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Re: Can you recognize a fastener is left handed before destroying it?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 12/8/2002 3 Replies

Mani,

This is an experience thing. Only fools give it the torque untill it snaps. Many times left hand fastners have a ring cut around the hex portion of the bolt or nut. Even if you are using a impact wrench, experience knows how hard it needs to turn for a... Login to read more.

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