We’ve all had this happen at some point while tightening hardware: It feels like it’s snugging up nicely, and then it suddenly seems to tun too easily. Or maybe you were removing stubborn hardware and ...

When you’re working on engines, machinery, or older equipment, stripped threads can quickly bring a project to a halt. That’s why thread repair kits are essential for any mechanic or DIYer who ...

A bloody hand streaks through the air, discharging the offending 1/2-inch-drive ratchet into an excursion through the garage wall. The only thing more piercing than the pain is the howl of agony that ...

A common motivator to start handling repairs yourself is to save money. However, the reality is that you’re not going to start saving right away. Buying the tools you need to start working washes out ...

Portland, Ore. — C-sert LLC officials say stripped platen bolt holes can be a thing of the past with their line of patented threaded inserts. Frequent mold changes and production pressures can lead to ...

When a bolt or screw breaks off it leaves the hot rodder feeling befuddled and without hope. But take heart—Summit Racing Equipment, Harbor Freight, and Dave Akard of Burbank Speed are here to help ...

Few things disturb us more than the bewilderment of a broken bolt or seized pipe plug in a casting. You’re at a loss for how to get the darned thing out. This is when you have to slow down and come up ...

Damaged bolt hole threads on a CAT D9T bulldozer get a careful, precise repair to bring the machine back to full working ...