There are several different types of fasteners used for various fastening jobs. Nails are commonly used to fasten wood together. Screws can be used for fastening wood and metal. Bolts and nuts are typically used for fastening machine parts such as how a car wheel is fastened with lug bolts and lug nuts. Glues, rubber bands, buttons, safety pins and construction adhesives are even part of the
. fastener family. Here is a website that explains more about fasteners and their uses http://home.howstuffworks.com/fasteners.htm .
