Fair Wind Fasteners - Knowledge Base

Often I'm in the midst of discussing fasteners with a potential customer, and the terms "silicon" and "silicone" get tossed around interchangeably....

While the vast majority of our customers use our high quality silicon bronze and 316 stainless steel fasteners on their boat projects, we do cater ...

At Fair Wind Fasteners we specialize in high quality, corrosion resistant fasteners, and have tens of thousands of lag bolts sitting on the shelves...

When it comes to outdoor projects, especially in a marine environment, corrosion resistance is an important factor to consider when selecting fast...

When it comes to outdoor projects, the type of fasteners you choose can make a big difference in the overall durability and lifespan of your projec...

Galling is a common problem that occurs when two metal surfaces rub against each other and create a weld-like bond. This bond can cause the surface...

People often assume that stainless steel never stains, and never rusts, but that's not true. Stainless steel simply stains "less" than other iron...

Fair Wind Fasteners strives to be your source for non-ferrous marine grade fasteners. At the time of writing this guide we specialize in silicon br...

Drilling a properly sized pilot hole is a big part of correctly installing a wood screw, but with all of the different screw sizes of screws, dif...

Want to know the torque values of your silicon bronze bolts, hex cap screws, tapping bolts, carriage bolts, fin neck bolts, and more? 651 and 655 ...

Bronze Screws in Your Canoe! We always love to hear from our customers about the projects they are undertaking. In fact, if you have a project of ...

What is the difference between a bolt and a screw? It seems that the terms are often used interchangeably, but there is indeed a technical differe...