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The Ultimate Guide to Marine Fasteners
Choosing the right fasteners for marine applications is a big deal, whether you’re maintaining a boat, working on a dock, or taking on an underwater construction project. Fasteners are what...
The Ultimate Guide to Marine Fasteners
Choosing the right fasteners for marine applications is a big deal, whether you’re maintaining a boat, working on a dock, or taking on an underwater construction project. Fasteners are what...
Looking for Metric Bronze Fasteners?
Sourcing Metric Bronze Fasteners At Fair Wind Fasteners, we sometimes receive inquiries about metric standard silicon bronze nuts, bolts, and machine screws. Sourcing them in metric sizes can be incredibly challenging....
Looking for Metric Bronze Fasteners?
Sourcing Metric Bronze Fasteners At Fair Wind Fasteners, we sometimes receive inquiries about metric standard silicon bronze nuts, bolts, and machine screws. Sourcing them in metric sizes can be incredibly challenging....
The Importance of Passivation for 316ss Fastene...
When it comes to marine applications, the relentless exposure to saltwater and harsh environmental conditions makes corrosion resistance a top priority if you want to avoid weeping rust stains and...
The Importance of Passivation for 316ss Fastene...
When it comes to marine applications, the relentless exposure to saltwater and harsh environmental conditions makes corrosion resistance a top priority if you want to avoid weeping rust stains and...
Navigating Confusion: Silicon Bronze Fasteners ...
Often I'm in the midst of discussing fasteners with a potential customer, and the terms "silicon" and "silicone" get tossed around interchangeably. A surprising number of our customers find themselves entangled...
Navigating Confusion: Silicon Bronze Fasteners ...
Often I'm in the midst of discussing fasteners with a potential customer, and the terms "silicon" and "silicone" get tossed around interchangeably. A surprising number of our customers find themselves entangled...
Silicon Bronze Fasteners: The Perfect Match for...
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 to a wide variety of...
Silicon Bronze Fasteners: The Perfect Match for...
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 to a wide variety of...
Choosing the Right Lag Bolt - Silicon Bronze or...
At Fair Wind Fasteners we specialize in high quality, corrosion resistant fasteners, and have tens of thousands of lag bolts sitting on the shelves ready to ship out. Half of...
Choosing the Right Lag Bolt - Silicon Bronze or...
At Fair Wind Fasteners we specialize in high quality, corrosion resistant fasteners, and have tens of thousands of lag bolts sitting on the shelves ready to ship out. Half of...
The Corrosion Resistance of 316 Stainless Steel...
When it comes to outdoor projects, especially in a marine environment, corrosion resistance is an important factor to consider when selecting fasteners. 316 stainless steel is a popular choice for...
The Corrosion Resistance of 316 Stainless Steel...
When it comes to outdoor projects, especially in a marine environment, corrosion resistance is an important factor to consider when selecting fasteners. 316 stainless steel is a popular choice for...
Choosing the Right Fasteners for Your Outdoor P...
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 project. Two popular options for...
Choosing the Right Fasteners for Your Outdoor P...
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 project. Two popular options for...
Fastener Galling: What it is and how to prevent it
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 surfaces to become stuck, making...
Fastener Galling: What it is and how to prevent it
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 surfaces to become stuck, making...
The Difference Between 304 and 316 Stainless Steel
People often assume that stainless steel never stains, and never rusts, but that's not true. Stainless steel simply stains "less" than other iron based alloys, and that's important to know...
The Difference Between 304 and 316 Stainless Steel
People often assume that stainless steel never stains, and never rusts, but that's not true. Stainless steel simply stains "less" than other iron based alloys, and that's important to know...
An Explanation of Fastener Metals
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 bronze fasteners such as wood screws,...
An Explanation of Fastener Metals
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 bronze fasteners such as wood screws,...
Pilot Hole Sizes for Wood Screws
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, different types of wood,...
Pilot Hole Sizes for Wood Screws
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, different types of wood,...
Silicon Bronze Torque Values
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 bronzes are both incredibly...
Silicon Bronze Torque Values
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 bronzes are both incredibly...
Watch Chuck Jenkins of Jenkins Boat Works faste...
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 your own (whether...
Watch Chuck Jenkins of Jenkins Boat Works faste...
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 your own (whether...
The Difference Between Bolts and Screws
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 difference between bolts and screws....
The Difference Between Bolts and Screws
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 difference between bolts and screws....
Bronze Screws and Why They're Used on Boats
Bronze has been used to screw together boats since the first threaded bolts were made in the 15th century, and going even further back to the bronze age the Romans would...
Bronze Screws and Why They're Used on Boats
Bronze has been used to screw together boats since the first threaded bolts were made in the 15th century, and going even further back to the bronze age the Romans would...
The color of bronze fasteners, what to expect a...
We get a lot of questions about the color of our silicon bronze fasteners from customers that are using them for aesthetic purposes. Let's face it, bronze is sexy whether...
The color of bronze fasteners, what to expect a...
We get a lot of questions about the color of our silicon bronze fasteners from customers that are using them for aesthetic purposes. Let's face it, bronze is sexy whether...
How to Measure Wood Screw Size
If you have some screws that are already in your project and you need more of the same size then you'll have to measure them to be certain you are...
How to Measure Wood Screw Size
If you have some screws that are already in your project and you need more of the same size then you'll have to measure them to be certain you are...
What makes a Carriage Bolt a Carriage Bolt?
What is a carriage bolt and what is it used for? Carriage bolts, also known as coach bolts or cup head bolts in Australia and New Zealand, have a round...
What makes a Carriage Bolt a Carriage Bolt?
What is a carriage bolt and what is it used for? Carriage bolts, also known as coach bolts or cup head bolts in Australia and New Zealand, have a round...
Silicon Bronze vs Stainless Steel Fasteners
What is silicon bronze? Silicon bronze is a copper based alloy which contains a significant addition of silicon. This low lead alloy exhibits superior corrosion resistant properties and hardness due to that...
Silicon Bronze vs Stainless Steel Fasteners
What is silicon bronze? Silicon bronze is a copper based alloy which contains a significant addition of silicon. This low lead alloy exhibits superior corrosion resistant properties and hardness due to that...