Originally Posted by FantaEin
Whoa - torque wrenches arent for loosening bolts last time I checked. Can you say "Precision instrument?" The handles are long so you can apply a lot of torque without a lot of effort (check out howstuffworks.com for info on tht kind of stuff).
If it is used to tighten bolts, shouldn't it also be able to loosen bolts? Also beam type torque wrenches are pretty simple, rugged and reliable. Maybe you shouldn't use one that has a dial on it or one that *clicks* at a certain torque setting as they are more delicate but I don't see any reason why a beam-type torque wrench cannot be as a substitute for a breaker bar?
I could be wrong but that's what I think.