When a bolt or screw breaks off it leaves the hot rodder feeling befuddled and without hope. But take heart—Summit Racing Equipment, Harbor Freight, and Dave Akard of Burbank Speed are here to help ...

In the process of the “custovation*” of a well used — and possibly abused — motorcycle, you’ll eventually be dealing with threaded hardware replacement. More often than not the decision will be what ...

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 ...

A bloody hand streaks through the air, discharging the offending 1/2-inch-drive ratchet into an excursion through the garage wall. The only thing more piercing than the pain is the howl of agony that ...

A common motivator to start handling repairs yourself is to save money. However, the reality is that you’re not going to start saving right away. Buying the tools you need to start working washes out ...

Whether you are building something or making repairs, sometimes it is the smallest parts that fail and cause problems. Fasteners like screws and bolts play vital roles, which is why you should follow ...

A worn transmission cover and stripped bolt hole threads need careful repair. See how machining and precision work bring the components back to proper fit and function.