The Rain Bird sprinkler-adjusting screwdriver is a good single-purpose tool, but can also come in handy as a problem-solver. Read More
Hardware for Connecting T-Slot Aluminum: Anchors, End Fasteners, and Brackets
Learn about the 3 main ways to fasten T-slot aluminum together. Read More
What the Heck are Milwaukee’s ECX Screwdrivers and Bits for?
Just what are ECX screwdrivers and bits? What kind of screws are they designed to drive? Read on to find out. Read More
Lee Valley Double-Headed Picture Screws, and Similar Products
Lee Valley has some new double head screws that they say are the “best ever” for hanging pictures. Read More
FastCap RocLoc Drywall Anchors
FastCap RocLoc anchors are super-strong drywall anchors that are easily installed and removed. Read More
Kreg Pocket-Hole Plug Cutter
Kreg’s coming out with a new custom pocket hole plug cutter that works with their full-size jigs. Do you plug your pocket holes? Read More
Favorite Brand of Nailer Nails?
Do you have any strong preferences when it comes with nailer nails? Read More
Ply90 Brackets Make it Easier to Build Plywood Furniture and More!
Here’s a neat one-bolt bracket for securing plywood together at right angles! Read More
Easily Remove Nails with the Mayhew NailBoss
The Mayhew NailBoss straightens bent nails and drives them backwards through the front of lumber for easier removal. Read More
Hands On: Camo Hidden Deck Fastening System
The Camo Hidden Fastener system provides an easy way to fasten deck boards without unsightly screw heads. Here’s Ben’s experience with the system after using it to build a small deck. Read More
Knife Edge Screwdriver Bit
There’s a new modified Phillips screwdriver bit that is said to make traditional Phillips bits obsolete once and for all. Read More
Bongo Ties, Hooked Elastic Ties, Ball Bungees
Here are 3 more types of elastic cable wraps – Bongo Ties, Planet Waves hooked elastic ties, and ball bungees. Read More
You Can Never Have Enough Screws
Just when I thought I was done buying fasteners, I needed *just one more* size. Again. Read More
Make Your Own Rubber Washers and Gaskets with a Hollow Punch Set
A dual-cutting hollow punch set is perfect for making your own custom-sized rubber washers and gaskets! Read More
What Do You Think About Screw and Fastener Assortments?
What do you think of screw and fastener assortments? Are they worth the money or not? Read More
Did Outlaw Fasteners Come Out With the World’s Best Screw?
Outlaw Fasteners have come out with a new innovative deck screw that they say is the World’s Best. Are they right? We’re inclined to say yes. Read More
Spax Screws to the Rescue!
A couple of Spax screws were more than a match for the oversized holes drilled into store-bought speakers stands. Hoorah! Read More
Paslode Claims Their Nails are Exactly as Advertised
Recent testing is said to prove that Paslode’s nails meet code requirements for corrosion resistance and dimensional tolerances. Read More
New Special Edition Kreg Toolboxx Pocket Hole Jig and Screw Kits
Kreg has come out with a complete pocket hole jig kit, and a screwdriver assortment complete with an organizer Toolbox. Read More
How to Prevent Unauthorized Removal of Square Drive Screws?
Are there any ways to prevent the unauthorized removal of square-recess/Robertson screws? Read More
Pocket Hole Joinery 101
We’ve got a series of pocket hole jig reviews on the way. If you’re not too familiar with pocket hole joinery, here’s a quick primer! Read More
How to Remove Large Nails With a Nail Puller
Here’s how to remove a large nail from a piece of wood with a conventional nail puller. Read More
Huge Spax Screws Selection Pops Up at Home Depot
In recent years I have been buying 99.9% of my screws and other fasteners online. Home Depot now stocks Spax screws, a good reason to start purchasing screws locally again. Read More
Paslode “Nail the Cure” and Other Tool Skins
Paslode is now offering a bunch of tool skins for their line of cordless framing nailers, including one that promotes breast cancer awareness. The Let’s Nail The Cure decal is just $7.99, with 25% of proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization. A few additional skin designs, shown in the following gallery, are […]
AS Machinery & Materials Co. (ASMC) – Fasteners Galore!
AS Machinery & Materials Co. (ASMC) has received an influx of new inventory of thousands of pounds and millions of fasteners. Alex’s prices are fairly competetive, and he has developed a rock-solid reputation amongst his customers. You can check out a list of ASMC’s inventory here, and be sure to check out Alex’s announcement on the GarageJournal forum for ordering […]