Wood fastening is at the heart of all woodworking and construction work. Much of this functionality is due to the design of ...

Ever been strolling through a hardware store or perhaps an auto parts establishment and wondered of the meaning behind the markings on the hundreds of thousands of bolt heads on the shelf? Whether you ...

Recently, I reported on the gem of my toolbox: my beloved Hercules 20V 1/2 in. Compact 3-Speed Impact Wrench from Harbor Freight. And during its time in my care, it’s made wrenching on my 2011 BMW ...

There’s a wide range of factors that have an effect on fasteners and their reusability. Here’s a look at the major ones and what can be done to limit their effects on fasteners. The drive on a ...

A special thread form keeps bolts and nuts tight under vibration by attacking the problem from a different angle. Two conventional methods for securing threaded fasteners against preload loss include ...

Unlike thread locking forms, self locking fasteners with a preload locking internal thread form prevent high logistical, service and warranty costs (PRWEB) October 17, 2007 -- While threaded fastener ...