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Re:Amazon launches Part Finder, using technology acquired fr... by craftyguy on Saturday September 15, 2018 @01:59AM (#17993196)
> determine other key properties of the fastener including material strength

Given a random screw, can anyone determine material strength using household items? If so, I would definitely like to apply this to some personal projects I am working on!

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Re:Amazon launches Part Finder, using technology acquired fr... by inferiorhuman on Saturday September 15, 2018 @10:46PM (#17997060)
> Given a random screw, can anyone determine material strength using household items? If so, I would definitely like to apply this to some personal projects I am working on!

Yes. Fasteners are typically marked on the head/face.

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