Re: compression joints

message from Ed Sirett on 24 May 2004
If the joint is in alignment and clean there is a very definate point at
which the nut begins to bite. I'd reckon on 4 flats (2/3 turn) from that
point. That would be around the same as 1/2 turn from hand tight as you
say.
 

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