Power nailers have become more common since the early 1990s. The type you need depends on whether you're building a frame or applying trim. Fasteners are an essential part of almost any do-it-yourself ...

Few fasteners can beat threaded ceramics nuts and bolts when it comes to withstanding heat, pressure, and corrosive environments. Just don't torque them too tight. Back in the late 1980s, I had my ...

When hot rodders build a street machine or street rod, countless hours are expended selecting the proper major components, building the drivetrain, detailing the chassis, choosing the right tires and ...

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 ...

The new Huck 360 nut and bolt from Alcoa Fastening Systems, Waco, Tex., resists vibrations and doesn’t loosen regardless of the vibrations or environment. It can also be installed quickly using ...

After reading your article in the Sept. 2018 issue “Dol-Drums: Swapping Disc Brakes Onto a GM 14-Bolt Axle” (bit.ly/2pWGsQx) I am wondering if the parts needed are the same for a 14-bolt semifloat GM ...

Nut and bolt sizers are a handy way to figure out the size of ratchet or socket wrench you need for a big project. They're not terribly expensive, but if you'd prefer to build your own for even ...

ASHWAUBENON — The Green Bay area’s renowned, “original world’s largest hex nut” has moved to a new, improved location in Ashwaubenon. It's been a decade since Packer Fastener CEO Terry Albrecht asked ...