The process of tapping uses two separate tools: the tap which cuts the threads on the inner diameter of the hole, and the die which cuts the threads on the outer diameter of the bolt or …

How to Tap Screw and Bolt Threads: A very useful tool and skill to have is tapping screw and bolt threads. Tapping is a process of cutting threads into a hole so it can accept a bolt or screw …

Tapping Screw Threads: From time to time it is needful to screw something into something else, which may not yet accept a screw.  If the something else is metal, screw threads can be …

How to Tap a Hole: Tapping a hole is the process of creating threads on the sides of a drilled hole to enable screwing in a bolt or machine screw. This instructable will focus on primarily the use …

How to Tap/Thread Wood: When working with or designing metal parts, being able to have threaded holes for bolts is something that is great, and often taken for granted. It allows pieces …

Regardless of the size of the fastener, whether it's a chunky 1"-8 bolt, a pipe nipple or a 2-56 screw, the fundamental remains the same: build a stack of weld beads atop the stuck …

Make a Wood Tap From a Bolt: The ability to cut threads in wood can be useful for many projects. Often the needed tap can be expensive and a car ride away. For many applications, a tap can …

Make a Self Tapping Bolt: Sometimes you may need to add threads to a hole, but you don't want to go buy a thread tapping tool. Making a self tapping bolt is quick and easy. It works great if …

Technique: Wooden Nuts & Bolts: Thought nuts and bolts were strictly made of metal? Nope! Make your own and you're well on your way to fastener-free furniture.

The "Nuts and Bolts" of How I Design, 3D Print and Prepare Nuts and Bolts.: For those who have followed my 3D printing Instructables, you've noticed I use threaded assembly quite frequently …