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Fastener Head and Drive Types: A Visual Glossary

Pan, countersunk, button, hex, socket, cup square - what each fastener head type looks like, what it's used for, and which drive bit fits.

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Grade choice Should I use A2 or A4? Specification What does DIN or ISO mean? Pack size When should I buy bigger? Visual match Which head or drive is this?

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