In HelloNation, Fastener Expert Tanner Chaffin of Spokane, WA Explains the Differences Between Self-Tapping, Self-Drilling, and Piercing Screws

What's the right type of screw to use for metal, wood, or plastic? A HelloNation article helps answer that question by highlighting insights from Tanner Chaffin, Fastener Expert and representative of ...
Machine Design

A Gallery of Self-Tapping Screws

Self-tapping screws are usually drilled into pre-made holes (pilot holes) in metals, such as zinc, aluminum, and bronze and its alloys, as well as plastics and resin-impregnated plywood. They create ...
For Construction Pros

Tapper + Screw Anchor

Powers Fasteners' Tapper and Screw Anchor has a new thread desing and lower torque. This line of screw anchors can handle most light to medium duty fastening applications in concrete, block and brick ...
Jalopnik

Here's Another Excellent Way To Fix Cars Without Garbage Self-Tapping Screws

It seems like there are a million ways to attach stuff to your car. You can use adhesives, rivet nuts, bolts or if you're some type of savage, there are zip-ties. Self-tapping screws also get used a ...