Tool Talk
03 Apr 2024
Winter can take its toll on your home and property, but with the arrival of spring, it’s time to gear up for warmer weather. Here are some expert tips from Ottawa Fastener Supply to get your home ready for summer, ensuring you can relax and enjoy the heat when it arrives! What should I inspect
During an Ottawa summer, ensuring your lawn and landscaping are well-maintained requires significant time and effort. Opting for the appropriate equipment not only streamlines your tasks but also minimizes the risk of injuries. As your reliable hardware store in Ottawa, we’ve curated this comprehensive guide to assist you in selecting the ideal lawn care equipment,
Safety is paramount for everyone, whether you’re a homeowner or work in trade. Surprisingly, a significant number neglect their personal protective equipment (PPE), leading to preventable injuries. Ottawa Fastener Supply emphasizes the importance of using the right safety supplies to minimize or eliminate risks. What are common injuries due to the lack of proper safety
Congratulations on your new home! At Ottawa Fastener Supply, we recommend starting with essentials like a comfortable claw hammer, adjustable wrenches in various sizes, an assortment of screwdrivers, pliers, a tape measure, a level, a lightweight drill, and a hand or power saw. These tools will prepare you for general home repair tasks. For more
When faced with the decision of choosing between Milwaukee and DeWALT cordless power tools, it’s crucial to take several factors into account. Both brands are well-respected within the industry, but your choice should align with your specific DIY needs and preferences. The experts at your tool and equipment store can provide valuable guidance to ensure
With regular maintenance and care, you can expect to get many years of use from your clamps. You should never be without these handy tools. Yet, there will come a time when you will need to retire your old ones and buy new ones. How long should you anticipate before you have to breakdown and
Do you know when is the best instance for using a lock nut instead of a lock washer? The debate may rage based on who you speak to, but both give your bolts a tight fit. To make the right decision, consider the final environment and type of application. Here is the basic breakdown of
The world of fasteners is expansive. Knowing when to use a fine thread bolt versus a coarse thread bolt helps ensure you have the right fastener for the job. You may think one screw will do the same as any other, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Remember that having the best tool in your
Choosing the best fastener for your project helps ensure it is built strong and will last for years. However, walking down the aisle of a hardware store and seeing hundreds of boxes of bolts, nuts, and screws overwhelms even the most hardened carpenter. Why so many different kinds? A bolt is a bolt is a
Ottawa, Canada (October 29th, 2018) Ottawa Fastener Supply is excited to announce that as of October 16th, 2018, a new location has been opened to better serve our clientele in the South and East areas of the city of Ottawa. Slightly smaller than our flagship store, the new location still promises the wide variety of
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Due to worldwide shortage of N95 masks, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes, and other PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), Ottawa Fastener cannot promise delivery ETA’s for these products and will NOT be holding products for customers. If products do become available, it will be on a first come, first served basis. Please call 613 828 5311 or email sales@ottawafastenersupply.com if you are looking for these products.
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