An angle grinder is the best tool to use for trimming down exposed bolt ends. Here’s how to do it. To do this, you’ll need a bench vise and an angle grinder with a metal cut-off wheel. Use a Sharpie ...

Should I retorque head bolts? Yep, that seems to be a big question on the web and it gets, like most questions on the internet, a variety of answers. In short, at least here in 2020, the answer is no, ...

Bolts are a common piece of hardware in DIY projects around the home and yard. Choosing the best type for your task can ...

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 ...

Can I reuse head bolts? It's a broad question, so the answer is mainly yes and sometimes no. It depends on the application, meaning what engine do you have and how do you intend to use it? The one ...

Split heads and head bursts on threaded metal fasteners are classified as “surface discontinuities.” As such, they fall under the jurisdiction of quality standards such as ASTM F788/788M and SAE J1061 ...

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