There was/is a thread on hint & tips, but where it is - nobody knows.
Anyway, here is something I would like to add:
When re-assembling equipment that is secured with self-tapping or plastite screws, it is a good idea to slowly rotate the screw in an anti-clockwise direction until one locates the beginning of the thread before screwing it in. This prevents the screw from cutting multiple threads in the metal or plastic which will eventually, after several removal/replacements, result in the stripping of the thread.
This applies especially to aluminium enclosures.
Crank
Anyway, here is something I would like to add:
When re-assembling equipment that is secured with self-tapping or plastite screws, it is a good idea to slowly rotate the screw in an anti-clockwise direction until one locates the beginning of the thread before screwing it in. This prevents the screw from cutting multiple threads in the metal or plastic which will eventually, after several removal/replacements, result in the stripping of the thread.
This applies especially to aluminium enclosures.
Crank
