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Month: June 2018

Are Grade 8 bolts more brittle than Grade 5? (8.8 vs 10.9 Metric)

June 8, 2018 admin 1

One common misconception about bolts is that a higher rated bolt is stronger, yet more brittle, and therefore lower grades should be used in places […]

Removing rusted nuts and bolts with Induction heating

June 7, 2018 admin 0

If you live anywhere with winter, road salt, or even extended periods of rain, you will become sympathetic to just how unforgiving rust can be […]

Best sockets that hold bolts and nuts from falling out

June 7, 2018 admin 0

One of the biggest time wasters of working on a car is looking for a bolt or nut that fell out of its socket and […]

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