On Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM Fred Cisin via cctalk <[email protected]> wrote: > >> The RK05 manual (similar pack) says to turn the screws backwards until you > >> can feel they are in the original threads before screwing them in. > > It is a sad comment on our society that there could be a need to tell > people. > Are there really people who were not taught that the first time that they > encountered a threaded fastener?
In this specific case, the threaded fasteners are self-tapping and are likely to shed plastic shavings so I understand why the caution is there. Yes, it's good practice for all threaded fasteners, but it's especially important when loose debris will make your day turn out extra sad. -ethan
