That’s why thread repair kits are essential for any mechanic or DIYer who frequently works with aluminum or softer metals that are prone to wear. They allow you to restore damaged threads, strengthen ...

We have all done it, overtightened a bolt and blown out the threads. When a bolt starts to tighten up and then go suddenly loose, you know that the threads are toast and now you have a problem.

We’ve all had this happen at some point while tightening hardware: It feels like it’s snugging up nicely, and then it suddenly seems to tun too easily. Or maybe you were removing stubborn hardware and ...