Workbenches are a must-have for anyone looking to store and organize tools in their garage, shop, or basement. Building a sturdy workbench is fast and easy to do using pieces of 2×4 lumber and the Simpson Strong-Tie® WBSK Workbench & Shelving Hardware Kit, which includes Rigid Tie® RTC2Z connectors. Check out the video below where Simpson Strong-Tie’s Jamie […]

Building a bench is a great way to grow your woodworking skills while also creating a comfortable, functional piece of furniture. Fasteners Plus will cover each step of the process on how to build a DIY garden bench that will make a beautiful addition to your outdoor space. Check out the video below to watch how

Wrenches are very commonly used tools that are great for gripping, fastening, turning, and tightening things such as pipes, pipe fittings, nuts, and bolts. There are many types and sizes to choose from. We will be covering some of the most common wrenches available and their key features to help you select which style is right for your

Lag bolts, also commonly known as lag screws, are some of the toughest fasteners out there. Used primarily for fastening into heavy lumber, these extremely sturdy fasteners withstand some of the most intense loads. The two terms “lag bolts” and “lag screws” are used interchangeably to refer to the same type of fastener. And for some, this

Metal roofs offer many advantages compared to other roofing materials. They have impressive longevity, are durable, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly. Ensuring your metal roof is installed correctly makes an immense impact on how weather-tight it is. Fasteners Plus will be covering the dos and don’ts of screwing down metal roofing so you can take

Removing a screw from wood is typically very quick and easy with a screwdriver or a drill in reverse. When a screw is stripped, the drive on the screw is worn out, making it difficult to remove. When this occurs, the screwdriver or drill bit isn’t able to grip the screw head. Although this can

What Are Cable Lockouts And Why Are They Used? Posted On: February 25, 2022 Categorized In: Cable Lockout Written By: blog Countless workers have been injured or killed due to accidents that happened by the unrestrained discharge of energy and the startling start of machinery. One of the best ways to avoid these accidents is

10 Safety Violations At Your Work Posted On: January 23, 2016 Categorized In: Safety / Security Written By: Lockout India “What’s a workplace without safety?” All the equipments we use at home are produced by machines. With people – supervisors, workers, engineers working around these machines, the issue of ‘safety’ comes into mind. Despite warnings