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Fabricate Your Own Threaded Parts with Taps and Dies

Fabricate Your Own Threaded Parts with Taps and Dies

By Jordan Bunker

Jordan Bunker

Technical Editor at Maker Media. Maker. Hacker. Artist. Sometimes Scientist. Pretengineer. Builder of things. Maker of stuff.

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March 16th, 2017March 16th, 2017

Screws and bolts are simple options for fastening two pieces of material together. How would you go about making your own?

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Incredibly Useful, and Free, Guide to Fasteners

Incredibly Useful, and Free, Guide to Fasteners

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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August 22nd, 2016

Everything you always wanted to know about nuts, bolts, and other fasteners but were afraid to ask.

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