"tww1491" <twaugh5@cox.net> wrote in
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> "Tegger" <invalid@invalid.inv> wrote in message
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>>
>> My dad was a mechanical engineer. I still have his old beam-type
>> torque wrench.
>>
>>
> Still have mine.. was using it back in the 60s when I bought it at
> Sears.
>
>


Dad's old beam-type is the "DURO" brand, No. 8099½ (no I'm not kidding;
there really is a one-half symbol in there), made by Duro Metal Products of
Chicago. The unit calls itself a "Tension Indicator". Reads up to 100 ft
lbs.

Here it is:
<http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/misc/torque_wrench_comparing_2.jpg>


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