I remember seeing some in 1965.
2006-12-04 11:54:56 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Methinks some of you are not taking this seriously.
2006-12-04 12:00:54 · update #1
As an example, the screw thread on the hose of my vacuum cleaner runs in the opposite direction from what you are more familiar with. This hose attaches to a 'plug' at one end and a nozzle at the other.
2006-12-04 12:39:48 · update #2
If u go to www.hudsonfasteners.com
u will note they have left handed screws
my understanding and i know i am laying myself bare a little is that the thread which usually works in a clockwise motion is simply reversed.
as a scientist, i understand this principal but have never come across them personally.
it seems so obvious.
good luck.
2006-12-04 12:06:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes you can. They are called a reverse thread (or French thread) screw. They are typically used on gears that spin a direction that would cause a convential thread to loosen.
You can go to almost any hardware store and ask. They are not popular by any means, but they are available.
You might want to get on the web site for your product and order it. Of course, shipping would probably cost more than the part.
Good Luck!
2006-12-04 14:21:31 · answer #2 · answered by Casey L 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Can't remember ever seeing any left-handed screws, just the occasional left-handed thread on other things.
There's no good reason why they shouldn't exist, though, is there ? It's just that right-handed has become the convention over the years.
2006-12-04 14:41:11 · answer #3 · answered by Cassandra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the pedals on a bike one is right hand thread the other one is a left handed thread it is done this way so the revalution of the pedells are tightning if theyn were both the same thread one pedal could undo itself and fall onto the road and your foot could hit the road and throw you into the path of a car
2006-12-05 05:24:29 · answer #4 · answered by 808fl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - Some equipment and fixtures are fitted with counter-clockwise screwed fixings to prevent loosening when rotating in a clockwise direction.
2006-12-04 12:05:10 · answer #5 · answered by Goggie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are screws that do up to the right and undo to the left.
There are screws that do up to the right and the bit to the left is missing so they cannot be undone.
For left handed screws, use your left hand.
2006-12-04 12:32:15 · answer #6 · answered by The Mole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, not easy to get though, look in yellow pages, most common i have come across was the thread on an acetylene bottle, these were known to us as " left hand thread". as in one other reply, used in opposite spinning wheels, so it no come loose
2006-12-05 04:24:32 · answer #7 · answered by george clo.... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reverse threaded or locking screws are generally available.
2006-12-04 13:29:09 · answer #8 · answered by JFazak 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and in any metal at a screw supply store
2006-12-04 15:07:55 · answer #9 · answered by Chris 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The hose clamps are on backwards on your vaccume.
Maybe in countries where they drive on the left side of the road have left hnaded screws...look for them in England.
2006-12-04 13:42:18 · answer #10 · answered by DAVER 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋