Fasteners and Hardware

Nails rank among the oldest of fasteners. Today they're one of the most widely used methods for joining wood and fastening things to it.

Assembling cabinets, furniture, toys, and other woodworking projects means getting to know a variety of fasteners, from standard wood screws to brads and several types of adhesives. On these pages, you'll get acquainted with them all.

Shop fixtures and jigs often require the installation of various clamping or adjustment knobs. That's when you'll reach for threaded inserts.