What are tapered leaves and straight leaves?
Automotive
Advertisement What are tapered leaves?  Tapered leaves are gradually narrowed towards the tip. They tend to be shorter than straight leaves. The leaves have smooth rounded edges for comfort and safety when handling. Advantages Tapered leaves allow measurements to be taken …
LEARN TO READ BOLT SPECIFICATIONS
Automotive
Advertisement A bolt is a type of threaded hardware fastener that is used to position two workpieces in specific relation to each other.  Bolts come in several configurations for their application and specification variances. Each bolt is specified with some …
Learn All about “Automotive Rivets”
Automotive
Advertisement Rivets provide an effective way to fasten two materials together without welding, adhesives, or any specialty tools or skills.  They can be used in automotive and non-automotive applications, but for this article, we’re going to focus on automotive rivets.  …
GUIDE TO TIGHTENING TECHNIQUE
Automotive
Advertisement POCKET GUIDE TO TIGHTENING TECHNIQUE This article provides an introduction to the technique of using threaded fasteners for assembling components, the application of power tools for the assembly, and the influence of tool selection on the quality of the …
How to make spark plug wires
Automotive
Advertisement Making your own spark plug wires is very simple. It is also, however, A fairly specific job relegated at this point mostly to antique motorcycles and Harley Davidson. But let’s be realistic. There’s a hell of a lot of …