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Old 09-02-11 | 10:46 AM
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bradtx
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Originally Posted by treebound
The rotation of the ball bearings apply force to the outside circumference (sp?), the reverse threading is so the theoretical force applied by the bearing friction applies a tightening effect to the threaded assembly, or words to that effect.
Yeah, but there's a name or term for this physical effect that I just..can't ..remember.

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