Adding threads to your 3D prints is a life-changing feature, but obviously there are a lot of trade-offs and considerations when deciding on how to go about this exactly. Between self-tapping screws, ...

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 ...