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Hillco Gift CardsJust in time for the Holidays -- Hillco gift cards are now available! |
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Tool DefinitionsOur long-time friend and business associate, John Lazenby of Royze, Inc. sent us the following list of tool definitions for the modern mechanic. Enjoy! |
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Hot off the press! New Hillco Body Shop catalog now available. Get yours today!Hillco is proud to announce the arrival of our latest body shop catalog. Inside you will find hundreds of the most commonly replaced clips and fasteners by collision repair shops. |
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Common causes of broken boltsA very common problem we face on a regular basis here at Hillco Fastener Warehouse is customers complaining that their bolts "broke." |
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Chrome Surplus Hardware SaleTake advantage of once-in-a-lifetime prices on chrome fasteners! Our customer has gone out of business, and we are blowing out their excess inventory. Items are sold in pre-packaged quantities only, with no substitutions. Supplies are limited, so get your order in today! These items are not available on the website, so please call, fax, or e-mail your order (sales@hillcofasteners.com). |
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Bin stocking service on fastener assortments from Hillco."Who buys this stuff?" Hillco employees get that question everday. Odd for someone to be standing in our store, presumably to buy something, or with someone who is looking for some nuts or bolts from our product line, but I digress. |
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Question: What size is a 1/4" fitting? Answer: That depends...If you are anything like me (or most of our customers here at Hillco Fastener Warehouse), then measuring fittings can be very confusing. |
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What's the difference between self-drilling and self-tapping screws?SELF-DRILLING or SELF-TAPPING? What's the difference? If you are confused, don't worry! You are not alone. |
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Basic Understanding of Stainless Steel FastenersWhile there are more than one hundred different AISI (American Iron and Steel Institute) chemistry grades of stainless steel, the most commonly used in commercial fasteners (nuts, bolts, washers, fittings) are types 18-8 and 316. "18-8" is short-hand for 18% chromium and 8% nickel. |
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The TRABANT a story of freedom...If you have a drop of gasoline in your blood you are contaminated, regardless of your birthplace, origin, culture, or your color, you are a certified Car Nut or Gear Head. I can remember from a very young age that when we smelled gasoline spring was definitely coming after a harsh winter and we started preparing for a new motoring season. |
