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You absolutely need to use the correct sized screwdriver for the screw. And then make sure to press the screwdriver firmly into the screw while you turn so it c
by jackyinger 5y ago
You absolutely need to use the correct sized screwdriver for the screw. And then make sure to press the screwdriver firmly into the screw while you turn so it can’t climb out.
You can get away with close enough or lower pressure if the screw is loose. If it is not, one size off and you’re asking for trouble.
If it seems like this is annoying, think of the screw as an interface. One typically works to comply with an interface’s specification, otherwise they likely get unexpected results.
- beerandt 5y agoNot only this, but the correct driver head is designed to spin out before stripping the screw threads or over tightening. The head stripping instead of the threads or hole is a feature, as the desired point of failure. A quality screw can spin out without too much damage, but often today cheap screws mean trashing it once that's happened.