The metal gauge for a tool like that is beyond my MIG capabilities
(and possibly my skills)
but I'd think something similar could be made. Maybe even with old used
out of spec VW parts?

But then that metal would be tough to drill through... for starters.

On 5/8/16, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Torque multipliers are readily available tools. Just bring money. For the
> most part 1/2-inch drive, (Standard) tools are meant for work up to 150 ft.
> lbs. There are some 1/2" drive torque wrenches that go up to 250 ft. lbs.
> but it is work to use them at that range with the short handles. For this
> job you really need 3/4" stuff and even then a breaker bar sometimes is not
> enough. Using cheater pipes and stuff is an abuse of tools and carries a
> risk of things breaking with the falling off and stuff flying that goes
> with
> it.
>
> For the individual doing casual work a 2HP compressor with a 20 gallon tank
> will run any tool you need even if briefly. Even a 3/4 impact wrench. If
> you
> have alloy wheels the striker wrench won't work with the wheels on. Having
> a
> set of impact wrenches and a 3/8" drive air wrench (non-impact) will take
> hours off of so many repairs.
>
> Dennis
>

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