Re: Torque Wrenches
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cox380</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the Fat wrench. I've never used the Borka but it seems very cumbersome the way it snaps like that even though many swear by it. I guess being a mechanic I'm use to conventional torque wrenches/drivers that don't want to jump out of your hands when you use it. Also the fat wrench can be used with one hand so you can use your other hand to hold the gun. IDK makes sense to me. I can't understand why you prefer a handle that snaps over or collapses over one that just simply clicks?? I guess the Borka could be better for in the field because of its size but If I were only going to only have one I'd keep the Fat wrench I have now. </div></div>
Sorry, got to jump in and present a couple of points related to the post quoted above.
You admitted that you never used Borka, so I'm not sure what you mean saying "jumps out of your hand". Such observation is expected to be based on some sort of practical experience with the tool, rather than pure speculation.
Also, the prefered (and recommeded by the user guide) method of operation for Borka tool is to use ONE hand only. Naturally, the other hand becomes available to hold the weapon.
MG driver belongs to the established class of torque tools known as "break-over" wrenches, which are pre-set torque tools and typically assigned for use in certain highly precise torquing procedures. As a mechanic, you probably know about the advantages of pre-set torque tools over the adjustable type torque tools.
The design philosophy behind Borka MG torque driver is pretty much the same one as for "multi tool" - to provide function in the smallest and lightest package possible. Sometimes, multi tools are not the most ergonomic to use, but they work reasonably well within the range of purposes they were designed for, and are easy to carry around. For people who need torque tools in the field and carry other essential stuff on their backs, like food, water or ammo, having 15-72 inch-lbs. range torque driver with 12 pre-set most commonly used torque settings is likely to be an advantage. When used in accordance with instructions, Borka torque driver, which is just slightly bigger than the ink marker and weights under 4 ounces assembled, can deliver very consistent and reasonably accurate torque output at every torque setting, high, medium and low. As a mechanic, you know that adjustable type torque tools do have a tendency to show somewhat larger output torque deviation at low and high torque settings relative to the middle of the available adjustment range.
For adjustable torque tools, and Wheeler FAT is a good example, torque output consistency, which is known to be critical to keep long range weapon, particularly scoped one, zeroed after assembly/disassembly, is greatly dependent upon the ability of adjustable torque tool user to work with adjustment scale, and can be affected by both the physical size of the scale and the resolution of the scale markings. Borka torque tool does not have these potential issues by design.
Your preference for FAT adjustable torque screwdriver is understood and respected, but your comparison of Borka to FAT does not take into consideration the intended purpose and principle design differences between both tools. It would be, I believe, more logical to compare Borka MG driver and Seekonk T-handle, both being pre-set type tools, although Seekonk offers only a single torque setting while Borka MG driver provides twelve of them for the same price as Seekonk, and at 1/3 of the T-handle weight. Borka is also considerably more compact than Seekonk.
Here is the detailed video by Eric B. (AtOne on SH), which shows how to use Borka:
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