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Thanks to dusty, JPG and greasemonkey2275 for your words of wisdom.

I have two Mark V's - one from 1957 (a "greenie") which my father bought when I was about 14. He wasn't a woodworker and I've pretty much been the only user. I recently restored this machine. When I removed the bench tubes and way ...

Thanks to JPG and billmayo for the response and information. I tried 20 lbs-ft with a settable torque wrench but it didn't seem to get there so I stopped. However, using a small 3/8 ratchet, the bolts feel pretty tight.

Does anyone know what Shop smith (or the replier) recommends for a torque spec for the bench tube clamp bolts? I'm fearful of over tightening and damaging the aluminum casting. I note also that some have said they've seen crushed or dented bench tubes. I would think however that the alum threads ...