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Originally Posted by gpitts714 View Post
Why should you screw the studs all the way in and then back them out 2 turns?
Metal expands when heated and fasteners hold best when drawing against one side of the thread. Imagination should be able to take it from here.
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Old 09-12-2012, 05:23 AM
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