Title: Marketing Director
Bio: In addition to Marketing, Jeff has been involved in web development, content creation, and sales since he began working at Fastener SuperStore in 2010. He enjoys the collaborative and dynamic work environment that has been created here. He previously worked in the tool industry and graduated from the University of Illinois in 1991.
July 07, 2026
Picking the right fastener can feel like choosing the right puzzle piece in a giant box. Get it wrong, and your project wobbles, leaks, or falls apart. But when you get it right, it all comes together easily. From furniture assembly to automotive repairs, the right fastener keeps everything together, ...
July 06, 2026
If you've ever stood in the hardware aisle staring at a wall of screws, wondering what #8-32 x 1" even means, you're not alone. Picking the right fasteners trips up beginners all the time, and it's usually because screw sizing involves a mix of gauge numbers, thread counts, and measurement ...
July 03, 2026
If you've ever tried to attach metal to metal without a pre-tapped hole and wondered how on earth that's supposed to work, self-tapping screws are your answer. These clever little fasteners are one of the most useful tools in any construction project, DIY kit, or manufacturing line. Instead of needing ...
March 19, 2026
Allen wrenches, also known as hex keys, are one of those tools you don’t think about until they fail you. A screw won’t budge. The socket rounds out. The key twists just enough to make you nervous. Suddenly, the smallest tool in the kit is the biggest problem in the ...
March 19, 2026
Some connections don’t get second chances. When you’re attaching a ledger board, hanging a beam, or mounting something that absolutely cannot move, the hardware choice matters a lot. This is where lag screws earn their reputation. Lag screws aren’t delicate, fast, or forgiving. Install one the right way, though, and ...
March 19, 2026
Washers are small, flat discs with a big job. They sit quietly between a screw head or bolt head and the surface below, yet they play a major role in how fastening systems hold up over time. Skip the washer or choose the wrong one, and you invite surface damage, ...
February 16, 2026
Phosphated drywall screws are commonly referred to as having a "black phos" finish. Technically the process is called zinc phosphating and provides a perfect finish for the task of installing interior drywall to wood or metal studs. Phosphate conversion coatings were introduced in the early 20th century and have followed ...
November 21, 2025
Meet the Furry Friends of Fastener SuperStore in our 2025 Yearbook!
October 31, 2025
Several years ago, Fastener SuperStore added deep thread wood screws to our wood screw category line. At the time, we had no idea that they would quickly become our top selling style of wood screws. As it turns out, they've fulfilled a big need in the woodworking and carpentry fields. ...
October 01, 2025
As Summer turns to Fall, it's time for many of us to turn our attention from outdoor projects to indoor projects. Hanging drywall or sheetrock is a perfect example. Fastener SuperStore carries a variety of styles of drywall screws, including fine thread, coarse thread, self-drilling and high-low thread. No matter ...
