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| Then you have to push harder on the screw while turning and slippage of the tool begins. \\ | Then you have to push harder on the screw while turning and slippage of the tool begins. \\ | ||
| You can also use a screwdriver bit adapter on a socket wrench to give you more turning power especially when removing stubborn screw. \\ | You can also use a screwdriver bit adapter on a socket wrench to give you more turning power especially when removing stubborn screw. \\ | ||
| - | It's not a good idea to tighten Phillips head screws with a socket wrench. | + | It's not a good idea to tighten Phillips head screws with a socket wrench. \\ |
| + | A good thick long screwdriver is generally all that's needed. \\ | ||
| **Caution**: tightening Phillips head screws with a socket wrench can strip the heads of the screw. \\ | **Caution**: tightening Phillips head screws with a socket wrench can strip the heads of the screw. \\ | ||
| Loosening a screw: Always keep good pressure against the screw while turning it until it loosens up. \\ | Loosening a screw: Always keep good pressure against the screw while turning it until it loosens up. \\ | ||
