Torque Wrench

In order to prevent the threads on bolts from being stripped, the tightness (or torque) for every nut is specified in either foot/pounds or inch/pounds. Use a torque wrench to determine this with some accuracy.

Torque wrenches (skaughtto)

  • Keep you from applying too much pressure to small bolts
  • Keep you from applying too little pressure to large bolts
  • Make sure you tighten multiple bolts evenly
  • As with all bolts righty-tighty, lefty-loosey. Clockwise for tight, anti-clockwise for loose.
  • The tightning direction of the wrench is usually adjusted at the end of the wrench, on the outside of the head.
  • Never use a torque wrench to losen a bolt/nut.
  • Always store at minimum setting.
  • Never use them past their highest setting.
  • Try to cycle them at the highest setting 3 times before torqueing a bolt.
  • Never use an extension, unless you are good at math. As you increase or decrease the length of the wrench, the torque increases or decreases.

See also: Tough Bolts