If any screws are stripped, the task becomes more difficult, but not impossible. Here’s what to do: * First, remove the hinge (at least the side where the screws are loose).

Charles Vander Woerd, a superintendent at the American Watch Co. in Waltham, Mass., invented this machine in 1871. It was the first automatic lathe to make watch screws. Fed rod stock by a machine ...

Reduce Strain on Stripped Screws to Loosen Them Easier. Eric Ravenscraft October 23, 2013 There are no shortage of clever methods for getting a stripped screw out of wood. However, as ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. The PFC2 and PFS2 self-clinching captive-panel screws from PennEngineering, Danboro, Pa., provide secure and ...

How to Use a Rubber Band to Loosen a Stubborn Screw, and Other Clever DIY Tricks. Every craftsperson has their favorite tips and tricks—these are mine. Becca Lewis ...

“The Smart Screw Connection is a fully integrated, self-powered IoT device for determining the preload force. The data are transmitted wirelessly.” Image: Fraunhofer Working to reduce the need ...