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Pro tip: Hand-tightening bolts first saved me from a costly strip on a wing panel.
I think hand-tightening is essential despite claims it wastes time-what do you say?
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smith.anna3mo ago
@blairh96, did that mechanic say when hand-tightening matters most? Like, on soft metals such as aluminum or with fine threads, skipping it can wreck the part. How does he switch to the wrench after the bolts are hand-tight? I've seen people strip threads by going too fast.
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