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Keep Your Tools Performing at Their Best with Wentin Fasteners' Blade & Tool Sharpening Service
9th Jun 2026
Keep Your Tools Performing at Their Best with Wentin Fasteners' Blade & Tool Sharpening Service
Bolt Head Types
26th May 2026
Bolt Head Types Explained
Different bolt head designs are intended for different installation methods and applications
Hex Head Bolts
Most common fastener type.
Typical uses:
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Metric vs Imperial Bolts
26th May 2026
Metric vs Imperial Bolts
Metric and imperial bolts use different measurement systems and thread standards.
Metric bolts
Measurements use:
Millimetres
Thread pitch
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Guide to M10 bolts
26th May 2026
M10 Bolt Dimensions
M10 bolts are frequently used where increased load capacity is required.
Specification
Value
Diameter
10mm
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M8 Bolt Guide
26th May 2026
M8 Bolt Dimensions
M8 bolts are one of the most commonly used fasteners for medium-duty applications.
Standard M8 Measurements
Specification
Value
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M6 Bolt Size Guide
26th May 2026
M6 Bolt Dimensions
M6 bolts have a thread diameter of 6mm and are commonly used in light engineering, furniture assembly and general construction applications.
Standard M6 Measurements
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Complete Bolt Size Guide
26th May 2026
Complete Bolt Size Guide
Selecting the correct bolt size is essential for creating strong, safe and reliable fixings. Whether you are working on construction projects, machinery, automotive repa... Read More
What Are Fasteners? UK Guide for Yeovil & Somerset Buyers
30th Apr 2026
Fasteners are mechanical components used to securely join two or more materials together. Common examples include bolts, screws, nuts, and washers.
Power Tools & Accessories Guide (Yeovil Trades & DIY)
30th Apr 2026
Power Tools & Accessories Guide (Yeovil Trades & DIY).
What tools do you need for construction projects?
The essential tools for most construction...
Why Use a Specialist Fastener Supplier in Yeovil & Somerset
30th Apr 2026
Why use a specialist fastener supplier?
A specialist fastener supplier provides expert advice, a wider product range, and flexible purchasing optio...
Embroidery comes to Wentin
17th Nov 2025
🧵 Wentin Fasteners & Jurassic Embroidery : A Local Partnership Bringing Big Benefits to Yeovil and Somerset
At Wentin Fasteners, we’ve always been proud to serve the hardworking bu... Read More
Supplying Fasteners, Fixings & Trade Tools to Dorchester, Weymouth, and the Dorset Coast — from our
26th Oct 2025
For over three decades, Wentin Fasteners has been a trusted name in the South West for fasteners, fixings, and professional trade tools.
From our fu...
Wentin Fasteners Supports Trade Customers After Qwikfast Trade Closure
26th Oct 2025
The closure of Qwikfast Trade in Dorchester has left many local contractors, engineers, and builders searching for a reliable supplier of fasteners, f...
Wentin Fasteners Steps Up to Support Customers After Qwikfast Trade Closure
26th Oct 2025
Local tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts in the Dorchester area have recently faced disruption following the closure of Qwikfast Trade, a long-standing ...
Stainless Steel Nails by the Kilo
27th Jun 2025
WentIn Fasteners sells a range of stainless steel nail types in 1 kg bags, providing bulk value for DIYers and professionals alike
