According to Loctite’s manufacturer, Henkel, Loctite (loctiteproducts.com) does go bad. The technical data sheets of both thread-locker 271 (red) and 242 (blue) say that the shelf life of each is 24 ...

Thread locking adhesive that can save you lots of headaches ... but only if you use it correctly. Threadlocker can be an incredibly useful tool in any DIYer's arsenal. Used to ensure nuts and bolts ...

The various nuts and bolts that hold mechanical projects together are susceptible to spontaneous loosening, no matter how tightly you ratchet them down. This is because subtle vibrations from external ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Ever since a camping trip to Acadia two summers ago, when I squeezed four human ...

If you've spent much time working in any sort of DIY space you've probably come across Loctite Threadlocker at one point or another. Loctite makes all kinds of adhesives, including plastic superglues ...

There are very few things we find more frustrating than starting what should be a simple part swap, only to snap off a bolt. That's an automotive lesson some of us have learned the hard way. What ...