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    Quote Originally Posted by Pauldotcom View Post
    I am an ASE Master Tech,
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    Does ASE provide bicycle certification?
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    It mean's I have knowledge above and beyond about mechanics, be it tools or fasteners, than any of you hacks. There, I said it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pauldotcom View Post
    It mean's I have knowledge above and beyond about mechanics, be it tools or fasteners, than any of you hacks. There, I said it.
    Do you have a grammy?
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    if you have to resort to taking advice from the nitwits on this forum, then you're doomed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pauldotcom View Post
    It mean's I have knowledge above and beyond about mechanics, be it tools or fasteners, than any of you hacks. There, I said it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pauldotcom View Post
    Read about this stuff? LOL.. I am an ASE Master Tech, hence, I understand - I've torqued over 10,000 fasteners to date. Obviously, manufactures suggest replacing any torque to yield bolt, but in reality, it doesn't happen. I'm surprised there are none at bikes at this time, but I'm sure they are on the way. Do you think it's important to be accurate when torquing carbon components?

    Any cheap torque wrench is just that = cheap and not accurate - especially when torquing fasteners at low newton meters. That is the bottom line. You get what you pay for in this world.
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    Bottom line is this: Shopping for tools at Harbor Freight is like buying furniture at the Dollar General. Sure, it will work, but the whole purpose of torquing is to be accurate. I'd trust not torquing at all rather than using a junk tool. Breaking fasteners sucks.

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    What's the "A" in ASE stand for again?
    Quote Originally Posted by powder11 View Post
    if you have to resort to taking advice from the nitwits on this forum, then you're doomed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pauldotcom View Post
    Read about this stuff? LOL.. I am an ASE Master Tech, hence, I understand - I've torqued over 10,000 fasteners to date. Obviously, manufactures suggest replacing any torque to yield bolt, but in reality, it doesn't happen. I'm surprised there are none at bikes at this time, but I'm sure they are on the way. Do you think it's important to be accurate when torquing carbon components?

    Any cheap torque wrench is just that = cheap and not accurate - especially when torquing fasteners at low newton meters. That is the bottom line. You get what you pay for in this world.
    It sound like maybe you work on an assembly line at GM if you have personaly tightened 10,000 fastners

    in any case now you know something about bicycles
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    “Trust me, I’m an engineer”
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    Quote Originally Posted by XXX-er View Post

    in any case now you know something about bicycles
    Good day folks. I know a bunch of YouTube bike techs when I hear them.

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    Everyone celebrate, it’s asshole day on TGR!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pauldotcom View Post
    Good day folks. I know a bunch of YouTube bike techs when I hear them.
    You haven't answered any of my questions.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rideit View Post
    Everyone celebrate, it’s asshole day on TGR!
    Its moments like these that keep me around.

    Really warms my heart.
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    Only torqued 10k bolts? So you started turning wrenches in 2018? Or you don't torque lugnuts?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tripice351 View Post
    Only torqued 10k bolts? So you started turning wrenches in 2018? Or you don't torque lugnuts?
    He is an ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC. Not some tire jockey. Come on man.

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    Is a lug nut considered a "Fastener"? I'm sorry, I'm not an ASE tech.

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    The guy seems torqued a little too tight.
    I have been in this State for 30 years and I am willing to admit that I am part of the problem.

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    Is ASE the automotive equivalent of PSIA certification? Do I need to be certified before I attempt to change my derailleur? Should I use a Snap-On torque wrench?







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    Quote Originally Posted by DaveTV View Post
    Is ASE the automotive equivalent of PSIA certification? Do I need to be certified before I attempt to change my derailleur? Should I use a Snap-On torque wrench?
    You need to be a certified Level II tool.
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    Seriously, the Husky ones at Home Depot are rated well. Never used one on a bicycle, but why not I guess.

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