Overdriving fasteners can affect their shear capacity. There are several factors that are responsible for it. But there is a solution to avoid fastener overdriving from happening. Technology has come a long way since screwdrivers were our only option. Today we have cordless drills and automatic machines...
Read moreHow to Use a Drill for Screws
Everyone hates the painful task of turning a screw in by hand with a screwdriver. Can an electric drill be used, in much the same way as a screwdriver, to turn in or remove screws, you may ask? Well quite simply, the answer to that question is...
Read moreFastener Use in Marine Fabrication & Importance of Original Equipment Manufacturer
Marine fabricators make aluminum, stainless steel, fabricated metal, and other products that are used to build boats and other marine vessels. They cut, shape, join and repair the metal components that make up the hulls, frames, and other structures of boats. These structures may include fuel tanks,...
Read moreWhat are the best screws to use for plywood boat building?
In the past, plywood boat building was quite the chore and more effort would be required when it came to fastening. Before any screws could be inserted, pre-holes had to be drilled and each screw manually run-in with an old-fashioned screwdriver. With the advent of new fasteners...
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