I think my torque wrench is broken?

SLO

New member
For those of you with the Tekton torque wrench, do you just hand tighten the lock knob on the bottom or do you use pliers to tighten it? Mine comes loose almost every time I’m using it. Also, while I’m asking, anyone else had issues with the lock knob on the bottom being able to back all the way out and not stopping anymore?


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OverlanderJL

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For those of you with the Tekton torque wrench, do you just hand tighten the lock knob on the bottom or do you use pliers to tighten it? Mine comes loose almost every time I’m using it. Also, while I’m asking, anyone else had issues with the lock knob on the bottom being able to back all the way out and not stopping anymore?


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I don’t think you’re supposed to ever use pliers with a torque wrench. I don’t have an issue with mine. I would guess your hand is twisting the setting knob with is making you believe the lock knock is loosening up.


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SLO

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I would have never thought so if it didn’t come loose every time I use it. Could be user error.
 

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