torque wrench vs blue thread lock

[Markuson]

If you've ever had to drill out a snapped fastener or re-tap a stripped hole, or god forbid try to drill out a snapped tap, you'll know it's far easier to just take the extra 10 seconds to set and use a damn torque wrench.

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[TeCKis300]

This discussion reminds me of the elite master technicians - known as takumi - that work on the Lexus assembly lines. They've spent years mastering their craft in dexterity, touch, and muscle memory. Regularly re-testing and re-calibrating their finely tuned organic tools that god gave them.

It's a thing. Which goes hand in hand with the culture of quality within Toyota and Lexus factories and in turn, their products.

Lexus Craftsmanship - Takumi Masters

 

[NMNORSSE]

A digital torque adapter is an inexpensive and cheap ($30 before coupon savings) way to check or calibrate your inexpensive torque wrench:

1/2 in. Drive Digital Torque Adapter

 

[OregonLC]

And you can take a virtual origami cat test. With your non-dominant hand, nonetheless.

Lexus Craftsmanship - Takumi Precision, Honed Over Decades