Understanding Torque: How Tight Is RightGives advice on understanding the right amount of torque in mountain bikes.Olsen, JohnMountain Bike
When I first learned to crack climb, I loved tight hand cracks. But when things got a little wider—around three inches—my spirit sank, and all my strength suddenly drained from my body. As I continued my Indian Creek apprenticeship, I began to figure out the dreaded “cups” size. I...
(The PCB silkscreen mentions 0.6mm thickness - this is the thickness of the VHB tape for adhering the LCD; the PCB should be 1.2mm thick)There are few enough components on the Screen PCB that I chose to hand-solder them rather than reflow with solder paste and a stencil, but if you ...
The National Plumbing Code does not designate a set amount of turns, but all major pvc manufacturer's recommend hand tight plus 1.5 turns. Do use your best judgment though not all manufacturers fitting fit the same so if 1.5 turns seems too tight or too loose, adjust to what you think. ...
I can then unfasten the same bolt, hand tighten the bolt down. Then pull out a torque wrench and torque it down to the same value. The mark on the head of the bolt and the piece I'm working on "should" line up to the same exact spot, perhaps even count how many revolutions (if...
Here's the correct procedure: Start all the bolts or nuts a few threads and then run them hand-tight. Often, the shop manual will show a specific tightening sequence. Tighten mildly by hand, then to the torque spec 1. Circular patterns of bolts, typically the lug nuts on wheels, should...
Torque the handle to the right to turn the head counterclockwise and loosen the fastener. Torque in the opposite direction to tighten the fastener. Pro tip:In tight spaces, you can sometimes move the handle only a short distance before encountering an obstruction. In this situation, there’s ...
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If the lugs are a bit tight, use a drum key to make sure each one is touching the rim.If you’re putting on new heads, make sure the tom is on the floor and press down firmly on the center of the drumhead with your hand to stretch it out. As you stretch the head, some ...
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