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The DIYers ‘Fastened’ Friend – Carriage Bolts Are Carpentry Favorites

The name ‘carriage bolts’ came in the 1800s, when they were usually found in the construction of carriages. Over the period, they become popular for wood construction and carpentry. People indulging in home-based projects are in typical search of safe and practical apparatus, tools, equipment, and accessories. In the subject of fastening, carriage bolts are an ideal choice for holding wood on wood, metal on wood, and even metal on metal. The dome-shaped top of this bolt and square-section below bring a self-locking feature for versatile fastening applications. Carriage bolt applications As mentioned earlier, carriage bolts are safe and aesthetically appealing and versatile for wood applications. The easy-to-use bolts are preferable for wooden decking, wooden furniture, play equipment, decorative fencing, and so on. You can find a variety of carriage bolts in roundhead and short-necked bolts, fin-necked bolts, and rib-necked bolts. Since these are easy-to-use, home projects do not hi