Looking for reqs for a torque wrench/screwdriver -- also torque settings for Shadow 2 OR

[asn]

What is everyone using as a torque wrench to attach their optics?    The wheeler seems to have good reviews, but I'm worried Amazon will dump it on my porch and knock it out of spec.

 

Also, how tight should I attached the OR plate to my Shadow 2 OR, and how tight do I attach the optic to the plate?   

[dr_boone]

I really like "fix it sticks" a little pricy but I carry mine in my range gag all of the time. Nice tool kit....

[darthdively]

I use a wheeler and it works great. if i remember correctly, i think the torque spec on the plates are 15 inch pounds. the optic is whatever the manufacturer recommends.

[Zachjet]

I’ve always put a little blue Loctite and did about 1/2 of an Unga Donga

[asn]

@darthdively - Do you have the analog or the digital wheeler?

 

 

@Zachjet - I was going to use locktite, but was afraid it would add some lube and allow you to overtighten the screw

[Ssanders224]

https://www.grainger.com/product/STURTEVANT-RICHMONT-Torque-Screwdriver-1-4-in-36WD37

[asn]

5 hours ago, Ssanders224 said:

https://www.grainger.com/product/STURTEVANT-RICHMONT-Torque-Screwdriver-1-4-in-36WD37

wow,  that one is a little pricey.   

 

I think < $100 would be a better price range 

[mveto]

I’ve been using the wheeler fat wrench (non digital) for a few years and it’s worked great. Always use blue loctite, want to make sure those screws don’t loosen up, as far as torque goes be careful if the plate is aluminum I believe czc custom suggests no more than 10 inch pounds for the optic to the plate, 15 inch pounds if the plate is steel.

[Powder Finger]

Cod buy 1 cry 1

[HOGRIDER]

13 hours ago, asn said:

wow,  that one is a little pricey.   

 

I think < $100 would be a better price range 

While I've owned/used one of the versions that @Ssanders224referenced above, I find the weight specific Small Torque Limiters from Fix It Sticks are very simple to use!

 

https://store.fixitsticks.com/collections/optics-mounting/products/small-torque-limiters

 

[jpm2953]

Fix it sticks. 
 

the OR model uses a steel plate. I used blue loctite and 15 inch pounds 

[asn]

is the adjustable fix-it-stick any good?    of should I but different fixed ones?

[jpm2953]

The adjustable one is great. I went ahead and got both 

[asn]

thx, just ordered the red one

[2MoreChains]

I use the Wheeler Fat Wrench (analogue) at home and have a basic Fixit kit in my range bag.  Much better than guessing.  

 

Seems like 12-15 inch pounds is a pretty common torque setting for the size of red dot optic mounting screws, but I recall reading somewhere that if you’re using lock-tite you should back off a pound or two since the lock-tite acts like lube and you can over-tighten the screw as a result.  

 

 

 

 

[Matt1911]

Wheeler Fat Wrench for the win.

[HOGRIDER]

Some good info............

 

https://chpws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MRDS-Mounting-22_MAY_2020.pdf

 

Of course I use the optic manufacturer's recommended specs for final tightening along with VC-3 Threadmate.

 

 

[HI5-O]

Same thing I use is the Fix-It sticks and VibraTite VC3