Guides/General Screw Guide: Difference between revisions

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#'''Apply light downward pressure''' Press down very lightly on the screwdriver to maintain stable contact between the bit and screwhead. Aim to create enough downward force to prevent slipping, but avoid pressing too hard. If you find you need to press down excessively to prevent slipping, stop immediately. This often indicates that your screwdriver bit is not the correct type or size. Continuing with excessive force risks stripping the screw head with as few as one or two slips. ''Note: For small screws (smaller than PH0), apply minimal or no downward pressure, as excessive force can easily cause damage. For larger screws, apply light to firm downward pressure as needed to maintain contact, depending on the screw's tightness.''

#'''Turn slowly and steadily''' Rotate the screwdriver slowly in a counterclockwise motion, applying even, steady pressure. Sudden or jerky movements can increase the likelihood of slippage, especially if the screw is stubborn or tightly fastened.

5. '''Stop if slippage occurs''' If the bit begins to slip, stop immediately to reassess the bit size or angle. Continuing with a slipping bit can quickly strip the screwhead. Switching to a slightly larger bit may provide the necessary traction to remove the screw.

#'''Stop if slippage occurs''' If the bit begins to slip, stop immediately to reassess the bit size or angle. Continuing with a slipping bit can quickly strip the screwhead. Switching to a slightly larger bit may provide the necessary traction to remove the screw.

== Stripped screw removal ==

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 #'''Apply light downward pressure'''<br/>Press down very lightly on the screwdriver to maintain stable contact between the bit and screwhead. Aim to create enough downward force to prevent slipping, but avoid pressing too hard. If you find you need to press down excessively to prevent slipping, stop immediately. This often indicates that your screwdriver bit is not the correct type or size. Continuing with excessive force risks stripping the screw head with as few as one or two slips.<br/><br/>''Note: For small screws (smaller than PH0), apply minimal or no downward pressure, as excessive force can easily cause damage. For larger screws, apply light to firm downward pressure as needed to maintain contact, depending on the screw's tightness.''
 #'''Turn slowly and steadily'''<br/>Rotate the screwdriver slowly in a counterclockwise motion, applying even, steady pressure. Sudden or jerky movements can increase the likelihood of slippage, especially if the screw is stubborn or tightly fastened.
-. '''Stop if slippage occurs'''<br/>If the bit begins to slip, stop immediately to reassess the bit size or angle. Continuing with a slipping bit can quickly strip the screwhead. Switching to a slightly larger bit may provide the necessary traction to remove the screw.
+#'''Stop if slippage occurs'''<br/>If the bit begins to slip, stop immediately to reassess the bit size or angle. Continuing with a slipping bit can quickly strip the screwhead. Switching to a slightly larger bit may provide the necessary traction to remove the screw.
 == Stripped screw removal ==