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I did it as tight as I could manage by hand
That's usually about 40Nm unless you are very weak or using a tiny lever, it's generally easier to get the Allen key and crank arm in a position where you can use grip strength to squeeze them together, why you'd want to off the bike I'm not sure though, you'll then have the awkward job of removing it.
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does it really have to go up to 40nm? That seems super high. I did it as tight as I could manage by hand and I still feel I have a long way to go.
I know there was a thread recently about what you should and shouldn't ask your LBS to do. Would they hate me if I asked them to install some cranks because I am too weak?