Jul 21, 2014 Nuts and Bolts for Various Projects When you’re working on a project, you definitely want to make sure it’s secure, strong and protected. One of the best ways to do this is by using the best nuts and bolts available to ensure the connection is as solid as possible. These two fasteners […]

Jul 18, 2014 Stainless Steel Fasteners for Projects You may be familiar with all the benefits that come from choosing stainless steel fasteners for your projects, but you may not know exactly why stainless is so superior to other construction materials. While you have the option of using titanium, plastics, common steel or other materials

Jul 16, 2014 Technical Information on Sockets When you’re starting a do-it-yourself type project, it can be difficult to know all the tools, fasteners and mechanisms that are necessary to get the job done right. When it comes to fasteners, sockets may be your best bet, depending on the type of project you’re doing. They

Jul 15, 2014 Fastener Kit Materials So many different items could be characterized as fasteners. Door latches, zippers, and Velcro are all responsible for keeping certain materials together. When it comes to objects that are made of wood or metal, though, there is a whole different set of tools that can be used to bond

Jul 07, 2014 Types of Construction Washers In general, construction washers are used as a means of distributing the load of a screw or nut. However, these devices can be far more specific in terms of their function, and there are three types of washers available to customers. The Plain Washer Plain washers are responsible

Jun 30, 2014 Wave washers, also referred to as wave spring washers, are some of the best load-bearing washers available. They are tiny metal discs with holes in the middle, similar to small doughnuts in appearance. These components are not flat, but have a wavelike look as their name suggests. They are designed to absorb

Jun 23, 2014 When bringing together construction supplies, variety is the key to a successfully completed project. This is especially true when it comes to socket wrenches and their accompanying accessories. Socket wrenches allow the user to turn nuts and bolts at an accelerated rate, thereby making short work of what can often be a

Jun 16, 2014 Knowledge of the proper tools for a specific facet of construction can make the entire process a far more successful one. That’s why choosing the right socket head cap screws can be so important to ensuring a job well done. There is a variety of construction screws available, so selecting the right

Jun 09, 2014 When working with materials like metal and wood, the right tools are essential to a job well done. A drill press is one device that can make working with certain materials far easier than using alternate methods. Champion drill bits are the preferred accompaniment to a drill press, due to the company’s