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[–] slazer2au@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

my assumption is a machined bolt is not as tempered as a store purchased one so using an electric tool on it could strip the head.
Using a hand tool applies less torque so you are less likely to strip it.

[–] papalonian@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

"Machined" doesn't mean "homemade", it's a manufacturing method meaning that the threads of the bolt/nut were cut from a smooth piece of metal (as opposed to being cast or forged from a mold). Machined hardware is more likely to have defects like tiny nicks in the threads or bent threads that can damage/ destroy whatever you're using it to fasten. You can usually tell pretty quickly if you've got a shitty bolt or nut if you're threading it by hand - any irregularities are easy to feel. But if you just blast it with a power drill right off the rip, you won't feel any of it, and might end up with an unplanned permanent fixture.

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world -1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

But can I strip....myself??? I WANNA BE NAKED!!!

[–] NeatNit@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Not recommended while using power tools.

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Based on my posting history, I thought this comment was in reference to pissing and shitting your pants in your sleep.

[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Also not recommended while using power tools.

[–] CyberTaco@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

That sounds like quitter talk to me.