Forum Members Suggest Proper Torquing Tips & Techniques
05-11-2018, 11:15 PM
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Forum Members Suggest Proper Torquing Tips & Techniques
Forum Members Suggest Proper Torquing Tips & Techniques
Ensure you are accurately tightening fasteners to the manufacturer's precise torque specifications with these tips and techniques.
By Joseph Coelho - May 11, 2018
Ensure you are accurately tightening fasteners to the manufacturer's precise torque specifications with these tips and techniques.
By Joseph Coelho - May 11, 2018
05-12-2018, 07:21 AM
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Thanks for an informative article. 
05-12-2018, 01:05 PM
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Not bad, one of the better curated content articles I've seen. You forgot to mention a very VERY important thing.
NEVER use your torque wrench to break or remove fasteners. May seem like common sense but I've seen it done over and over by people (not with my tools thankfully).
NEVER use your torque wrench to break or remove fasteners. May seem like common sense but I've seen it done over and over by people (not with my tools thankfully).
05-13-2018, 07:19 AM
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Improper torque wrench usage
Excellent point Fastbird and it is touched on lightly in the slideshow but it bears stating clearly.
A TR is NOT a general purpose long ratchet.
A TR is NOT a general purpose long ratchet.
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05-13-2018, 10:42 PM
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Always remember when done to wind it back to Zero.
And never lend it out....for a friend offer to go over and do it for him.
Many learn the above the hard way.!
And never lend it out....for a friend offer to go over and do it for him.
Many learn the above the hard way.!
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05-17-2018, 07:13 PM
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Here is a little more in depth discussion about how lubricant affects your pre-load with some experimental evidence:
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