Why I still use my old torque wrench even with digital ones around
I got this old beam-style torque wrench from my uncle when I first started learning about plane engines. Back then, you had to watch the scale and listen for the click, which really taught you to pay attention. Now, digital wrenches beep and give you a number right on a screen. But I still grab the old one for jobs on my buddy's vintage Cessna, because it just feels right in my hands. Last month, I was showing a new guy how to use it, and we messed up a bolt because he leaned on it too hard. That mistake made me remember how much skill it took to get it perfect before all the tech. It’s like holding a piece of history, and it keeps me connected to the way things used to be done. Do any of you have old tools you just can't part with?