From my last steel job: why I now check every bolt by hand
I was connecting beams on a warehouse roof last week. Our crew used impact wrenches for speed, like everyone does. But I spotted a bolt that looked off, so I tried my manual torque wrench. It clicked way too early, meaning the bolt was barely tight. The impact gun had a worn spring, so it felt right but wasn't. If that section had loaded up, it could have shifted and caused a fall. Now, I test random bolts with a hand wrench throughout the day. Most guys say it's a waste of time, but I've seen the risk. Don't let a tool's feel replace a solid check.