Exam 16: Fasteners

__________ are sometimes referred to as Twinfast screws.

Driving a nail straight through one member and into another member is called __________.

A ____________________ is a type of screw that uses special threads to cut into the sides of a properly sized hole in concrete or masonry.

____________________ washers are used to protect the surface of a part from being damaged by the bolt head or nut.

The gauge of a screw is a number that indicates the ____________________ of the shank.

Which of the following is not a factor used to designate screws?

__________ have sharp points and deep threads that can be driven into wallboard with a Phillips screwdriver.

Today, the designated size of a nail indicates its __________.

__________ anchors are a medium duty anchor that is made from one piece of steel with two sheared, expanded halves in the bottom.

__________ are usually coated with a chemical that resists rusting and makes the nail more difficult to withdraw.

__________ are hollow wall fasteners that have spring-loaded wings.

__________ are the nails used most often in construction.

__________ screws are used for fastening thin metal.

Which of the following is not a factor in specifying bolts?

__________ is driving a nail at an angle into the face of one piece to hold it to another piece.

__________ is not often used in quality construction.

__________ are sometimes called hollow wall expansion anchors and consist of an expandable sleeve, a machine screw, and a fiber washer.

__________ screws are often coated with epoxy or some other non-corrosive coating.

Which of the following is the most common thread type?

A(n) ____________________ bolt has a smooth round head with a square section right below the head. It is for use in wood.