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This allowed a small amount of play, and often a mechanic might overtighten, thinking they were just removing the lateral play.
Technical FAQ with Lennard Zinn: Is carbon fiber dust safe? Premature bearing wear 2011
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Remember also that Fed tightening episodes usually go on for some time and that it tends to overtighten on the upside.
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And with either tool, you have to stop turning when the head clicks, or it will have all been for naught; if you continue turning, you overtighten the bolt.
Technical FAQ with Lennard Zinn: Christmas Stocking Stuffers 2010
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• Tighten reinforcing rods beneath steps, hinges, and other parts, such as bolts, but do not overtighten.
Tip of the Day: Be safe using a ladder, especially if you're installing or adjusting a TV antenna 2009
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• Tighten reinforcing rods beneath steps, hinges, and other parts, such as bolts, but do not overtighten.
Tip of the Day: Be safe using a ladder, especially if you're installing or adjusting a TV antenna 2009
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• Tighten reinforcing rods beneath steps, hinges, and other parts, such as bolts, but do not overtighten.
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• Tighten reinforcing rods beneath steps, hinges, and other parts, such as bolts, but do not overtighten.
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But then it was pretty easy; be careful, don't overtighten the nuts, and above all else, be careful.
Home Theater Forum 2010
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But then it was pretty easy; be careful, don't overtighten the nuts, and above all else, be careful.
Home Theater Forum 2010
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Only problem I have w/MDF is that it's awfully prone to blowout - If you overtighten the screw or shoot the nail too close to the edge, you could easily end up with a loose chunk of MDF.
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