From: kludge@panix.com   
      
   In article , mike   wrote:   
   >On 22-03-2021 21:04 Ken Olson  wrote:   
   >   
   >>> Given a normal strength male and a normal sized socket wrench handle is   
   >>> it even possible to overtorque steel on steel nuts and bolts of those   
   >>> sizes?   
   >>   
   >> Yes.   
   >   
   >How much torque do you think a typical male generates on a six inch lever?   
      
   100 footpounds, more if they jump up and down on it.   
   --scott   
   --   
   "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."   
      
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