On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 12:25 PM, Rex Kerr <rexk...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> A trick I usually use when I have a screw that is being recalcitrant. >> >> Set the screw flat against the threads. Turn it counter-clockwise a >> quarter turn until you feel the screw drop into the threads, then turn >> clockwise. >> >> Good odds you'll be lined up properly, then. > > A great tip. Before somebody taught me that years ago I lost count of how > many self tapping screws (in plastic electronics cases) I cross threaded. >
It also works with bottom bracket cups :) -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.