Screws

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Threaded on both ends. Used for assembling pieces of furniture end to...

Use when installing drywall or decking material. Coated to prevent...

Also called a lag bolt. Similar to wood screws but stronger. Used when ordinary screws are too short or too lightweight and when increased...

Can have round, oval, flat and fillister heads. Intended to be screwed into pre-threaded holes in metal. May look like a bolt, but user...

A screw eye consists of screw thread at one end and a ring at the other. A screw hook consists of screw thread at one end and a hook at the...

Prevents bolts from loosening due to vibration. The thumb screw type can be tightened by hand. Headless set screws are tightened with a...

Fastens thin metal to thin metal. Threaded its entire length. Can have flat, oval, round or binding heads. Typical lengths range from...

Used to secure wood together. Usually made of unhardened steel, stainless steel, aluminum or brass. Steel screws can have a choice of several...

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