Comments on: Bolt Boot Camp: 6 Things to Know About Threaded Fasteners

By: Tracy

Tracy — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:16:23 +0000

It may be a good alternative to try the “v” angled thread files. The angle is 60% degrees so it is similar to the angle on Inch, Metric, Pipe, Male, and Female Threads. The files are basically round and they work great in restoring internal and external threads.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 18:41:43 +0000

In reply to Millie Hue. That's a great point Millie. Great article written by Sean Derrick. Keep the great fastener related work coming!

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:21:27 +0000

I just drilled a hole in the crank shaft of a honda engine that came off a non=-working high pressure sprayer. I will replace the non workin engine on my lawn mower.with it. After I threaded the hole, I realized that I didn’t drill the hole for the bolt that holds the blade on, deep enough. I would have drilled the hole deeper and threaded it further, but I was afraid I would damage the threads.
Your article that says twice the diameter of the bolt is enough. It is a fine thread, so I think I am good with a little less. Thank you very much for the great article

By: Gregory Wood

Gregory Wood — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 22:38:54 +0000

I asked my phone about deep threaded bolts. This is the article I got.
MOST EXCELLENT SCHOOLING!
Very technical yet I was able to understand every word.
The mark of a good teacher.
Thank you for the knowledge.

By: Alice Carroll

Alice Carroll — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 23:42:46 +0000

It’s helpful to know that that one of the most defining feature of a bolt compared to a screw is that it uses nuts. My newest project that I’d like to be able to finish by the end of this month is a bedframe that I will be using for my bedroom. I can see how being more knowledgeable about metric fasteners can ensure the durability of the entire structure.

By: Kristofer Van Wagner

Kristofer Van Wagner — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 05:11:43 +0000

Thank you for sharing that the right nuts and bolts will ensure a secure fastener. My brother is undertaking a DIY project and is looking for nuts and bolts. I will advise him to ensure it is secured well.

By: Joseph Burns

Joseph Burns — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:02:37 +0000

I’m reconnecting two broken parts of a flat metal outdoor table leg using a separate piece of flat metal to re connect the two parts. I’m using 1/4-20 bolts. What is the minimum number of bolts needed for each of the two parts and their pattern placement?

By: Harsha Reddy

Harsha Reddy — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 09:53:48 +0000

What a content..! Extremely useful for me ????.. Got the difference between nut and bolt and their pitches also

By: Angela Waterford

Angela Waterford — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:49:46 +0000

One of the fasteners on my trailer broke, and I just realized that it’s a U-bolt so I need to buy one if I plan to attach it to my pickup truck for my outdoor camping trip next month. It’s great to know that this type of fastener will need a nut in order to make sure that it’s secure enough to allow me to pull the trailer while I drive. I think I’ll look for someone who sells these in bulk in case I’ll need more of it or if I have to replace it.

By: Scott Beets

Scott Beets — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 16:42:30 +0000

Sean, Interesting and useful information. I am trying to ascertain the pullout strength of a #14-10×2″ screw versus a #14-14X 2″ screw and ran across this information. I would like to cite it to my employer that a 14-10 screw in 24 gauge metal is weaker than a 14-14 for pullout; I believe this to be correct from the information you have given. in #5. May I also ask your background or credentials?