In the process of the “custovation*” of a well used — and possibly abused — motorcycle, you’ll eventually be dealing with threaded hardware replacement. More often than not the decision will be what ...

This article was updated Jan. 17, 2023. It was originally published Oct. 21, 2004. Using the correct thread is critical for proper mating and replacing hydraulic fittings. First and foremost, it is a ...

Shoulder screws, also known as shoulder bolts and stripper bolts, are machine screws with an integral shoulder or journal between the head and thread. Although they are not readily available in local ...

If you read online forums you know there is much debate about identifying the optimum technique for removing the inevitable burrs created during machining of threaded parts. Internal threads – whether ...

I quickly calculate proper tap-drill diameters using this simple formula. Tap-drill diameter equals nominal diameter minus thread pitch. I quickly calculate proper tap-drill diameters using this ...