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Set screw

Prevents bolts from loosening due to vibration and is used to secure wood together. This screw comes in a variety of types: the thumb screw type can be tightened by hand;  the headless set screws are tightened with a screwdriver; the square head set screws are tightened with a wrench; and the socket set screws are tightened with a hex wrench.

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