Typically, we’ll throw a simple helical spring lock washer on a stud or bolt, torque down the nut nice and snug, and call it a day, feeling like we’ve made a secure joint. But nothing could ...

Unless you are a mechanical engineer, you might not realize there’s a lot of nuances to something even as simple as a nut and bolt. How many threads do you need to engage? Do lock washers work?

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While a nylock is best if it's important that your nut doesn't come undone. The nylon plastic insert grips the bolt tightly and prevents accidental loosening. You can spread the load of both the ...

Sources tell Radio-Canada that U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned Canada becoming a U.S. state during his phone call with ...