Thread: Bits to fit a Wheeler F.A.T. wrench

Originally Posted by zimmer

Just be aware that there is quite a difference torqueing screws dry versus torqueing screws lubricated/”wet”. It is possible to over torque/over tighten if lubing. A very rough rule of thumb is to factor your dry setting by .75 if lubing. There are tables that give more acurate settings. If you are using Loctite on the thread that is also considered to be lubing.

Zimmer is correct here, and I have seen instructions that say torque dry, or a reading for both, follow instructions. Dry torque spec's, is uncommon.
I have never seen any firearm, screw or bolts that aren't oiled from new,