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Printable Fastener Tools

All Printable Fastener Tools (PDF)

These "lay-over" charts let you quickly identify fastener types and dimensions by simply matching up your fastener with the to-scale printout. Our Printable Fastener Tools also include general charts and tools for identifying and measuring fasteners, including a ruler and thread gauge.

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General Reference and Tools
Fastener Basics Our 2-page, illustrated guide to basic fastener concepts - designed to quickly give you the knowledge to identify, find and use the correct fastener.	Fastener Type (Identification) Chart This comprehensive reference guide will help you identify fastener categories, head styles and drive types, as well as common nut and washer types.	US and Metric Ruler Print a fully functional US and Metric ruler.	US and Metric Thread Gauge A printable paper version of our popular Thread Gauges. Use this tool to distinguish between coarse and fine thread bolts and machine screws, as well as the many thread pitches used on metric bolts and machine screws. See our catalog for plastic thread gauges.

US 'Lay-over' Sizing Charts
Lay-over charts for quickly identifying diameter, thread count and other US fastener dimensions.
US Hex Bolts	US Machine Screws	Sheet Metal Screws	US Nuts
USS Flat Washers	SAE Flat Washers	US Socket Caps	US Socket Flat Head Screws
US Socket Button Head Screws	US Shoulder Bolts	Screw Eyes

Metric 'Lay-over' Sizing Charts
Lay-over charts for quickly identifying diameter, thread pitch and other metric fastener dimensions.
Metric Hex Bolts	Metric Machine Screws	Metric Nuts	Metric Shoulder Bolts
Metric Socket Caps	Metric Socket Flat Head Screws	Metric Socket Button Head Screws