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I gree with blablac,
Years of experience can certainly teach you the correct 'feel' for the ideal torque for a given fastener. I rarely use a torque wrench myself other than for critical stretch bolts used in connecting rods etc. Over the years I have won a few bets with people that I can hand tighten within a couple of ft/lb of the required tension.
There is a certain point where the resistance increases very suddenly.... when you learn to feel it you're pretty much on the spec.
Years of experience can certainly teach you the correct 'feel' for the ideal torque for a given fastener. I rarely use a torque wrench myself other than for critical stretch bolts used in connecting rods etc. Over the years I have won a few bets with people that I can hand tighten within a couple of ft/lb of the required tension.
There is a certain point where the resistance increases very suddenly.... when you learn to feel it you're pretty much on the spec.
