This guide explains the terminology
associated with screw settings. Turning a screw out
means turning the screw with a counter-clockwise motion,
turning a screw in means clockwise. Take into consideration
the starting position of your screw before you begin
turning it out or in.
One Hour Visualize a clock face on the top of your screw
head. Starting from a 12 o'clock position you turn the
screw as far as indicated to acheive a 1-hour turn.
For additional hours extend the turn until you reach
the desired figurative clock face number.
One
Half Turn Starting from a 12 o'clock position you turn the
screw until the 6 o'clock position. That is known as
a half-turn out or in.
One
Full Turn Starting from a 12 o'clock position you turn the
screw all the way around until the 12 o'clock position.
That is known as a full-turn out or in.
