Orbit - Centerlock tool
08-15-2012, 08:58 PM
#91
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I use a breaker bar and torque wrench, and change my CLs per spec, meaning I torque them once, back off, torque again. I am so tempted to buy another CL nut tool because switching between breaker bar and torque wrench drives me crazy. It wouldn't help to use only the torque wrench, cause I'd still have to remove the handle, grab some other extension....and that would take as long or longer than switching the CL tool between the two.
With the shorter leverage on the "loosening" part you really get a good sense of whether the nut's holding its torque. It usually requires quite a bit of strength IMHO.
08-15-2012, 09:00 PM
#92
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Cause I don't know how to safely use my torque wrench as a breaker bar, although I know people do it. Wrench instructions said DO NOT USE AS BREAKER BAR or something as emphatic as that, so I don't.
When using the wrench to break the nuts you still need to remove the handle, right? And grab some pipe or other bit of extension, right? All that seems as time consuming/bothersome as switching the nut tool btwn the breaker bar/torque wrench. Yes no? Am I missing something?
When using the wrench to break the nuts you still need to remove the handle, right? And grab some pipe or other bit of extension, right? All that seems as time consuming/bothersome as switching the nut tool btwn the breaker bar/torque wrench. Yes no? Am I missing something?
08-15-2012, 09:04 PM
#93
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I've been tempted to do the same, but am deterred by extra wrench head, CL socket and breaker bar to have to carry around. For me it's just reversing the "polarity" on the wrench head, push down on the non-torque sensitive part of the torque wrench, then reverse again to tighten.
With the shorter leverage on the "loosening" part you really get a good sense of whether the nut's holding its torque. It usually requires quite a bit of strength IMHO.
With the shorter leverage on the "loosening" part you really get a good sense of whether the nut's holding its torque. It usually requires quite a bit of strength IMHO.
08-17-2012, 10:08 PM
#94
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Cause I don't know how to safely use my torque wrench as a breaker bar, although I know people do it. Wrench instructions said DO NOT USE AS BREAKER BAR or something as emphatic as that, so I don't.
When using the wrench to break the nuts you still need to remove the handle, right? And grab some pipe or other bit of extension, right? All that seems as time consuming/bothersome as switching the nut tool btwn the breaker bar/torque wrench. Yes no? Am I missing something?
When using the wrench to break the nuts you still need to remove the handle, right? And grab some pipe or other bit of extension, right? All that seems as time consuming/bothersome as switching the nut tool btwn the breaker bar/torque wrench. Yes no? Am I missing something?
I should check calibration on my old wrench to see if it is somewhat accurate. Any one know where to send it to for testing?
08-17-2012, 10:23 PM
#96
Cause I don't know how to safely use my torque wrench as a breaker bar, although I know people do it. Wrench instructions said DO NOT USE AS BREAKER BAR or something as emphatic as that, so I don't.
When using the wrench to break the nuts you still need to remove the handle, right? And grab some pipe or other bit of extension, right? All that seems as time consuming/bothersome as switching the nut tool btwn the breaker bar/torque wrench. Yes no? Am I missing something?
When using the wrench to break the nuts you still need to remove the handle, right? And grab some pipe or other bit of extension, right? All that seems as time consuming/bothersome as switching the nut tool btwn the breaker bar/torque wrench. Yes no? Am I missing something?
08-18-2012, 12:00 AM
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08-18-2012, 01:23 AM
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I still don't understand what this tool does. I have changed my wheels twice with no issue. It is annoying swapping the cl device between torque wrench and breaker bar. Other than that no issues. I use a 1/2" extension to adjust the center piece and get spline engagement. What am I missing here?
08-18-2012, 03:12 AM
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^ u are not missing anything. some ppl like 1/2" extension, some ppl like nicely orbit tool, i have both.
it's just like the POS sears tools (if you can call those "tools") versus the drawful of snap on tools i have that i have absolutely zero idea how to use. it's about waht makes you happy. the snap on tools gets me women. that's all that matters. the orbit delrin tool is sort of like a snap on vs craftsman....
whatever makes you happy.
it's just like the POS sears tools (if you can call those "tools") versus the drawful of snap on tools i have that i have absolutely zero idea how to use. it's about waht makes you happy. the snap on tools gets me women. that's all that matters. the orbit delrin tool is sort of like a snap on vs craftsman....
whatever makes you happy.
08-18-2012, 07:19 AM
#100
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^ u are not missing anything. some ppl like 1/2" extension, some ppl like nicely orbit tool, i have both.
it's just like the POS sears tools (if you can call those "tools") versus the drawful of snap on tools i have that i have absolutely zero idea how to use. it's about waht makes you happy. the snap on tools gets me women. that's all that matters. the orbit delrin tool is sort of like a snap on vs craftsman....
whatever makes you happy.
it's just like the POS sears tools (if you can call those "tools") versus the drawful of snap on tools i have that i have absolutely zero idea how to use. it's about waht makes you happy. the snap on tools gets me women. that's all that matters. the orbit delrin tool is sort of like a snap on vs craftsman....
whatever makes you happy.
With orbit tool
08-18-2012, 09:12 AM
#101
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You're not missing anything.....
I use the Precision Tools torque wrench and flip the switch to CCW and turn the wrench bar to CCW to break lose my wheels. The Precision Tools wrench can torque in either CW or CCw direction.
I also use a $2 small 1/2" extension to snap the spring loaded spline back into place.
I use the Precision Tools torque wrench and flip the switch to CCW and turn the wrench bar to CCW to break lose my wheels. The Precision Tools wrench can torque in either CW or CCw direction.
I also use a $2 small 1/2" extension to snap the spring loaded spline back into place.
08-18-2012, 10:14 AM
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^ FL heat, that's it.
or is it Mickey mouse make u ppl smarter.
I also have a very EXPENSIVE and OEM Porsche breaker bar.
mind u it was $$$
first time I used it, BENT.
I'm no sumo wrestler. just 180 lbs little guy who needs to get some FL heat and be like randy n reter (skip the beer part) and play drum like mdrums (I cam make noises, just can't read music).
or is it Mickey mouse make u ppl smarter.
I also have a very EXPENSIVE and OEM Porsche breaker bar.
mind u it was $$$
first time I used it, BENT.
I'm no sumo wrestler. just 180 lbs little guy who needs to get some FL heat and be like randy n reter (skip the beer part) and play drum like mdrums (I cam make noises, just can't read music).
08-18-2012, 03:07 PM
#103
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^ FL heat, that's it.
or is it Mickey mouse make u ppl smarter.
I also have a very EXPENSIVE and OEM Porsche breaker bar.
mind u it was $$$
first time I used it, BENT.
I'm no sumo wrestler. just 180 lbs little guy who needs to get some FL heat and be like randy n reter (skip the beer part) and play drum like mdrums (I cam make noises, just can't read music).
or is it Mickey mouse make u ppl smarter.
I also have a very EXPENSIVE and OEM Porsche breaker bar.
mind u it was $$$
first time I used it, BENT.
I'm no sumo wrestler. just 180 lbs little guy who needs to get some FL heat and be like randy n reter (skip the beer part) and play drum like mdrums (I cam make noises, just can't read music).
Pay too much for houses
Pay too much for gas
Pay too much taxes
Pay too much for car parts
Maybe u move to Florida, I quit my job and get 25% of the money I save u
Win-win
08-18-2012, 03:07 PM
#104
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^ FL heat, that's it.
or is it Mickey mouse make u ppl smarter.
I also have a very EXPENSIVE and OEM Porsche breaker bar.
mind u it was $$$
first time I used it, BENT.
I'm no sumo wrestler. just 180 lbs little guy who needs to get some FL heat and be like randy n reter (skip the beer part) and play drum like mdrums (I cam make noises, just can't read music).
or is it Mickey mouse make u ppl smarter.
I also have a very EXPENSIVE and OEM Porsche breaker bar.
mind u it was $$$
first time I used it, BENT.
I'm no sumo wrestler. just 180 lbs little guy who needs to get some FL heat and be like randy n reter (skip the beer part) and play drum like mdrums (I cam make noises, just can't read music).
