It's easy to visually distinguish between nails and screws, but what makes each one better for certain projects? It's about ...

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The global aerospace fasteners market exhibited strong growth during 2015-2020. Looking forward, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period (2021-2026). Keeping in ...

Dear Pat: The last time I built my deck, I used nails, and now they look bad and many are loose. I am planning to redo the deck and some other outdoor projects. Should I use screws this time? -- Ned B ...

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Wood fastening is at the heart of all woodworking and construction work. Much of this functionality is due to the design of ...

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It’s time to settle an age-old debate: nails vs. screws. Both are a form of ancient wood-fastening technology that still get the job done today. But how do you know which one to use for any given ...