15 Dec
2025
15 Dec
'25
1:50 p.m.
On Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM Fred Cisin via cctalk
<cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
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
> 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?