Hi all. I just received my elite foreman with the 2.2 spindle. I’ve been watching some videos and two videos mention that a torque wrench for properly tightening the bits is a good idea. Any suggestions on what to get preferably from Amazon? Thank you

[image] Doberman: a torque wrench for properly tightening the bits is a good idea You could use a crows foot open end wrench with a socket drive torque wrench. But, I’ve never seen anyone do anything more than “tight but not monkey tight” which isn’t highly specific but works. I used to teac…

[image] Z axis set screws are stripped Machines (Elite Series) I had issues stripping bolts on other tools too, so finally bought a torque wrench. LEXIVON Bike Torque Wrench 1/4-Inch Dr. 15-Piece Kit | 72-Tooth Gear, Dual-Direction Click Type 2~26 Nm / 17.7~230.1 in-lb (L…

Thanks for the link to this tool. I was looking specifically to tighten the collet on the spindle. Something like this Amana Tool ATW-20 Adjustable Torque Wrench for ER20 Collet 35mm Dia x 13-3/8 Inch Length - Amazon.com . Thank you

If I want to go the torque wrench route, is this what I need? Thanks for your reply. [image] Amana Tool ATW-20 Adjustable Torque Wrench for ER20 Collet 35mm Dia x 13-3/8... High Precision Spring Collets, Extensions, Adapters Holders and Retaining Studs for CNC Machines are made by Amana…

Whoa, that’s a tool. But no, I was thinking more a long these lines: [image] WORKPRO 3/8" Drive Crowfoot Wrench Set, 10-Piece SAE Crowfoot Wrench with... WORKPRO 3/8" Drive Crowfoot Wrench Set, 10-Piece SAE Crowfoot Wrench with Clip-on Organizer, 3/8”-1”, Great for Automotive Repair Work…

Why overthink it? Just tighten it up by hand. You’ll quickly learn how tight to make it. For machining tools the reason to use a torque wrench is to get consistent results. However, in this case the first thing you will do after tightening a bit into the collet is probe Z so that’s not an issue.…

The torque wrench in that amazon link is used for the “castle” style collet nuts. I used one for many years on an industrial machine. They have 2 torque settings depending on which direction you turn. (Not to be confused with a tightening torque being different than a loosening torque. You flip it …

Do I need a torque wrench?

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Do I need a torque wrench?

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