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The Bolt-Tidying Mouse

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Tsamouris, the Fastener Specialists©

When retired postman Rodney Holbrook set up cameras to uncover the mysterious nightly tidying of his
shed, he never expected to find a furry little helper scurrying about. The footage revealed a tiny mouse
diligently moving nuts and bolts, from a workbench into a nearby box.

Initially, Holbrook noticed that bird food was ending up in old shoes stored in the shed, prompting him to
investigate. To his surprise, the camera captured the mouse carrying various items, such as screwdrivers,
clothes pegs, and cables, in its mouth and clambering into boxes nearly as tall as itself.

Amazed by the mouse’s tidying skills, Holbrook joked that he no longer bothers to clean up, knowing that his
little friend will take care of it.

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Holbrook has encountered a house-proud mouse. In 2019, he installed a
night-vision camera for a friend, which also revealed a mouse keeping his friend’s shed organized.

At Tsamouris, we appreciate the importance of keeping things tidy and organized, even if it’s just a small bolt
in a shed. While we may not have a helpful mouse on our team, we take pride in providing the world’s best
Bahco and Iris tool storage that help keep your tools and fasteners in order.

Why it Takes Less Torque to Loosen a Bolt Than to Tighten It

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Tsamouris, the Fastener Specialists©

Have you ever struggled with a stubborn bolt, only to find that loosening it requires less effort than
tightening it? This phenomenon, which may seem counterintuitive at first, has a scientific explanation that
lies in the design of threaded fasteners.

YouTuber AvE delved into this topic (watch at YouTube), providing an in-depth demonstration and
explanation of why it takes less torque to loosen a bolt than to tighten it. Using an oscilloscope rigged as an
ad-hoc torque-strain gauge, AvE showcased that loosening a bolt requires approximately 10% less torque
than what was initially applied during tightening.

The key to understanding this difference lies in the pitched threads of the bolt, which act like an inclined
plane. When tightening a bolt, it’s akin to pushing an object uphill, requiring more effort to overcome the
incline. Conversely, loosening the bolt is like pulling an object downhill, which requires less force due to the
assistance of gravity.

This principle doesn’t account for external factors that may affect the bolt between installation and removal,
such as rust, corrosion, or seized threads. These issues can significantly increase the torque required to
remove a fastener, sometimes necessitating the use of additional tools or techniques.
By providing fasteners and torque tools from Bahco and Irimo that meet the highest standards of quality and
performance, at Tsamouris, we aim to support engineers and mechanics in their projects, whether they’re
tightening or loosening bolts.

Bahco’s Inaugural Washington State Pruning Competition

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Tsamouris, the Hand Tools Specialists©

In a thrilling display of skill and precision, 17 professional pruners from across Washington, DC, gathered at
the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center in Richland on March 9, 2024, for the first-ever
Washington State Pruning Competition. The event, a collaboration between Bahco, the leading
manufacturer of cutting tools and professional horticulture equipment, and Washington State University’s
Viticulture and Enology Program, aimed to honor the unnoticed heroes of the agricultural industry.

Pruning, a crucial task in winemaking that involves removing excess wood from vines to promote fruit
development and overall vine health, requires a keen eye and steady hand. The competition put the pruners’
abilities to the test, with judges evaluating the precision of their grapevine cuts, including the angle,
proximity to buds, and other key criteria.

Shaw Vineyards, the largest grower in Washington’s Red Mountain AVA, dominated the event, with their
employees sweeping the top three spots in both the men’s and women’s categories. The winners received
an impressive array of prizes, including cash, silver belt buckles, and specially crafted golden secateurs,
while all contestants took home Bahco pruning tools.

At Tsamouris, we are proud to offer Bahco’s world-class hand tools in Greece, designed for long-term use
and optimum performance.

The success of the inaugural Washington State Pruning Competition has set the stage for an even bigger
and better event in 2025.