Screwdriver Length Torque
Many, many years ago, one of my engineering mentors told me the 'trick' of using a longer screwdriver to loosen a tight screw when a standard length screwdriver wouldn't budge it. It has (almost) always worked for me. I don't know why it works - but it does work. No, it's not because the handle of the longer screwdriver may be fatter/wider producing more torque. Many 'old-timers' will know this and say the same.
Last edited by Saint Jack; 26th May 2012 at 03:41.