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 ...

If there’s an enduring image of how large steel structures used to be made, it’s probably the hot riveting process. You’ve probably seen grainy old black-and-white films of a riveting gang — ...

Choosing the right fasteners can make or break your deck’s longevity, safety, and appearance. From nails to screws to hidden systems, each has its place depending on framing, surface boards, and ...

The one universal law for any engine whether or not a cylinder head bolt can be reused is what condition is it in. Head bolts removed from an engine running with a blown head gasket can be rusty. If a ...

The new Huck 360 nut and bolt from Alcoa Fastening Systems, Waco, Tex., resists vibrations and doesn’t loosen regardless of the vibrations or environment. It can also be installed quickly using ...

A carbon core wrapped in a 7075-alloy metal jacket with remarkable accuracy, boosted kinetic energy, and maximum penetration. Quiet, durable, and hits like a ton of bricks: This brawny build is ...

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, ...

Mark J. Hahn parked his Ford Raptor next to an industrial building in northwest Houston at 6:30 a.m., knowing it would soon be boxed in by double-parked workers. His aerospace bolt company had ...

Industry bodies urge withdrawal of QCOs on fasteners, warning high compliance costs, supply shortages and MSME output cuts ...

Boeing has sold more than 900 787 Dreamliner commercial jets without ever having flown one, but with delays stacking up like holiday traffic over O'Hare you have to wonder if all those customers ...