Over time if you don’t have washers the head of your screws will rub against the inside of the hole, or the end of the hole and make the hole bigger. As holes get bigger the table will begin to sway and you will tell people you bought a janky table.

What happens if I forget to put on washers?

Most notably, washers protect the surface from damage during installation. They distribute the pressure and prevent the fastener from moving or corroding. Skipping on washers can dramatically reduce the lifespan of how your product is put together. Ultimately, that leads to disaster for the product itself.

What can I use if I don’t have a washer for a screw?





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Quote from Youtube video: And I don't have any washers. However I do have some Molly bolts they're plastic and I was able to cut these Molly bolts with wire cutters. And use those as a washer.

Why do you need washers with screws?

The primary purpose of most washers is to evenly distribute the load of the threaded fastener with which they are used. Threaded fasteners stress the material in which they are driven. Driving a screw into wood, for example, may cause the wood to crack around the surface.

Why do you need a washer with a nut?

Before a threaded fastener (such as a screw) is driven into a surface, a washer may be placed through the end for greater protection. This prevents the bolt head and nut from scratching or indenting the surfaces of the two fastened parts, which could ultimately loosen the fastener.

Is washer necessary for nut and bolt?

Before attaching threaded fasteners into a surface, it is essential to place a washer through the end. These products usually keep the screw from loosening or distributing the load from the other components such as nut or bolt head over the surface area.

Do washers go on bolt or nut side?





If there is only one washer used with a nut/bolt, it usually goes on the nut side. The nut in most circumstances is more movable, and is more commonly turned to tighten the assembly. The washer helps prevent damage to the surface of the object being fastened.

Does the washer go on first?

Place the lock washer under the threaded fastener.



To help it accomplish this, put the lock washer on first, below the fastener. If your project calls for other washers or hardware elements, they should go on before the lock washer so that it can hold them in place.

Do I need washers when mounting a TV?

The screws that go into the back of the TV would be provided with the TV mount you purchase. I can tell you that typically on these new samsung 7,8 and 9 series you will need washers to make up a gap between the mount and the TV and also longer screws than what come with the TV mounting kit.

Are washers necessary on skateboards?

Do you need washers for skateboard bearings? Normal skate bearings need speed washers (or “speed rings”) to stop the bearing from fouling on the axle nut or the hanger face. Some trucks also don’t have enough thread on the axle to tighten the nuts down enough if you don’t have speed rings.

Do you need washers on skate trucks?



Once all four wheels have their two bearings each, it’s time to attach them to the trucks. To set yourself up, set the skate on its side again. Most trucks come with two axle washers per wheel, for a total of eight. These washers should go on either side of wheel to help it spin smoothly.

Do I need washers for bearings?

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