There are numerous reasons why a bolt might be too long for its intended use on a project. The first is the bolt needs to be shortened in order to fit into place. It might also be for cosmetic reasons ...

When a bolt or screw breaks off it leaves the hot rodder feeling befuddled and without hope. But take heart—Summit Racing Equipment, Harbor Freight, and Dave Akard of Burbank Speed are here to help ...

Over the past few weeks we've looked at handy flexible hose clamp pliers, screw-holding screwdrivers and battery desulfators that rescue batteries from the dead. This week's cool tool, the nut and ...

Broken bolts are a common mechanical problem caused by a combination of stress, corrosion, improper installation, and fatigue over time. Removing a broken bolt can be a frustrating task, whether ...

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 ...

Few fasteners can beat threaded ceramics nuts and bolts when it comes to withstanding heat, pressure, and corrosive environments. Just don't torque them too tight. Back in the late 1980s, I had my ...

I was wondering whether a mechanical engineer type here could provide a reference for the proper grade of bolt to screw into a cast iron engine block. My theory, which appears to be backed by ...