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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