This is often caused by improper temperatures; either you used UHT (Ultra High Temperature) pasteurized milk or your curds got too hot when you were preparing for the stretching stage, or they didn’t get hot enough. The temperature of the curds before stretching should be 160° to 170°F. Why doRead More →
“Reuse: ASTM A490 bolts and galvanized ASTM A325 bolts shall not be reused. … ASTM A490 bolts and galvanized ASTM A325 bolts possess sufficient ductility to undergo one pretensioned installation, but are not consistently ductile enough to undergo a second pretensioned installation. Can torque to stretch fasteners be reused? Torque-to-yieldRead More →
The main reason is that when sewing woven fabrics, we typically use a straight stitch, and straight stitches can’t stretch so they will ‘pop’ and break when the fabric is stretched. We therefore need to use a stitch that can stretch with the fabric, like a zig zag stitch. IsRead More →
Recent studies caution people away from stretching before workouts, suggesting it actually impedes your body’s performance. According to this research, runners run more slowly, jumpers jump less high, and weight lifters lift more weakly by stretching, without significantly ensuring against injury during their exercise. Is it important to stretch beforeRead More →
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English the home/final stretcha) the last part of a track before the end of a race b) the last part of an activity, trip, or process As they enter the home stretch of the campaign, the president’s lead has grown. What does the phrase it’sRead More →
How tight should Dr. Martens be? Your boots should feel very snug out of the box, but not uncomfortable! … Boots will stretch and soften when worn in, but if they feel too tight when you try them on, they’re too small and you need to size up. Is itRead More →
Wearing the Jacket to Stretch It. Soak the denim jacket in lukewarm water to get it completely damp. Place the jacket in a lukewarm wash cycle to drench the material completely. To make the material even softer and more pliable, try washing it with a fabric softener, as well. ShouldRead More →
You may notice one side is always more comfortable than the other as we tend to use one side of our body more than the other. This stretch is good for lower body workouts and for runners as well. So even when you’re taking a small break in your dayRead More →
Breeches should be snug enough that you do not have wrinkles, gathers or folds of baggy fabric on the legs. Not only would these wrinkles detract from your appearance, they could cause friction rubs on your skin. Why are breeches so tight? Loose fabric creates friction, which can create rubRead More →
Stretch marks on your back, as with any location, occur once the skin has been stretched too far. The strain causes elastic fibers in the dermis to tear and scar. A common culprit of back stretch marks is rapid weight gain. Can exercises cause stretch marks? How to prevent stretchRead More →