There are numerous reasons why a bolt might be too long for its intended use on a project. The first is the bolt needs to be shortened in order to fit into place. It might also be for cosmetic reasons ...

An angle grinder is the best tool to use for trimming down exposed bolt ends. Here’s how to do it. To do this, you’ll need a bench vise and an angle grinder with a metal cut-off wheel. Use a Sharpie ...

Biotechnology is about to get a major breakthrough in the textiles department – a market-ready manmade spider silk product is launching at SXSW this weekend. Bolt Threads, a San Francisco-based ...

Measuring torque when installing threaded fasteners is the best indicator of future joint performance, right? Actually, bolt tension is a better performance indicator, but measuring torque is far ...

When hot rodders build a street machine or street rod, countless hours are expended selecting the proper major components, building the drivetrain, detailing the chassis, choosing the right tires and ...

an Widmaier, cofounder and CEO of Bolt Threads, dons a white lab coat with his name and the numeral one—for employee number one—on the back before opening a door to the company’s lab. Inside, Widmaier ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nothing can bring a project to a halt quite like the discovery of a broken bolt. Whether it's something as simple as replacing an old mower ...

Bolt Threads has brought together some new and existing partners, including Stella McCartney, Kering (the fashion house behind brands like Balenciaga, Gucci, Alexander McQueen and Bottega Veneta), ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. YouTuber "whatnooowaaay," has attracted a lot of attention with a tool hack video showcasing an unusual solution for cleaning bolt threads. In ...