a difference due to the ratchet. Shortwell vs deepwell - this is the height of the socket. The deep socket is made for long bolts like this. For your …

5 Sometimes cutting a new slot for a larger screwdriver in the screw head is all that's needed to get a stuck screw out. A hacksaw, file, or moto-tool with a cutting bit, can all be made to work in some …

Jan 25, 2014 · While you can also use a standard box wrench (a closed loop without the ratchet), in tight places, placing the wrench, advancing it a fraction of a turn, freeing the wrench, resetting it and …