Why are screws and bolts often used in metalwork?

They need little special equipment and allow reuse.

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  1. They are always stronger than welds
  2. They melt at low heat
  3. They need little special equipment and allow reuse ✔

Why: Mechanical fixings like screws and bolts need little specialist equipment and let parts be removed and reused.

Huh, didn't know that: Mechanical fixings like screws and bolts need little specialist equipment and let parts be removed and reused.

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Bolts are handy because they can be un-bolted.
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Answer: They need little special equipment and allow reuse. Mechanical fixings like screws and bolts need little specialist equipment and let parts be removed and reused.

  1. Metalworking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metalworking
    This is often used as it requires relatively little specialist equipment
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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