Markings on Hex Bolt Heads What do those slashes and numbers generally mean on a hex bolt? It’s very simple, generally speaking on a clear zinc plated bolt you will notice 3 hash markings on the head. This represents grade 5 which carries a tensile strength of 120,000 psi. A gold color zinc plated bolt… Continue reading Bolt Head Markings

Flex Line Tip  from  Welder Series I used these little front panhard tabs (Welder Series part #219445) to hold the front section of my rear flex lines. I drilled them out to one little size smaller than 7/16″, which is a press-fit for the -3 end of the hose. This way I don’t have to… Continue reading Tip for Flex lines from Welder Series

Things  To Do With a Bracket”    Tips from  Welder Series NEWS:  I’ve ordered clamshell packages for all our little gussets, tubes, spacers, and small kits like hairpin axle brackets, U bolt kits, U bolt eliminator kits, adjuster kits, etc.  This will make it much easier to display Welder Series product on pegboard.   Keep some gussets… Continue reading Things to do with a Bracket … several tips from Welder Series

How To Accurately Bend LinesStory & Photos By Jim Clark (The Hot Rod MD) Copper, aluminum and mild steel tubing is relatively easy to bend which allows for correcting some mistakes when you bend it in the wrong place.  Stainless steel tubing is not so forgiving; when it is bent that is it.  So you… Continue reading Bending Brake Lines Story & Photos By Jim Clark (The Hot Rod MD)

HOSE ASSEMBLIES THE EASY WAYfrom  Koul Tools  Every time you look over a race engine you will notice most of the hoses are covered with a stainless braid. This stainless wrap protects the hoses from punctures or cuts. Very important in racing. Constant rubbing against body parts or even other hoses, tends to damage an… Continue reading Stainless Braided Hoses The Easy Way