The tragic sinking of the Titanic nearly a century ago can be blamed on low-grade rivets that the ship's builders used on some parts of the ill-fated liner, two experts on metals conclude in a new ...

In Part 1, I demonstrated why a common approach to airbrushing rivets over metallic and pearl base coats can look acceptable ...

You may not have consciously thought about it, but the way we build cars is very different from the way we build airplanes. Your sedan or SUV has a smooth, unibody exterior because its individual ...

NEW YORK (AP) -- The tragic sinking of the Titanic nearly a century ago can be blamed on low grade rivets that the ship's builders used on some parts of the ill-fated liner, two experts on metals ...

Blind rivets, or breakstems, provide vibrationproof fastening for a wide variety of materials. But designers must know at least the basics before specifying them for applications. Rivets have been ...

This article was updated April 12, 2023. It was originally published Feb. 3, 2016. Blind rivets, also called pop rivets, are commonly used to hold components together more efficiently and reliably ...

First-rate hardware can enhance the look and feel of an opulent leather piece. Further, employing rivet setters and snaps in leather creation adds an aspect of sophistication and practicality to ...

I have been living and breathing fort-building projects the last few weeks for a "Fort Week" we've been running on Z Recommends this week. We've published hands-on reviews of the Fortamajig and the ...

For almost 150 years, denim jeans have been the hardy stalwart of fashion – practically everyone, everywhere, owns a pair. They’re tough and versatile, but also a major contributor to fashion’s not-so ...