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Rain Bird Rotor Tool 5000 Rotor Screwdriver

Fasteners

The Surprisingly Useful Rain Bird Rotor Tool 5000 Screwdriver

Aug 8, 2019 Ben V 11 Comments

The Rain Bird sprinkler-adjusting screwdriver is a good single-purpose tool, but can also come in handy as a problem-solver.

Aluminum Anchor Fasteners, End Fasteners and Brackets - Anchor Fastener

DIY Projects

Hardware for Connecting T-Slot Aluminum: Anchors, End Fasteners, and Brackets

Feb 15, 2019 Ben V 35 Comments

Learn about the 3 main ways to fasten T-slot aluminum together.

ECX bit straight on closeup

Electrical Tools

What the Heck are Milwaukee’s ECX Screwdrivers and Bits for?

Feb 16, 2018 Benjamen 102 Comments

Just what are ECX screwdrivers and bits? What kind of screws are they designed to drive? Read on to find out.

Lee Valley Best Ever Picture Screw

Fasteners

Lee Valley Double-Headed Picture Screws, and Similar Products

May 5, 2017 Benjamen 18 Comments

Lee Valley has some new double head screws that they say are the “best ever” for hanging pictures.

DIY & Home

FastCap RocLoc Drywall Anchors

Oct 26, 2016 Benjamen 23 Comments

FastCap RocLoc anchors are super-strong drywall anchors that are easily installed and removed.

Fasteners

Kreg Pocket-Hole Plug Cutter

Oct 11, 2016 Benjamen 12 Comments

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?

Senco DA Style Finish Nails

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Favorite Brand of Nailer Nails?

May 27, 2016 Stuart 21 Comments

Do you have any strong preferences when it comes with nailer nails?

Fasteners

Ply90 Brackets Make it Easier to Build Plywood Furniture and More!

Apr 19, 2016 Benjamen 14 Comments

Here’s a neat one-bolt bracket for securing plywood together at right angles!

Accessories

Easily Remove Nails with the Mayhew NailBoss

Feb 16, 2016 Benjamen 20 Comments

The Mayhew NailBoss straightens bent nails and drives them backwards through the front of lumber for easier removal.

DIY Projects

Hands On: Camo Hidden Deck Fastening System

Jan 26, 2016 Benjamen 29 Comments

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.

Drills & Drivers

Knife Edge Screwdriver Bit

Jul 15, 2015 Stuart 94 Comments

There’s a new modified Phillips screwdriver bit that is said to make traditional Phillips bits obsolete once and for all.

Accessories

Bongo Ties, Hooked Elastic Ties, Ball Bungees

Dec 10, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Here are 3 more types of elastic cable wraps – Bongo Ties, Planet Waves hooked elastic ties, and ball bungees.

Socket Cap Screw Assortment

Editorial

You Can Never Have Enough Screws

May 13, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

Just when I thought I was done buying fasteners, I needed *just one more* size. Again.

Mayhew Hollow Punch Set

Fasteners

Make Your Own Rubber Washers and Gaskets with a Hollow Punch Set

Mar 26, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

A dual-cutting hollow punch set is perfect for making your own custom-sized rubber washers and gaskets!

Socket Cap Screw Assortment

Editorial

What Do You Think About Screw and Fastener Assortments?

Mar 18, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

What do you think of screw and fastener assortments? Are they worth the money or not?

Outlaw Fasteners Screw Boxes

Accessories

Did Outlaw Fasteners Come Out With the World’s Best Screw?

Oct 1, 2013 Stuart 38 Comments

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.

Spax #10 Flat Head Wood Screw

Fasteners

Spax Screws to the Rescue!

Jan 31, 2013 Stuart 19 Comments

A couple of Spax screws were more than a match for the oversized holes drilled into store-bought speakers stands. Hoorah!

Strip of Paslode Framing Nails

Fasteners

Paslode Claims Their Nails are Exactly as Advertised

Jan 9, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Recent testing is said to prove that Paslode’s nails meet code requirements for corrosion resistance and dimensional tolerances.

Kreg Toolboxx Pocket Hole Jig Kit

DIY & Home

New Special Edition Kreg Toolboxx Pocket Hole Jig and Screw Kits

Oct 26, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

Kreg has come out with a complete pocket hole jig kit, and a screwdriver assortment complete with an organizer Toolbox.

Square Drive Bolt

Editorial

How to Prevent Unauthorized Removal of Square Drive Screws?

Aug 15, 2011 Stuart 23 Comments

Are there any ways to prevent the unauthorized removal of square-recess/Robertson screws?

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