21-03-15, 08:53 AM
Beware the torque wrench. Seriously, it'll give you a false sense of security if you don't have any feel for what is right and what is too tight. Too tight as in 'oh, shit, it's stripped the thread'.
Small fasteners require a light touch. Never use more than a light grip and tighten with fingers, maybe some wrist but never elbow or arm. If you're using a spanner or wrench, hold it close to the working parts, not out at the end where torque effort is magnified.
It's all about feel and mechanical empathy, Grasshopper.
Small fasteners require a light touch. Never use more than a light grip and tighten with fingers, maybe some wrist but never elbow or arm. If you're using a spanner or wrench, hold it close to the working parts, not out at the end where torque effort is magnified.
It's all about feel and mechanical empathy, Grasshopper.