Torque wrench ???

[DavidBarkey]

I know there are some that can relate.
Besides , can't read the number anymore anyways .

[Eugen]

[RoamingGnome]

That's awesome !

Used to use the knuckle method of judging torque - about 15lb/ft per knuckle that turned white as you were pulling on a ratchet/wrench - 3 white knuckles = 45 lb/ft

[thebuildist]

This is hitting me where I live. I'm about to turn 54, and just a day or two ago, I went to pour some water out of a big 2quart measuring cup, and as I did, my wrist hurt. Not writhing in the floor "hurt" but a noticeable, sharp pain.

And my conscious said, "Why is my wrist hurting?" And the other voice in there said, "because you're getting arthritis."

And I was like, "Well, I guess that's how things are for me now..."

***Sigh***

Bob

[JSinMO]

Yup I can relate! I’m a few years behind you Bob and I know the feeling! Doing simple things hurts sometimes now, I didn’t sign up for this! In my case I think a lot of the things I did in my younger days are starting to come back to bite me. Some dumb decisions but mostly hard work. I guess all we can do is limp along the best we can!

[Eugen]

No popping yet here, but various pains. My biggest fear is actually to lose the ability to grip with my hand because of pain. That would make wrenching hard.

[propane1]

Well. I tried to open a bottle of bread and butter pickles, my favourite, and could not open it with my hands. I was always good at opening bottles and jars. People would give me the thing they were trying open so I could do it. I have no pains while doing it, and no slippage in either hand, I just don’t have the strength like I use to. I’m not a big person, old, fat and 5 foot 6”, maybe, but always had good grip, I thought. Not any more, and I said to my self, that not a good sign. Any way. The bottle ended up back in the fridge. Some day my son is here, if I think of it, I’ll get him to open it.

Noel

[DavidBarkey]

In my late 50s now . Worked hard all my life . Did a lot of dumb stuff when younger. I share the same problems as you all . and I keep as set like these in the cupboard just for opening jars. Takes the out of it .

[propane1]

In my late 50s now . Worked hard all my life . Did a lot of dumb stuff when younger. I share the same problems as you all . and I keep as set like these in the cupboard just for opening jars. Takes the out of it .
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Hehe. I’m later than late fifty’s. I was thinking of something Iike that Dave. Are those oil filter wrenches. ?
Princess Auto might have them. I have a gift card for there.

Noel

[DavidBarkey]

In my late 50s now . Worked hard all my life . Did a lot of dumb stuff when younger. I share the same problems as you all . and I keep as set like these in the cupboard just for opening jars. Takes the out of it .
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Hehe. I’m later than late fifty’s. I was thinking of something Iike that Dave. Are those oil filter wrenches. ?
Princess Auto might have them. I have a gift card for there.

Noel

That pic is from PA.