It’s easy to cut bolts and small machine screws to length. On the other hand, there isn’t any job so small or simple that it can’t be done wrong, and this is a classic example. Get it right, and you ...
A new BMW patent hints at proprietary screws that resemble the brand’s emblem, raising questions about accessibility and ...
BMW has filed a patent for a new fastener design that underscores the automaker’s long-standing willingness to chart its own ...
Bolts are a common piece of hardware in DIY projects around the home and yard. Choosing the best type for your task can ...
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Overwhelmed with fastener options for your DIY projects? Learn about screw anatomy, types and materials to help you pick the best screw for your job.
Among my prized possessions I include Machinery's Handbook, which provides important information about fasteners, machining, tooling, gears, and materials. But this tome runs over 2,500 pages, so I ...
While Mercedes aims to make cars easier to repair, BMW has patented roundel-shaped screw heads that push owners to ...
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 ...
BMW has filed a patent for new fasteners that feature the brand’s distinctive 'roundel' logo as the screw head.
Resources for nuts, bolts, screws and related fasteners for motorcycles (bottom of page), including titanium, anodized, stainless steel, metric and more. If you have a tip on a good online source of ...
As some companies revolutionize the displays we rely on with ultra-thin technologies that can be literally folded in half, 0thers have focused on improving less flashier tech, like the lowly screw, ...
Taiwan has long been the top provider of screws to the United States. But its factories are struggling to survive under tariffs on steel and aluminum. By Meaghan Tobin and Xinyun Wu Photographs and ...