Mechanical hardware is the oldest and most used type of hardware. It includes things like nails, screws, nuts, bolts, hinges, and tools. These are used to build or fix things. If you want to hang a frame, fix a chair, or build a table—you need mechanical hardware. Tools like hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, and drills help us use this hardware. Some hardware holds things together. Some moves, like hinges and pulleys. Others help reduce friction, like washers and spacers. Mechanical hardware is used in furniture, cars, bikes, buildings, and toys.
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