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I realize I'm being a bit over protective and anal here (just purchased a new PM lathe and mill), but I'm interested in some general guidance on torque specs for column mounting bolts, work holding clamps, etc - anything related to taking apart and operating a mill/lathe.
I work in construction and I know when im about to strip a bolt but i don't know how much I need to wrench down and on what with these machines.
Has anyone ever documented a general guide? I don't have lb-ft intuition, is there a good torque wrench that could be recommended for the new owner of a PM-727 and PM-1130?
I swear I'm not OCD, but it will break my heart of I unnecessary strip cast iron threads or throw a part because I was too afraid to over tighten the some clamp.
I work in construction and I know when im about to strip a bolt but i don't know how much I need to wrench down and on what with these machines.
Has anyone ever documented a general guide? I don't have lb-ft intuition, is there a good torque wrench that could be recommended for the new owner of a PM-727 and PM-1130?
I swear I'm not OCD, but it will break my heart of I unnecessary strip cast iron threads or throw a part because I was too afraid to over tighten the some clamp.