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How to drill out a broken bolt or stud

September 28, 2018 admin 1

When bolts or studs snap, they often do not leave a perfectly flat surface on which to start drilling. This is a technique in which […]

Why torx bolts are better than Hex bolts

July 15, 2018 admin 3

It goes without saying that most things evolve over time, and bolts are no exception. The 6 point hex bolt design we know, see and […]

Always choose 6 point ratcheting wrenches; unless working with 12 point bolts

July 15, 2018 admin 0

As a follow up to my earlier post regarding the superiority of 6 point wrenches on 6 point bolts: Undoing stripped nuts with 6 point […]

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

June 8, 2018 admin 3

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 […]

Does an extension affect a torque wrench?

July 24, 2017 admin 4

Socket extensions do NOT affect the accuracy of a torque wrench. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction; newtons third law. If you turn […]

How to clean greasy hands after working on a car

July 23, 2017 admin 0

This method works better than methods like orange fast, or other dedicated cleaners made for cleaning greasy hands. This trick I actually learned from my […]

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