It's easy to visually distinguish between nails and screws, but what makes each one better for certain projects? It's about ...

Ever been strolling through a hardware store or perhaps an auto parts establishment and wondered of the meaning behind the markings on the hundreds of thousands of bolt heads on the shelf? Whether you ...

Torque-to-yield bolts are bolts designed to stretch past their elastic range, allowing them to maintain better sealing across ...

When we think of woodworking, we think of either nails or wood screws to connect the pieces. However, in many instances, through-bolts can provide greater strength and stability. A through-bolt is a ...

We've all been here -- A simple project goes down the rabbit hole when you realize there's about three-times as many fasteners holding something together than you expected. Even better, each bracket ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Screwdrivers are among the simplest hand tools and everybody knows how to use one.

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, ...

Aerospace fasteners refer to various hardware tools such as screws, rivets, nuts, bolts and pins, which mechanically fix or join two or more components together. Aerospace fasteners are durable and ...

It’s time to settle an age-old debate: nails vs. screws. Both are a form of ancient wood-fastening technology that still get the job done today. But how do you know which one to use for any given ...