Torque Values

[Brandon Weiss]

How can I tell the torque values of my Milwaukee 2601-22 Drill? What do the numbers on the torque selector correspond to in torque values?

[Rick Lizek]

How can I tell the torque values of my Milwaukee 2601-22 Drill? What do the numbers on the torque selector correspond to in torque values?

Hi to low... they are not designed for the kind of precision you are asking. It's a "feel" kind of torque. If the screw goes too deep go to the next notch. There are inexpensive and expensive torque wrenches and measuring tools from industrial supply places like McMaster, MSC, etc.

[Fred Belknap]

How can I tell the torque values of my Milwaukee 2601-22 Drill? What do the numbers on the torque selector correspond to in torque values?

Probably not much. Not familiar with the tool but I use the settings to keep from setting a screw to deep or twisting one off. Battery powered drills it would depend on the charge left in the batteries.

[Chris Barnett]

Back to the same problem again....loud clatter on shutdown. Had not needed the jointer for quite a while since other issues were dominant. Have taken the sides off the G0490 to make a slow motion movie of the belt, and before doing so, want to torque down the set screws on the motor shaft. Torque value I find is 12-14 in lbs on the 3mm allen screws; does this seem correct? I tightened to this torque and it seems a bit low to me, but I do not want to strip the threads either! If I can get confirmation that this is a reasonable value, will use blue thread locker and torque the set screws, then continue with my investigation.
Am also adding the sawdust chute closure at this time. Noticed that the pulley groove had uneven gobs of sawdust...wonder if that might be contributing to the problem.
Any confirmation on the 12-14 in lbs? Using a Fat Wrench to set the torque since it is my only tool that has such a low range. Use for scope mounting so I have confidence in the numbers.
Thread: G0690 Jointer clunking noise (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?166814-G0690-Jointer-clunking-noise)
Oops...posted to wrong thread. Intended to post to G0690 Jointer clunking noise. Was looking for info on torque and posted here by error. Move to intended post...answer to this question though is answered below. Work is done ...waiting for sealant to cure.

[Bruce Page]

Chris, 12-14 in.-lb is the correct torque for a 3mm screw that is “dry”, e.g. free of lubricants and thread lockers. A lubricated fastener should have the torque values reduced 25 - 30%.

[Chris Barnett]

Thanks Bruce...will go with 8-10 which should be ok.