The average do-it-yourselfer hates to drill metal, especially steel. We don’t know how many questions readers have submitted and we’ve answered on that topic over the years. Even the most enthusiastic ...

Almost any general-purpose twist bit will do a decent job of drilling holes in metal. In fact, most drill bits labeled specifically for metal are manufactured to drill through various materials, ...

The E-Z Lok (Solid Wall) threaded inserts are for metal and come in assortment and installation kits. E-Z Lok inserts repair or reinforce threaded holes in soft metals such as aluminum, magnesium, and ...

Q.I'm currently making a toolbox that will be permanently mounted in the bed of my truck, just behind the cab. I have built a structural framework from angle iron, and I have drilled and tapped holes ...

Threaded fasteners are galvanized in specialized galvanizing facilities that centrifuge the fasteners to remove excess zinc from the threads. Australian Standard AS1214 recommends the obligatory ...