Hardware

Check Out These Defective Eye Screws

Jun 13, 2023 Stuart 49 Comments

These eye screws aren’t supposed to look like this!

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.

Hardware

Vertically-Lifting Wall Cabinet Door Hinges – Thoughts?

May 9, 2017 Stuart 31 Comments

Have you seen these vertical-lifting cabinet door hinges before?

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!

DIY Projects

Hands On: Camo Hidden Deck Fastening System

Jan 26, 2016 Benjamen 31 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.

Hardware

Piranha Lox Mounting System

Mar 31, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

Piranha Lox’s quick-release mounting system can be used to secure small items to walls and other vertical surfaces.

Accessories

Veritas Drywall Nuts Help Secure Heavy Loads

Mar 31, 2015 Stuart 24 Comments

Veritas Drywall Nuts offer a great new way to mount things to drywall-covered wood studs.

Accessories

Handy Hardware: Leveling Mounts and Feet

May 30, 2013 Stuart 7 Comments

This week’s handy hardware highlight: leveling feet.

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