What is Righty Tighty Lefty Loosy?


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Refers to threads on a screw, nut, bolt, etc. To tighten, you turn to the right (clockwise). To loosen, you turn toward the left (counter clockwise). A few exceptions exist, notably old propane cylinders and some pipe fittings.

"How do I get this screw out?"

"Righty tighty lefty loosy!"

See bolts, threads, screws, tightie, leftie, loosie, Okie Dokie


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