Tool Talk: Answering your bolting and DIY questions

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QUESTION

Hi John,

I'm not sure you've got enough material to go at trying to heli coil a nut.

- John Wade

QUESTION

Hi John,

Why do plate washers fit the bolts so loosely, is this intentional?

I get real OCD about this sometimes and we'll often use the next size smaller which requires filing or drilling for a good fit. The more visible the application the more likely I am to do this as it makes my fabrications look wonky with sloppy washer fit.

Is this a bad idea?

- Bobby Featherston

QUESTION

Hi John,

Can you go through how to store and look after a torque wrench and other safety critical measurement tools that live in the average FatCave?

- Chris Walker

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