Schimmel Plate Torque Question

[Newton Hunt]

Dear Skybolt,  (is this like a skyhook?)

Make them tight without stripping out the screws.  Tightening screws
in wood do not have torque values because of the friction between wood
and metal.  Tightening metal screws to torque values prevent breakage
and loosening because of vibration.  If theya re loose turn them until
theyare tight then stop.  More tightness than that will not improve
the situation at all and you run the risk of stripping out the wood. 
Use your head not your gorilla grip.

		Newton