The Independent Scratch Builder
Torque, fasteners, and building from nothing
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1 1 4 NPT Dimensions: 1-1/4-11.5 Thread Chart
The full designation is 1-1/4-11.5 NPT: a nominal 1-1/4-inch pipe size with 11.5 threads per inch. Its principal basic dimensions include a 1.660-inch pipe…
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Bolt Torque Basics for Builders: Specs, Sequence & Feel
What a torque spec actually controls, standard values for common fastener sizes, tightening sequence, and when hand-feel beats the wrench.
