Fasteners Blog

The Importance of Roofing Screws

justinea — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:59:54 +0000

We really must remember to thank the Greeks more often for their many contributions toward modern society, particularly for the screw that they so wittingly bestowed upon the world back around the first century. Take a moment and imagine where we wou

The Resilience of the Plastic Fastener

justinea — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:14:36 +0000

In many contexts, plastic fasteners— as opposed to metal fasteners— are preferred for a variety of reasons, though are typically favored for their economic and aesthetic benefits, in addition to their high levels of durability. Despite the fact t

Putting It All Together, One Screw at a Time

justinea — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:05:22 +0000

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During her morning walk this past Sunday, my mom slipped and fell on a patch of ice, shattering a major bone in her lower left arm and landing her in the hospital. Not surprisingly, a break this severe mean

The Nuts and Bolts of Fasteners

justinea — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:27:58 +0000

Fasteners image courtesy of Elgin Fastener Group.

I had a middle-school science teacher who slipped on some black ice while driving home from a thanksgiving dinner. At the legal

Oh To Be a Self Tapping Screw…

justinea — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:22:50 +0000

Self Tapping Screw image courtesy of Ford Fasteners, Inc.

There are those who can do things for themselves and then there are those who need other people to do things for them.

Don’t Screw Around with the Metric Fastener!

justinea — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:25:14 +0000

Metric Fasteners image courtesy of Hercules Fasteners.

The United States is a great place in a many ways, but man oh man can it be an uncompromising and arrogant old coot of a c

Speeding Along with Automotive Fasteners

justinea — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:03:26 +0000

Being born and raised in Michigan, I definitely did not lack in my education of Detroit’s rich, colorful and at times tragic history. Just as I learned of Grand Rapids’ old penchant for fine furniture, my state’s pride in the accomplishments of

Getting Starry Eyed Over Stainless Steel Fasteners

justinea — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:53:29 +0000

There are many iconic structures viewed and appreciated in the world simply for their aesthetic qualities and the person(s), place or idea they were meant to represent. Many of these sculptures and architectural feats are made with a metal alloy we a

Basking on the Sunny Side of Decking Screws

justinea — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:37:18 +0000

I recall watching my dad build a deck in the backyard the summer I turned 15. This was not an uncommon occurrence, as my dad is one of those old school, traditionally gifted men who goes around fixing and building things without breaking a sweat or b

The Makings of the Industrial Fastener

justinea — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:22:43 +0000

The Industrial Revolution changed our world in many different ways, particularly with job creation, how much money the average joe made and, apparently, how many babies he had with his average jane, as the population spiked shortly thereafter. Our co