Stainless steel is an alloy that starts with basic iron with up to 8 alloys added, depending on the quality. Stainless steel must contain at least 10.5 % chromium.It is this element that reacts with the...
Information to help you select the right adhesive backing on pressure sensitive reclosable fasteners such as 3M's Dual Lock (aka Industrial Strength velcro or EZ Pass velcro). There are several different...
It all has to do with psi or more simply hardness. Grade 8 is the hardest, Grade 5 is medium, Grade 2 is the softest.Grade 8 is common in heavy manufacturing like large trucks and tractors. Grade 5 is very...
ALLO The Thing not to do is go on top of the roof and try to fix the problem when the storm is on. Tonight there was a big storm, rain, lightning, high winds. The roof started leaking, down in the upstairs...
For this discussion we will talk sizes and characteristics of the most common kinds of washers. We will leave grading and hardness for another time.The most common washers in use today are:Flat-which come in...
Like it or not, metric fastners are here and becoming more prevalent in the manufacture of many products, particularly automotive.Knowing a few basics about what types of metric fasteners are in use can save...
Fasteners for metal and wood HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT FASTENERS There are many sizes and styles of nails and screws available. As construction materials and techniques evolve, fastener design keeps pace with...
There are several ways or methods to finish Drywall or "sheetrock". There are machines on the market which make the job go very fast, but these are expensive and used only by pros. This is one job that can be...