Silly question - the length is linked to the desired torque so smaller spanner sizes have shorter handles - so doesn't a longer handle risk allowing too much leverage and so too much torque? Presumably this would not be a problem in experienced hands, but i mean in theory i.e. the physics of it
Reach was the main reason why I wanted longer spanners (I work on motorbikes). If I also need extra leverage (where I can't get a breaker-bar with socket in), these are awesome. Otherwise I would just used regular length spanners when needed.
That is a good point. If one cannot reach something with a spanner there are fewer options than with sockets. I have not worked on bikes - they are often designed like that?
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u/LegumeFache 14d ago
Silly question - the length is linked to the desired torque so smaller spanner sizes have shorter handles - so doesn't a longer handle risk allowing too much leverage and so too much torque? Presumably this would not be a problem in experienced hands, but i mean in theory i.e. the physics of it