Phono cartridge torque wrench


Hi Guys & Gals

Do any of you use a torque wrench when tightening your cartridge to your tonearm or do you just use a regular screwdriver or Allen key? 

Thank you
Scot
scothurwitz
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-precision-instruments-parts/3-4-drive-torque-wrench-and-breaker-bar-comb...

be sure to get mfr torque settings, especially important on 3d printed arms made by vpi

always make sure to unload the torque setting spring lock before putting it away after use  😆😆😆
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwqvY6ZmUkQ

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Just so you know this is the WRONG way to torque. You NEVER put your hand in the middle of the torque wrench and you pull smoothly. NEVER jerk they way this CLOWN is doing it.. This is worst example of torquing I've EVER seen. Start in the middle and it's a cross pattern from bolt head to bolt head..  moving toward the outside of the torqued piece.. Center out..  I'd show him ONE time.. after that "HIT THE ROAD"

It’s done in 2 or 3 steps. about 100 ft lb of torque per round up to 325-350 FPT. It depends if the block and heads have been machined or not.. This is an 855, 16 bolts per head (If I remember right) Early models were 10 per head and 450-500 fpt.

Try 1600 fpt and 100 or so Bolts with a 8 foot torque multiplier. Spreading track on a trench cutter or big bore machine. A day of "Rowing the Boat" Arnold wished he had a back as broad as mine in my day..
No kidding.. 56" chest. steroids work... :-)

No body else wanted the jobs when they set up in Vegas.. I did the CES show just happen to be there EVERY time.. Go figure.. LOL 1600 fpt or 16 ipt there is still a proper way of TORQUING..

Regards
i’m glad I have a 50s British roadster

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Me too, I’m glad you have it, NOT ME. Did they EVER have a decent gear (GRIND) box?

Rolls Royce, whole different story.. Chauffer please! Farm Girl works for me..

My back hurts thinking about ANY sports car..
@oldheavy, let'em know, center out in a criss cross pattern.

I still remember how mad I was when I had to buy a 3rd torque wrench just to set the compensatory nut on the primary shaft in H-D's (always Snap-on not cheap as you know) when I first started wrenching proffesionally in the 90's. (Already bought 200 in lb and a 75 ft lb at the time)

It wasn't until I started rebuilding cranks and then when Harley came out with the 1" axles that I felt I got my monies worth as I could use it for more than one job.

But now that I'm older I wouldn't hesitate to buy this if I felt I would hear an audible difference.
https://shop.snapon.com/product/Adjustable--Torque-Screwdrivers/Adjustable-Torque-Screwdriver/QDRIVE...

Go figure
@millercarbon,

I can’t believe that Porsche has such a high torque rating on the center lock hub lug nut. That is race car territory. 
Anyways, agree, just tighten the cartridge snug fit to the point when all spurious play or wiggle room is eliminated. Drop needle, enjoy music.