Fastener mistakes to watch out for

Whether you’re on a construction site or at home, making mistakes with your fasteners can come with serious problems. Learn about the most common fastener mistakes and avoid jeopardizing your project. Using the wrong tool to fasten it When you choose a fastener, consider the type of tool you need to fasten it with. For…

Fasteners in Denver

Fasteners, Inc. is the fastener supply store that will make sure that you get exactly what you are looking for in Denver. We specialize in all things related to fasteners supply and it is always done with great customer service. In fact, that is one of the things that makes our business special in Denver, our commitment to…

The proper screw length

At Fasteners, Inc. in Denver, we believe that knowing how to choose wood screw length is going to help you determine a better fastener to use and hence create a better product. We’d like to share some tips on just what to look for, depending on your specific project. The American Wood Council offers a…

Did you know there’s a Fastener Quality Act

Over the years, we’ve seen a lot of changes in the industry, including the passing of the Fastener Quality Act (FQA) of 1990. Amendments designed to clarify the rules and make it less burdensome were signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1999. The FQA protects the public by: Requiring fasteners to conform to…

All about washers, bolts, and nuts

No matter the project, it’s important to know all about bolts, nuts, and washers, so you choose the right fastener. Fasteners, Inc. in Denver can help you determine what length, gauge, shape, strength, and material that you will need for your project. Bolts Bolts go through a pre-drilled hole in two or more materials. Bolts…

A little info about Bolts

There are so many kinds of bolts, but Fasteners, Inc. can help you get to know your bolts and their many uses. Basically, a bolt is a small metal rod with threads and a head, and it uses a nut fastener with a threaded hole to assemble two unthreaded components. It may seem simple, but…

Here’s a lot of information about Wall Anchors

It’s important to know how to use wall anchors so there are no issues with them loosening up or damaging the wall. At Fasteners, Inc. in Denver, we offer a broad assortment of standard and specialized fasteners like the perfect wall anchor for every surface, as well as bolts, nuts, washers, screws, rivets, clips, clamps,…

How to avoid thread galling

At Fasteners Inc. in Denver, we would like to share some pointers on bolts and thread galling. Thread galling is also known as cold welding and although that may sound like a good thing, it’s not! Once galling has taken place, the only way to get the bolt out again is to split the nut.…

What Are The 5 Common Types of Screws?

When it comes to finding the perfect screws for your project, whether this is a DIY home project or a large company project, it is not always as easy as it may seem. In this article, we will be going over the 6 common types of screws as well as their uses to help struggling…