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Expert advice, product know-how, and news from the world of fasteners — straight from the team that’s been doing this since the 1980s.
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Concrete Screw Guide

  Concrete Screws Guide Many improvement and construction projects involve nailing or screwing into concrete. Common situations include: Affixing sole plates to concrete floors. Attaching metal conduit to a concrete

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Types Of Fasteners

Table of Contents: What Is a Fastener? Different Types of Fasteners Screws Nails Bolts, Nuts and Washers Anchors Rivets Different Uses for Fasteners Quality Fasteners From the Fastener Experts  

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How to Use Self-Tapping Wood Screws

Using Self-Tapping Screws In any type of construction job, knowing the different kinds of screws available is essential. Certain projects require specific fasteners and self-tapping screws are one of the

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18-8 vs. 304 Stainless Steel

18-8 vs. 304 Stainless Steel If you have a project that needs fasteners, you have several options to choose from. Screws come in a wide range of sizes, threads, heads

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Screw Point Types

Screw Point Types Screws consist of a head, shank, threads and the tip or point. The point of a screw is the first part of the screw to make contact

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Types and Uses of Sheet Metal Screws

Table of Contents: Sheet Metal Screw Features Sheet Metal Screw Types How to Use Sheet Metal Screws The Fastener Experts Have You Covered   Types and Uses of Sheet Metal

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History of Screws

History of Screws If you use screws frequently, you may have, at some point, wondered about the history of the screw. Who invented the screw? How were screws used in

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Installing Drywall Anchors – Tips & Tricks

How to Install Drywall Anchors When hanging artwork, shelves, TVs or other heavier items on hollow walls, you can drastically increase their security by installing wall anchors. Anchors reduce the

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