Fasteners

Not all screws have a mushroom-shaped head that protrudes out of the surface in which they are installed. Some screws have a shallower, countersunk head. Known as flat screws, they are commonly used in furniture, door frames and other fastening … Read More

Ever wonder why so many wood screws are made of brass? Wood screws are threaded fasteners designed specifically for wooden objects. They typically feature a sharp pointed tip and coarse threading, the latter of which allows them to grip the … Read More

Beveled washers offer an effective load-distribution solution for uneven parts. When using a threaded fastener to connect two or more parts, you may need to use a washer as well. As the head of the threaded fastener presses against the … Read More

Washers are commonly used to protect parts from the stress of a threaded fastener. They are designed to distribute the load of a threaded fastener, such as a bolt. When you drive a bolt through a part, you’ll expose the … Read More

Have you ever tried to install a screw or bolt, only for the threads to become misaligned? A phenomenon known as cross-threading, it’s a serious problem that can leave the fastened parts loose and vulnerable to damage. Threaded fasteners like … Read More

If you’re going to fasten two or more objects together with a machine screw, you should consider using a machine screw nut. Nuts, of course, are used in conjunction with screws and bolts. They feature interior threading that mates with … Read More

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