Phono cartridge torque wrench

Milwaukee power tools makes a very nice impact wrench, and with enough adapters one could apply this to phone a cartridge mounting.

Well one thing for sure, this thread is a lot more fun than the "Put the fun back into" thread!

@miller "  Few things bug me more than guys who tighten everything as if the tighter the better. A tiny bit more than snug and you are done."

Hi Miller.  The purpose of a  torque wrench is not to tighten screws as tightly as possible.  It is to tighten them to a defined extent.

I don't believe it is necessary to have perfect accuracy on cartridge fixings and yes, tightness is easily overdone.  Just use a small Allen key or screwdriver and a fairly gentle touch as Miller advises.

Incidentally, torque wrench accuracy suffers from differential friction on the threads and component faces.  To get accurate results it is essential to clean threads and faces thoroughly and slightly lubricate before assembling.

To break the locks you have to have someone in the car standing on the breaks. The hubs actually lock on. They can not unscrew without the special socket which has a plunger in the center which presses in on the lock releasing it.

there is an adjustable pedal depresser that can be set onto the driver seat bottom cushion front edge, other end to the brake pedal lever -- this applies static pressure on the brake pedal, then you can do the centerlock wheel swap as a one person job

Yes, some mechanics use a spring loaded rod between the steering wheel and the brake pedal. I just have my wife stand on the pedal. Can't stand the thought of marking up the seat or the steering wheel. I balance my own wheels.