I plead guilty to being both a gerhead and a tool junkie & I own two torque wrenches. For smaller fasteners I use an inchpound wrench and the footpound for larger sizes. I first learned the necessity of properly torqued fasteners from working on my motorcycles. Having to install your first threadsert will make a believer out of you. Also use neverseize compound ANYTIME the fastener (I.E. spark plugs) goes into aluminum.
Do it right and you won't have to do it over, or fix it, or worse have to take it to a pro to correct your mess. It is always cheaper to do it right.
Doing your own work will generally pay for the needed tools and let you buy more toys with the savings.
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