How to prevent stripping of frame from overtightening

[wussero]

Recently I over tightened the right side plate to the frame of the reel.  I ended up stripping out the frame on my Torque 12 SD.  I noticed the side plate has only 2 holes for the screws vs 3 on my 25N.  How do I avoid stripping next time?  Tighten both at the same time?

[alantani]

to shim the hole, i find that a copper strip works best.  normally, they don't strip out.  was it badly corroded already?

[Keta]

A inch pound tork screwdriver is the best way to avoid this. Put all of the screws in and just barely tighten them then finish tightening like you would tighten lug nuts.

[wussero]

to shim the hole, i find that a copper strip works best.  normally, they don't strip out.  was it badly corroded already?

Nope.  Maybe from me constantly overtightening?  Alan, how would I get a copper strip to fit in the tiny hole?  Where would you get it?

[foakes]

Hobby shops have small sheets of different thicknesses.

I have also used a few strands of copper wire after stripping the insulation.

Sometimes also a soda or beer can tiny piece of aluminum works fine.

Best, Fred

[Keta]

In an emergency a toothpick works too but it is a temporary fix.

[CI_Seawolf]

A inch pound tork screwdriver is the best way to avoid this. Put all of the screws in and just barely tighten them then finish tightening like you would tighten lug nuts.

Lee, would a gun scope screwdriver that has a built in torque control be a good idea?

[oc1]

Another approach is to bore out the hole and insert a sleeve from McMaster-Carr.  That way you will not have to gripe with it every time the screw is removed.

[alantani]

i've found that the aluminum from a soda can is too soft.  that's why i bought a sheet of copper from the local hobby store. 

[Keta]

Lee, would a gun scope screwdriver that has a built in torque control be a good idea?

Yes

[wussero]

What inch pound per screw would u recommend for a reel?

[MarkT]

I just snug them up. This isn't an application for a torque wrench!

[Keta]

They are all about the same, mine is a Wheeler.  They run a bit over $50.

[wussero]

Yes the reel got sprayed once.  Was corroded to some degree.  I cleaned it up,  was fine for years.   But I guess it eventually got to it.

It was a good run.  Frame will be my fishing memorial fund.

[Gfish]

I just snug them up. This isn't an application for a torque wrench!

Yup. Keep thinking "aluminum". Use only 2 fingers. If you think they may loosen-up, put some non-hardening thread-lock compound on 'em. Says the guy who's stripped many screw holes... the other day I snapped-in half a line roller screw; steel into steel, wasn't expecting that.