Today, 13 years ago, Robert Earl "DJ Screw" Davis, Jr., died of a codeine overdose inside his Houston recording studio. He was only 29, and his impact on the world of hip-hop and pop music was just ...

You’ve experienced this. You glance into your refrigerator and say to yourself, “hmmm, low on ketchup, I better pick some up.” That’s how I am with shop supplies. I constantly scan my stash of glue, ...

Screws may be commonplace, but that doesn't mean they're simple. A screw is any shaft with a corkscrew groove carved around its surface and, regardless of their design, screws are usually used to ...

One of the greatest advantages of designing plastic parts is the vast number of assembly options a designer can apply to his or her design. The most common among these options is the use of screws.

Knowing the details of a linear-motion application increases the odds of choosing the right ball screw. The more thrust an application requires, the larger the diameter screw will be needed. That’s ...

Shoulder screws, also known as shoulder bolts and stripper bolts, are machine screws with an integral shoulder or journal between the head and thread. Although they are not readily available in local ...

Even if you aren't the handiest person in the world, you've probably encountered a stripped screw or two in your time. They are a common enemy of the home do-it-yourselfer and can throw a wrench in ...