Not when you are dealing with brass. The little nut is the first and the big one follows. You can not torque a 1 inch 14, 1/2 thick brass nut to torque without stripping it. Steel you can. But then most people don't know what a torque wrench is let alone the torque spec. for a 1 inch 14 nut. Pliers will work. Have at it. LOL
Bill you know better, we have been down this road before. Shame on you. LOL
Bill