The Ultimate Resource for All Handymen
If you are just starting with DIY or haven’t been doing much metalworking, you might not know the differences between drilling, boring, and reaming. After all, they are all processes …
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There are more than a dozen different types of drill bits when it comes to their shape and use. However, universal twist bits are by far the most widely used …
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Contrary to popular belief, nails are not the most popular fastener when it comes to general woodworking. Instead, it’s wood screws. When picking the right screw for your project, there …
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One of the most important questions to answer before joining two boards is what kind of fasteners to use. The second most important question is what size of fasteners to …
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I will assume that since you are trying to unscrew a screw without a screwdriver, you are in a hurry. That you don’t have the time to buy a screwdriver. …
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If you just managed to extract a damaged screw and are wondering what to do next, you’re in the right place. You could, theoretically, just take a new screw and …
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Considering that both screws and nails are widely used for connecting pieces of wood, to a layman they might seem interchangeable. And, while that is true to a certain extent, …
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Previously, I wrote about 4 tips that can help you avoid stripping screws. However, chances are that even if you follow all of them, you will still damage a screw …
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Even though there are various ways to extract them, there are fewer things more frustrating for handymen and DIYers than stripped screws. They can not only slow you down but …
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