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Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Change In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 03, 2022 | Aug. 28, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | $ 692,704 | $ 677,579
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (994) | 1,090
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 710,130 | 692,704
MSC Mexico [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | $ 692,704 |
Goodwill, Ending Balance |  | 692,704
Ownership percentage | 75.00% |
Hurst [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Acquisition |  | 9,282
Ownership percentage | 80.00% |
Hurst [Member] | MSC Mexico [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Acquisition |  | $ 4,753
Engman-Taylor Company, Inc [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Acquisition | $ 6,173 |
Tower Fasteners [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Acquisition | $ 12,247 |

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