Strong sales and ongoing supply challenges remain the top themes as the fastener industry keeps its optimism heading into a hot summer. On the water, at the bar or while making his podcast debut, Jason Baines of J. Lanfranco makes a big splash wherever he goes (13:49). Prepping for the Rugged Maniac race ahead of FSTNR Week, TJ McFarland of Goebel Fasteners and Brandi Bertoia of INxSQL Software plan to make a splash of their own (1:47:57). NFDA president Nick Ruetz joins newsman Mike McNulty to review mixed signals in the latest FDI on the Fastener News Report (1:02:07). Carmen Vertullo offers helpful tips to reduce common risks of technical drawings on the latest Fastener Training Minute (1:37:08). Brian builds a driveway and Eric builds a case. Closing summer tour jam: GD 7/17/89 Run time: 02:19:03