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Why is the CL torque wrench so much $$ - Now I know

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Old 10-14-2020, 08:56 PM
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So we are competing with the US Military - USS Gerald Ford Prop being torqued with what looks like a Precision Torque Wrench!
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That's shipyard grade. The govt would have an aerospace grade platinum plated Snap On lol.
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They used the German Stahlwille on the Space Shuttle...
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https://shop.snapon.com/product/US-T...-lb)/QD5R1000A
it’s this one vs the PI tool
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Originally Posted by achenator
That's shipyard grade. The govt would have an aerospace grade platinum plated Snap On lol.
Precision makes the same wrench branded snap on.
Old 10-15-2020, 07:00 PM
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Wonder how much torque that takes compared to the 400-450 for CL's.



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