Torque sticks work by twisting during the hammer phase and then springing back between hammer blows Their torque value is calculated based on the diameter and length of the shaft. So torque sticks that are designed to tighten to a higher torque usually have larger diameter shafts or shorter shafts. An impact wrench doesn’t deliver torque like a drill Squeeze the trigger on a drill and you get continual torque. But an air or battery impact delivers pulses of torque. The sticks work because they apply torque to the lug … Read More
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