wrenches, screwdrivers, which way to tighten and enlighten a nut from a bolt etc.?

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wrenches, screwdrivers, which way to tighten and enlighten a nut from a bolt etc.?

2006-11-11 23:29:25 · 3 answers · asked by jessica l 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs

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Righty tightey
lefty loosey
(most circumstances, there are also "left handed" or reverse thread nuts & bolts)

2006-11-11 23:45:31 · answer #1 · answered by me here, where are you? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

9 times out of 10 clockwise to tighten, counter-clockwise to loosen(un-tighten). If possible look at the threads, they should show you which way is tight and loose.

2006-11-12 09:44:10 · answer #2 · answered by tvcarvcr2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

counter clockwise to loosen

2006-11-12 07:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by want2wild 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋