I think Millhouse was wondering about deflection from the swivel socket's joint 'flexing.'
With conventional U-joint universal swivels, this is a highly valid concern (we know how they bind up and flex). But with an air-tool swivel-socket (a unitized swivel and socket) or using an air-tool swivel and a socket, I'd be more confident, especially since there is a rather wide torque range for this fastener. My perspective is from noticing that my air swivel doesn't flex much at all. Others' opinions might vary.
With conventional U-joint universal swivels, this is a highly valid concern (we know how they bind up and flex). But with an air-tool swivel-socket (a unitized swivel and socket) or using an air-tool swivel and a socket, I'd be more confident, especially since there is a rather wide torque range for this fastener. My perspective is from noticing that my air swivel doesn't flex much at all. Others' opinions might vary.
HISSIN50 said:
Your right inline with my thinking. I really don't have much experience with the heavy duty air too swivel sockets...although they do appear to be a better design. Now...even though they can take some serious torque, I'd still be curious as to the error in reading with a torque wrench.