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According to The Machinery's Handbook, 27th ed., the margin of error for tightening screws 'by feel of hand' is +/-35%. Using a torque wrench has a margin of +/-25%, which in my mind is still substantial and is not a meaningful improvement over the 'by feel' method. So, is the significantly more expensive torque wrenches worth the price? If yes, why?