Obviously the bolt has a slotted head. Bit worried because I have installed a new garage and the instructions suggest using a slotted scredriver whereas I just went straight in and tightened right up with a socket-hope I haven't over-tightened.
2007-02-26 23:31:09 · 14 answers · asked by matt30 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
A socket will tighten more than a screwdriver becaus the socket handle gives more torque than a screwdriver.
2007-02-27 00:46:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can make a nut much tighter with a socket than with a screwdriver. But if you did not strip any bolt threads or break any bolts, there shouldn't be any problem of over-tightening. Next time, its a good idea to read the instructions first!!
2007-03-01 19:16:42 · answer #2 · answered by David W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have done the right thing.
Sockets have better leverage and you should use more of a tight pinch then full tighten (if you know what I mean)
2007-02-26 23:43:22 · answer #3 · answered by shirju_rich 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
loosen bolt and re-tighten with the slotted screwdriver
2007-02-27 01:05:51 · answer #4 · answered by Paolo Cervantes 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
u will have tightened it more than the recommended torque as u get more torque with a wrench than a screw driver! u might have striped the treads so check it is still tight
2007-02-26 23:37:51 · answer #5 · answered by petra3822 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep using the socket...you have to remember the type of bolt you are using as softer ones will spap off the head...so take it slow...you will know when it is snug enough
2007-02-26 23:39:36 · answer #6 · answered by Michael K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under normal circumstances NO.
You may have overtightened, but you know when you've overtightened it and stripped the thread (although people rarely admit knowing they've done it).
If you honestly haven't stripped the thread ("it started to go loose again, and wouldn't get any tighter"), then I wouldn't worry about it.
2007-02-26 23:38:44 · answer #7 · answered by Valmiki 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
you'll get more torque out of a wrench / Socket wrench then a screwdriver
2007-02-26 23:35:36 · answer #8 · answered by mdlbldrmatt135 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I doubt you have over-tightened.
As we say here in the South...If it ain't tight, it ain't right
2007-02-26 23:52:37 · answer #9 · answered by backyard_tire_biter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. Use impact screwdriver type tools.
2007-02-26 23:43:25 · answer #10 · answered by briggs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋