http://www.icepoint.com/guitar/Setting%20up%20your%20electric%20guitar/
However, the Quick & Dirty for a Les Paul set up is
Set relief to .005 - .012" (.012 is factory, .005 is leaner & meaner if your style and instrument are capable. Most experts will aim you as flat as you can get it.)
Set action as 2/64" on the treble E, up to 4/64" on the bass E. (I forget what factory setting is offhand). This is a starting point. From there lower your action (if you want it lower) as far as you can or raise it to eliminate buzz. With TOM bridges this is pretty easy.
I recommend slackening your strings before making any truss rod or bridge adjustments.
...so ever since then, I always hang on to the buckle.