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Zaid
Zaid
15:34
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Q: What is the maximum torque a 1/2 drive can withstand?

x0aI just broke two 3/8 in. extensions trying to crack an underdrive pulley loose (specs say the pulley is at 130 ft/lbs, but feels much higher than that). This begs the question: are there standard tolerances for tools of a given thickness (a maximum amount of torque for 1/2 in and 3/8 in tools)? ...

tools torque
Would love to get some action on this question from the mechanical folks
 
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Air
Air
19:03
@Zaid Accepted answer seems decent. There are really a lot of assumptions you have to make to do that calc, not sure you'll get anything better.
Material of the wrench, geometry of the handle, for example.
Zaid
Zaid
19:26
@Air It's low-hanging fruit for those who want to exercise their structural mechanics-fu
 
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Air
Air
21:57
@ChrisMueller Please request migration in a custom flag rather than in a comment, to avoid the OP immediately cross-posting the question.

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