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Originally Posted by Schurkey
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Micrometer-style torque wrenches should be turned to the lowest torque setting on the tool, not to "0".
For example, a 50--250 ft/lb torque wrench would be turned down to 50 ft/lbs when you're done using it, not turned down to "zero".
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Ok. I learned in school to turn it "all the way down". Maybe it was supposed to be lowest setting. That was a really long time ago. Lol! It makes more sense to me to take all of the load off of the spring. Thanks for the info.