This is a construction project that is nuts. Literally. Soon at a bolts and fasteners company in Humble, Texas, the world’s largest hex nut will be on display. Recommended Videos Named “Big ...

Not including the giant hex nut out front, employees moved 1.2 million pounds of nuts, bolts, fasteners, duct tape and industrial supplies in 48 hours.

The hex nut, which weights about 8,500 pounds, is painted silver with "Patriot Bolt" scripted on the top part of the nut and "Made in Texas" on the bottom. The diameter of the opening is 10 feet.

Terry Albrecht has plenty of nuts (and bolts) already, but he'll park the biggest nut in the world outside his business next week. Packer Fastener will mount a 3.5-ton, 10-foot tall hex nut ...