Dear Pat: The last time I built my deck, I used nails, and now they look bad and many are loose. I am planning to redo the deck and some other outdoor projects. Should I use screws this time? -- Ned B ...

Thread Types and Their Impact on Stability Threads define how well a fastener grips materials. Coarse threads are ideal for softwoods or quick assembly, providing stronger holding power in less dense ...

(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) An important component in many industries is stainless steel screws and fasteners. Their advantages include high strength, corrosion resistance and possibility to operate at ...

Your engine is only as good as the fasteners that hold it together. In fact, that's true of every-thing on your car. But how do you know what fastener is correct for a given application? Actually, ...

When the chosen joining method involves the use of fasteners, the choice of fastener can be as important to joint integrity as the joint design itself. Nov. 15, 2002 When the chosen joining method ...

Which torque wrench is most accurate? We compare digital, click, dial, and deflecting beam types to see which one delivers ...

Resources for nuts, bolts, screws and related fasteners for motorcycles (bottom of page), including titanium, anodized, stainless steel, metric and more. If you have a tip on a good online source of ...