Welcome to this episode of In the Lab with Jason Benford! In today’s episode, our Lab Boss, Jason, is talking all about torque extensions.
Watch now as Jason performs high-speed rundowns on a 34-inch extension to see how it reacts. He theorizes two possible outcomes. His first theory is that the square drive will snap off, while his second is that the whole unit will twist under the pressure. What do you think will happen? Do you think one of Jason’s theories is right? Keep watching to find out!
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