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,...
Read moreWhat 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,...
Read moreHow 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...
Read moreHow 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...
Read moreWhat 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...
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