Racing practice is to use new fasteners when possible (studs, bolts, etc.) and measure stretch as a backup for torque. You are really trying to measure clamping force and stretch can be a better indicator of what you are getting with new studs and bolts of a known grade and quality.
Just a thought Mark W. N952MW (res.) -----Original Message----- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of phil brookman Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 1:12 AM To: KRnet Subject: KR> torque wrenches Believing a torque wrench can have some serious consequences . i just believed one and set head torque.... phill ________________________________ From: M&C <aviato...@phreego.com> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 5:20 AM Subject: Re: KR> Encapsulating I've heard you can mix rubbing achohal with it and the achohal will evaporate out after you have spread it. You might test that on something first. Mike Turner Edgewood N.M. ----- Original Message ----- From: John Backer To: KRnet Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 8:05 PM Subject: Re: KR> Encapsulating What are the current thoughts on how to thin epoxy to get a good flow? > > Dana Overall > > Have you tried heat? I have used a hair drier many times to get epoxy to flow. You might try some samples to see if it does what you would like. John Backer _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
