Originally Posted by
Ghrumpy
A deft trained touch, or a torque wrench, will usually prevent overtightening. But there are far more people in the "tighter is better" club than have either of those things.
I agree. I don't use a torque wrench but still remind myself to not be a "gorilla" and tighten the crap out of the crank bolt. One technique might be to tighten with an open hand. When you palm starts to hurt, then its tight enough.