torque wrenches

[John Ross]

Hi Brian,
Tuning tips are available that fit a 3/8" drive for under $20.
They are in the piano supply catalogues.
I am surprised that the suppliers don't have an " lb torque wrench, in their
catalogues.
Schaff, used to have one that went up to 120" lbs with a 1/4" drive.
I would prefer a 3/8" drive. And maybe  a range that was a bit higher.
Regards,
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada.

----- Original Message -----
From: Brian Trout <btrout@desupernet.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 5:46 PM
Subject: Re: torque wrenches


> Hi Les,
>
> A thought came to mind.  I don't know if it would be relevant or not.
>
> I've often seen torque wrenches in the auto parts stores for not a whole
lot
> of money, a few I think were under $30.  These would probably be set up to
> read in foot pounds, but I don't know if some would have inch pound
markings
> as well??  Also, they wouldn't be set up with a tuning tip on the end but
> rather a 3/8" or 1/2" drive like would be on common socket sets.
>
> Might be worth checking into.  If it would work, it might beat sending $80
> or so to Apsco for one of those little 'Mickey Mouse' doohickeys they call
a
> torque wrench (that doesn't go high enough to measure Baldwin's anyway).
>
> (Here's something amazing... the word "doohickeys" was actually in my
spell
> checker!! ) <g>
>
> FWIW
>
> Brian Trout
> Quarryville, PA
> btrout@desupernet.net
>
>