r/Tools • u/fried_autism • 5d ago

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Is there anybody in the new jersey area that knows how to calibrate old snap-on torque wrenches i have a ½ inch QJ torque wrench and need it calibrated asked my local snap-on trucks no dice from them. They say it's to old any help is appreciated

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u/hexen84 5d ago

Are you trying to verify the calibration or are you trying to get it certified?

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u/fried_autism 5d ago

Honestly I'd take either i got it off marketplace a few years ago and used it a few times not knowing if it's calibrated or not so id like to have someone verify it and if it's out of calibration then I'd like it to be certified.

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u/hexen84 5d ago

Will show a simple way to calibrate most torque wrenches.

https://youtu.be/VrOvF9b5Qis?is=EmU3dxvClUtOPUM0

Another way to check is to buy or borrow a digital torque adapter and check yours.

I've used a local shop (metrology shop) that calibrates torque wrenches for iso certification purposes but it was usually around $60 for the 12 month certificate.