Madstad bracket - define "snug"

[cmosentine]

HI all: Just installed a Madstad. Installation went smooth enough. But I hate the "term" snug in the instructions. Since they use these rubber compression nut sleeves I can see their point but how tight is too tight.

So how do you know when "snug" is not too tight (I know that sounds bad:mrgreen: )

[bobosmite]

"snug" is the point just before you hear the cracking sound. :)

[cmosentine]

"snug" is the point just before you hear the cracking sound. :)

Yeah - that's what I thought:o

[randyo]

I consider "snug" a 4 setting on the clutch of my cordless 18v Dewalt Drill

[cmosentine]

I consider "snug" a 4 setting on the clutch of my cordless 18v Dewalt Drill

Thanks. At least you have a definition. For me it is a "feel" thing, but on a windscreen that concerns me. Really don't want it coming off at 70 mph.:(

[RockyMtnRoadRash]

I consider Snug to be the point right around where the screw starts to protrude from the back of the well nut. No problems thus far.

[Tollster]

ASME mechanical defines snug as one half turn pass finger tight. I am an ASME inspector, sorry I didn't see this sooner.

[cmosentine]

ASME mechanical defines snug as one half turn pass finger tight. I am an ASME inspector, sorry I didn't see this sooner.

Can't argu with that.