Do you remember the first time you stripped a screw? I do. My dad was not happy because I stripped it trying to take it out. Fortunately we finagled it out, but it was ugly. When it comes to screws, there are a lot of different types of screws as well as an intricate set …
Art on the wall is the finishing touch every home needs, and its important to use the right nails to put them up, so they stay up! There are so many different kinds of frames used to hold art, and as well as many types of walls. From a metal frame with glass interior, to …
A bolt is not something most of us spend a lot of time thinking about, but if we didn’t have them, every appliance and gadget we own would literally fall apart. The first bolt is believed to have been used in 400 BC. However, it took nearly 2,000 years for the bolt and its accompanying …
Mining and the building of infrastructure are fascinating subjects when it comes to American history. Many people moved to the United States seeking fortune. Once they got here, there was a massive move to the west. Men flocking to the mines built many parts of our country, allowing some to strike it rich, while others were sent to their …
Did you know there are various kinds of bolts? I didn’t. I thought when you bought bolts, there was only one kind. You just needed to find the right size you needed for the project. Whether you’re putting together a bed, a bookshelf, or a deck, you’re probably going to need some bolts. However, which …
If you’re like me, then you’ve put together tables, bookcases, and other furnishings requiring screws for your home. The screws hold a small amount of weight and are usually furnished. For items that must hold serious weight, bolts with a tensile strength of at least 77,000 per square inch or psi are required. Thus when …
When you conjure up an image of a bolt, you probably end up picturing something a lot like a carriage bolt…whether you realize it or not. Carriage bolts have a very standard bolt look and they have a pretty standard bolt function, too. Of all the bits and pieces and tools and things you have …
You’ve probably got more than one type of bolt floating around int he bottom of your toolbox. You might have a few in your tool drawer. Heck, you may have one in the spare change holder in your car. There are all kinds of bolts and you can find them in all kinds of places …
You’re pretty handy with a hammer and screwdriver. You’re not afraid to get your hands dirty, to crawl under the sink, to open up that panel, to do it yourself. You can work with plywood and drywall and insulation and piping. But when you see concrete, you just stop. Even the savviest DIYer can be …
Walking up and downstairs is a real pain in the…legs. Going up and down flights of stairs stresses out your muscles and it takes much longer than just zipping up and down an elevator, which is why most people opt to ride when they’re going between floors rather than walk. How much of a pain …
Look around you right now. Whether you realize it or not, you’re surrounded. In probably every direction you can look, no matter where you are, you’re looking at more than one hanger bolt. These bolts actually hold your entire life together. You just don’t realize it, because hanger bolts hold the world together in silence. …
Hex is a word with a pretty bad reputation. After all, witches use hexes. But anyone who doesn’t like the word hex doesn’t know a lot about hex bolts. These are really do-anything and go-anywhere bolts that can be used for a huge variety of building and home projects. A hex may be a curse …
If you build a deck using the wrong screws, you could end up in a heap of rubble instead of sipping wine and schmoozing the neighbors. So, let’s get this right. When you want to build something at home, the last thing you want to do is spend hours trolling through the hardware store figuring …
While this guide to drill bits focuses on the various aspects and types of drill bits, you are encouraged to purchase a drill bit kit. I’m suggesting that from hard-won experience because you never know when you will need that one drill bit you never thought you would use. It happened about six years ago, …
Lug nuts are small wheel fasteners that vary in shapes depending on types but they typically have a rounded or tapered end (seat). They’re made of chrome-plated steel but titanium or anodized aluminum lug nuts also exist as lighter-weight alternatives for racing cars. As wheel fasteners, they’re important parts of your vehicle because they keep the wheels …
Nails are one of the most enduring and most common construction materials. Building a wooden house alone can entail 20,000 to 30,000 of nails used. Originally, nails were made of bronze. Then came copper and eventually iron. The earliest crafted nails were made by ancient Egyptians and date back 3400 B.C. It was also common …
Not only are there many types of screws and screwheads, there’s an intricate number of different parts of a screw. Check out our custom diagram above which clearly indicates each part. Who knew there was so much involved in designing and making a screw. Here are brief descriptions of each part. Drive: This is the …