What’s the difference between a regular screwdriver and a torque screwdriver? Torque screwdrivers can detect and limit the amount of force they apply to a screw; regular screwdrivers can’t. Why is that important? Because if you don’t apply enough force to a screw, it can fall out of the hole. If you apply too much,…
If you have ever noticed the tiny screws that keep your laptop together, then you know how important fasteners are to the assembly process. The whole laptop is held together with small screws, and removing just one or two of these screws can cause vital components to slide out. Forget one when you put the…
The other day, Freddie, an electrician I know, asked me if I ever used a torque screwdriver and if I thought it was necessary? He was about to start work on a multi-unit renovation job and would be working around and behind a lot of appliances. Freddie’s question is an important and common query, often…