Hammering on screws explained in DIY column
A reader asks why craftsmen sometimes start screws with hammer blows. The article recommends drilling a shank hole, then a pilot hole, to maximize strength while preserving wood, and notes countersinking for flathead screws. Readers may submit questions to Thor Research Center in Marengo, Illinois.
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Thor Research Center
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Outdated Odds and Oddball Quips Parade in Local Note
A string of lighthearted lines recalls old times and modern hassles. The piece jokes about mutter-boating, wedding plans, and an old timer who remembers a busy summer knife and grinder cart, while noting fast buses to the dentist and July 4th firecrackers with all ten fingers intact.
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Grinder
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