Measuring torque when installing threaded fasteners is the best indicator of future joint performance, right? Actually, bolt tension is a better performance indicator, but measuring torque is far ...

Single-thread-engaging nuts are formed by stamping a thread-engaging impression in a flat piece of metal. They are used for lighter-duty applications than multiple-thread nuts of the same size. These ...

While a handyman can buy nuts and bolts of virtually any size almost anywhere at little cost, there are times when he or she must renew stripped threads, cut threads to fit existing nuts, bolts or ...