Sizing a screw starts with one question: what must the screw hold, and how deep can it safely go? For a common wood-to-wood joint, use this starting ...
Read moreThree suppliers, one specification, and three different questions. When a purchasing team sends out an RFQ for stainless steel 304 screws, the replie...
Read moreA purchase order arrives with one line of description: SCREW, MACHINE, CROSS RECESSED PAN HD, FF-S-92 TY II, .164-32 UNC-2A x .500, ZINC PLATED. No d...
Read moreA facilities crew mounting a 55-inch display in a new office hits the same wall every time. Behind the drywall there is no timber, only a light-gauge...
Read moreA buyer once asked us to quote a large batch of stainless steel screws for a coastal installation. The drawing simply said "stainless steel." When we...
Read moreChoosing between brass and stainless steel screws usually comes down to how the fastener will be used and how long it must last. If you need strength...
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