What are screws made of and how to use them
Screws are probably the most common stainless steel fasteners that are used in every industry. They are vital to all projects and equipment. We have a basic guide on screws and the types of screws. What are screws made of? Screws are made from different types of material. The most [...]
How to Use Self-Tapping Screws
What Is a Self-Tapping Screw? A self-tapping screw forms its own hole and taps its own thread as it is driven into various, different materials. Self-tapping screws are available in just about every type of screw head design available in the market. The most common being the Phillips or slotted head. [...]
Screws and Fasteners to Use for Your Deck
Are you looking to build a beautiful and sturdy deck? Unsightly screws and fasteners are both an eyesore and a potential safety hazard! Whether you are building a brand new deck or updating your existing deck, choosing the right screws and fasteners is important to ensure that you aren’t wasting money [...]
Differences between sheet metal and wood screws
A screw is never just a screw. There are, in fact, several different types of screws, each specially designed for a particular job and for use on specific materials. Most types of stainless steel screws are very easy to tell apart, as their shapes, lengths, heads, threads and points (or lack [...]
What Are Self-tapping Screws and How Do I Use Them?
Self-tapping screws have sky-rocketed in popularity over the last few years. This is because they promise maximum convenience as they drill their own holes when screwed into a multitude of surfaces, including surfaces made of wood, plastic, and metal. The Benefits of Self-Tapping Screws Not only do self-tapping screws make the [...]
How to Use a Drill for Screws
Everyone hates the painful task of turning a screw in by hand with a screwdriver. Can an electric drill be used, in much the same way as a screwdriver, to turn in or remove screws, you may ask? Well quite simply, the answer to that question is yes! Using a [...]
How to Use Self-Tapping Screws
If you are in the midst of a project, you are probably wondering whether or not to use self-tapping screws. The good news is that these types of screws are easy to use and offer a number of benefits. For example, the vast majority of self-tapping screws are extremely cheap to [...]
What Is Galvanic Corrosion and How Can You Prevent It?
Galvanic corrosion refers to corrosion damage that develops when two dissimilar materials are combined in a corrosive electrolyte. This is mostly found in marine environments. When dissimilar materials or metals combine, they create a positive and negative end of an electric circuit. One of the metals becomes the anode and corrodes [...]
