Drilling or notching LVL and glulam must typically be avoided. However, in situations where it is not possible, these guidelines must be followed. Glulam beams are manufactured with lower-grade material in the mid-depth of the beam and higher-grade material positioned … Continue reading →

Yes, really, bacon. Many anglers would consider bacon too precious to use as bait, but this tasty breakfast staple does have a good track record with freshwater panfish. The key is to select pieces with mostly fat and only a … Continue reading →

Woods screws have a wider-spaced, medium-depth screw. Some wood screws – longer ones – often have a threadless shank at the top of them. Sheet metal screws, on the other hand, always have a tighter, sharper thread that cover their … Continue reading →

Use a hair dryer to heat up a spot on the PVC pipe and slowly apply pressure on the area you want to bend. Once you’ve made a bend to the desired angle you can remove the auger. This technique … Continue reading →

The World’s Strongest Synthetic Fibers Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene fibers (UHMWPE) are extremely strong and are the lightest of all ultra-strong fibers. The ultimate strength can exceed 3000 MPa. What is high strength polymer? High performance polymer is a … Continue reading →

While self-tapping screws will tap a hole into a soft material, self-drilling screws are capable of drilling a hole into anything from sheet metal to wood. This key difference is self-drilling screws have a tip like a drill bit, so … Continue reading →

Sheet metal screws are designed for connecting thinner metal objects to one another or connecting metal to wood, plastic, and other materials. Many can start their own pilot hole. What does SMS stand for in a screw? Stainless Steel, Set … Continue reading →

The national requirements for the fire-retardant grade of PVC foam board are up to the Bf1-t0 level. According to the national standard, the non-combustible material is classified as fire-proof grade A, such as stone and tile. Is PVC foam fire … Continue reading →

How do I know what type of thread I have? Measure the thread diameter with your caliper. For male threads, measure the Outside Diameter (O.D). For female threads, measure the Inside Diameter (I.D). Tapered: measure the 4th and 5th thread. … Continue reading →

Nylon is the toughest material between Nylon, Poly and PVC. What is stronger polypropylene or nylon? Both nylon and polypropylene are durable and resistant to stress, but polypropylene is stronger than nylon. In fact, polypropylene is sometimes referred to as … Continue reading →

How do you find fish from shore? Cast your line parallel to the shoreline. While you may have the urge to cast straight out toward the middle of the lake or pond, most of the fish will be close to … Continue reading →

Use an actual fishing hook, such as a barbed hook, or improvise a hook out of whatever you have available. Tie it to a piece of fishing line or to an improvised line. You can improvise a hook from many … Continue reading →

Quick answer: The best colors for night fishing are dark colors like black, red, and purple. These colors surprisingly show up better than bright colors because they leave a clear outline against a moon lit background. What color lights are … Continue reading →

Our results show that algae grows the best under white light and more in blue light than red light. Therefore, our hypothesis is partially supported because the growth rate was higher under the blue light in comparison to the red … Continue reading →

Top Alternatives to Command Strips VELCRO Strips. Adhesive Hooks. Ook Hardwall Hangers. Adhesive Putty. Magnetic Strips. Ladder Shelving. Which Command strip is strongest? Jumbo hooks allow you to hold up to 7.5 pounds! Using the revolutionary Command™ Adhesive, Command™ Decorative … Continue reading →