Thread: DIY locknuts, zero cost, making them: alternate ideas, anyone?
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jim rozen
 
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Default DIY locknuts, zero cost, making them: alternate ideas, anyone?
In article . com,
says...

Also, I'm not really clear on how this works, but elongation of the
bolt or stud is how things remain tight. From my understanding that's
why you torque a fastener, to apply the proper amount of preload.

Exactly right. Read Carroll Smith's book "Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners,
and Plumbing" for an excellent discussion of locking methods and
fasteners in general. Highly recommend.

Jim


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