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What are Simpson Strong-Tie SDWS Timber Screws?...
When your project calls for serious holding power, Simpson Strong-Tie SDWS timber screws are built to handle demanding wood-to-wood connections with less hassle than traditional lag bolts. Simpson Strong-Tie SDWS...
What are Simpson Strong-Tie SDWS Timber Screws?...
When your project calls for serious holding power, Simpson Strong-Tie SDWS timber screws are built to handle demanding wood-to-wood connections with less hassle than traditional lag bolts. Simpson Strong-Tie SDWS...
DIY Outdoor Projects, Plans, and Inspiration
Ready to tackle your next outdoor project? With Simpson Strong-Tie® and Fasteners Plus, you’ve got everything you need to build it strong, build it right, and build it beautifully. Below...
DIY Outdoor Projects, Plans, and Inspiration
Ready to tackle your next outdoor project? With Simpson Strong-Tie® and Fasteners Plus, you’ve got everything you need to build it strong, build it right, and build it beautifully. Below...
Types of Washers and When to Use Them
Washers may be small, but they do a big job. They help spread load, protect surfaces, reduce loosening, and improve the performance of bolts, screws, and nuts. Whether you’re building...
Types of Washers and When to Use Them
Washers may be small, but they do a big job. They help spread load, protect surfaces, reduce loosening, and improve the performance of bolts, screws, and nuts. Whether you’re building...
What are Shoulder Bolts? And Other FAQ
What Are Shoulder Bolts? And Other FAQs Shoulder bolts are specialty fasteners designed for jobs where a standard fully threaded bolt will not do. Also called shoulder screws or stripper...
What are Shoulder Bolts? And Other FAQ
What Are Shoulder Bolts? And Other FAQs Shoulder bolts are specialty fasteners designed for jobs where a standard fully threaded bolt will not do. Also called shoulder screws or stripper...
What are Plow Bolts? And Other FAQ
A plow bolt is a heavy-duty fastener designed to sit flush with the surface of a material. Unlike standard bolts, plow bolts feature a flat, countersunk head that prevents protrusion,...
What are Plow Bolts? And Other FAQ
A plow bolt is a heavy-duty fastener designed to sit flush with the surface of a material. Unlike standard bolts, plow bolts feature a flat, countersunk head that prevents protrusion,...
How to Build a Picnic Table - DIY
A picnic table is a great solution to creating affordable, functional outdoor seating that will improve any backyard barbecue. Check out the picnic table the Fasteners Plus team built and...
How to Build a Picnic Table - DIY
A picnic table is a great solution to creating affordable, functional outdoor seating that will improve any backyard barbecue. Check out the picnic table the Fasteners Plus team built and...