It’s time to settle an age-old debate: nails vs. screws. Both are a form of ancient wood-fastening technology that still get the job done today. But how do you know which one to use for any given ...

SPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What do the small lines or numbers stamped on a bolt actually mean, and why do they matter? In an article featured on HelloNation, Tanner Chaffin of ...

Most engineers who deal with bolted joints are familiar with torque tables for SAE-grade bolts, but these are all too often used without regard for the yield strength of internal threads or the bolt’s ...

The task of driving screws improved exponentially about 30 years ago with the advent of the battery-powered cordless drill/driver. Today, the ubiquitous drill/driver is the go-to tool for virtually ...

In the last episode, I was left with a Volvo door handle in my hand, and a deeper understanding of the history of fasteners. So after the philosophy, let's get practical. The most under-used tool in ...

Having trouble freeing rusty bolts? We recommend this simple addition to your toolbox that will be a turnkey to freeing those ...