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Steel Phillips Drilling Screws for Joining Wood to Metal
These screws speed installation by drilling, tapping, and fastening wood and metal in a single operation. Length is measured from the top of the head.
Screws with cutting wings drill a slightly larger hole in the wood to allow for expansion. The wings break off when they contact metal, so the screw can tap the remainder of the hole.
Corrosion-resistant-coated steel screws are a good choice for ACQ-treated (arsenic-free) lumber.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Lg. | Screw Features | Drill Point Size | Drill Tip Lg. | For Metal Thick. | For Wood Thick. | Dia. | Ht. | Drive Size | Thread Size  | Threading | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel | |||||||||||||
No. 12 | |||||||||||||
| 1 5/8" | Cutting Wings | No. 4 | 7/16" | 0.13"-0.25" | 0.75"-1.125" | 0.476" | 0.25" | No. 3 | 12-24 | Fully Threaded | 50 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Screws for Hardwood
Also known as Type 17 auger point screws, these penetrate hardwood and reduce driving torque. They require a pilot hole to prevent splitting when used near an edge. They're beveled under the head for use in countersunk holes. Ribs underneath the head prevent loosening. Made from 18-8 stainless steel, they have good chemical resistance and are a good choice for ACQ-treated (arsenic-free) lumber. Screws may be mildly magnetic. Length is measured from the top of the head.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Rounded Head Screws for Particleboard and Fiberboard
Sharp, angled threads cut into particleboard, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and hardboard such as masonite without splitting. Black-oxide and black-phosphate steel screws resist corrosion in dry environments. Length is measured from under the head.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Lg. | Dia. | Ht. | Drive Size | Drill Bit Size | Approximate Threads per Inch | Threading | Min. Thread Lg. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Black-Oxide Steel | ||||||||||
No. 8 | ||||||||||
| 1 5/8" | 0.322" | 0.115" | No. 2 | 5/64" | 11 | Partially Threaded | 1.088" | 100 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Flat Head Screws for Particleboard and Fiberboard
Beveled under the head for use in countersunk holes. Sharp, angled threads cut into particleboard, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and hardboard such as masonite without splitting. Length is measured from the top of the head.
Black-oxide steel screws are mildly corrosion resistant in dry environments.
Zinc-plated steel screws resist corrosion in wet environments.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Lg. | Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Ht. | Drive Size | Drill Bit Size | Approximate Threads per Inch | Threading | Min. Thread Lg. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Black-Oxide Steel | |||||||||||
No. 8 | |||||||||||
| 1 5/8" | 0.332" | -0.04" | 0.1" | No. 2 | 5/64" | 11 | Partially Threaded | 1.09" | 100 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Zinc-Plated Steel | |||||||||||
No. 8 | |||||||||||
| 1 5/8" | 0.332" | -0.04" | 0.1" | No. 2 | 5/64" | 11 | Partially Threaded | 1.09" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
18-8 Stainless Steel Square-Drive Screws
for Softwood and Plastic-Wood Composites
18-8 stainless steel screws have good chemical resistance and are a good choice for ACQ-treated (arsenic-free) lumber. They have a curved neck that sinks into material, so they sit flush with the surface. Also known as deck screws, they have a Type 17 auger point that penetrates softwood and plastic-wood composite decking material. They may be mildly magnetic. Length is measured from the top of the head.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Lg. | Dia. | Ht. | Drive Size | Drill Bit Size | Approximate Threads per Inch | Threading | Min. Thread Lg. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
18-8 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||
No. 6 | ||||||||||
| 1 5/8" | 0.344" | 0.197" | No. 2 | 1/16" | 9 | Partially Threaded | 1.073" | 100 | 000000000 | 000000 |
No. 8 | ||||||||||
| 1 5/8" | 0.344" | 0.192" | No. 2 | 5/64" | 8 | Partially Threaded | 1.073" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 10 | ||||||||||
| 1 5/8" | 0.344" | 0.189" | No. 2 | 3/32" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 1 1/8" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Square-Drive
Screws for Softwood and Plastic-Wood Composites
More corrosion resistant than 18-8 stainless steel screws, these have excellent resistance to chemicals and salt water and are a good choice for ACQ-treated (arsenic-free) lumber. They have a curved neck that sinks into material, so they sit flush with the surface. Also known as deck screws, they have a Type 17 auger point that penetrates softwood and plastic-wood composite decking material. They may be mildly magnetic. Length is measured from the top of the head.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Lg. | Dia. | Ht. | Drive Size | Drill Bit Size | Approximate Threads per Inch | Threading | Min. Thread Lg. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
316 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||
No. 6 | ||||||||||
| 1 5/8" | 0.344" | 0.197" | No. 1 | 1/16" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 1 1/8" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 8 | ||||||||||
| 1 5/8" | 0.344" | 0.192" | No. 2 | 5/64" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 1.073" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 10 | ||||||||||
| 1 5/8" | 0.344" | 0.189" | No. 2 | 3/32" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 1 1/8" | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Phillips Screws for Softwood and Plastic-Wood Composites
A curved neck sinks into material, so these screws sit flush with the surface. Also known as deck screws, they have a sharp point and narrow body to penetrate softwood and plastic-wood composite decking material. They're made from hardened steel and have a corrosion-resistant coating that resists at least 500 hours of salt spray. Length is measured from the top of the head.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Lg. | Dia. | Ht. | Drive Size | Drill Bit Size | Approximate Threads per Inch | Threading | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel | |||||||||
No. 6 | |||||||||
| 1 5/8" | 0.347" | 7/32" | No. 2 | 1/16" | 18 | Fully Threaded | 200 | 000000000 | 00000 |
18-8 Stainless Steel Thread-Cutting Small-Head
Screws for Softwood and Plastic-Wood Composites
18-8 stainless steel screws have good chemical resistance and are a good choice for ACQ-treated (arsenic-free) lumber. Also known as trim-head deck screws, they have a small flat head and slender shank to reduce the risk of splitting. The Type 17 auger point and narrow body penetrate softwood and plastic-wood composite decking material. They cut threads into drilled holes as they’re turned, so they require less driving torque and cause less stress on material than thread-forming screws. Screws may be mildly magnetic. Length is measured from the top of the head.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Lg. | Dia. | Ht. | Drive Size | Drill Bit Size | Approximate Threads per Inch | Threading | Min. Thread Lg. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
18-8 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||
No. 7 | ||||||||||
| 1 5/8" | 0.23" | 0.125" | No. 1 | 1/16" | 10 | Partially Threaded | 13/16" | 50 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Thread-Cutting
Small-Head Screws for Softwood and Plastic-Wood Composites
More corrosion resistant than 18-8 stainless steel screws, these have excellent resistance to chemicals and salt water and are a good choice for ACQ-treated (arsenic-free) lumber. Also known as trim-head deck screws, they have a small flat head and slender shank to reduce the risk of splitting. The Type 17 auger point and narrow body penetrate softwood and plastic-wood composite decking material. They cut threads into drilled holes as they’re turned, so they require less driving torque and cause less stress on material than thread-forming screws. Screws may be mildly magnetic. Length is measured from the top of the head.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Lg. | Dia. | Ht. | Drive Size | Drill Bit Size | Approximate Threads per Inch | Threading | Min. Thread Lg. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
316 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||
No. 7 | ||||||||||
| 1 5/8" | 0.23" | 0.125" | No. 1 | 1/16" | 16 | Partially Threaded | 13/16" | 50 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Thread-Forming Small-Head Screws for Softwood and Plastic-Wood Composites
Thread-forming screws press threads into drilled holes for a tight, vibration-resistant assembly. Also known as trim-head deck screws, they have a small flat head and slender shank to reduce the risk of splitting. The sharp point and narrow body penetrates softwood and plastic-wood composite decking material. Made from steel, they have a black-phosphate finish to resist corrosion in wet environments. Length is measured from the top of the head.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Lg. | Dia. | Ht. | Drive Size | Drill Bit Size | Approximate Threads per Inch | Threading | Min. Thread Lg. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Black-Phosphate Steel | ||||||||||
No. 6 | ||||||||||
| 1 5/8" | 0.224" | 0.135" | No. 1 | 1/16" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 13/16" | 100 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Sealing Screws for Softwood and Plastic-Wood Composites
The neoprene-backed washer seals out contaminants. Also known as trim-head deck screws, they have a small flat head and slender shank to reduce the risk of splitting. They have a Type 17 auger point to penetrate softwood and plastic-wood composite decking material. Made from 18-8 stainless steel, they have good chemical resistance and are a good choice for ACQ-treated (arsenic-free) lumber. Screws may be mildly magnetic. Length is measured from the top of the head.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Lg. | Dia. | Ht. | OD | Thick. | Drive Size | Drill Bit Size | Approximate Threads per Inch | Threading | Min. Thread Lg. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
18-8 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||||
No. 7 | ||||||||||||
| 1 5/8" | 0.23" | 0.125" | 0.63" | 0.2" | No. 1 | 1/16" | 16 | Partially Threaded | 1 1/8" | 25 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Screws for Joining Drywall to Wood
Hang drywall to wood framing. These screws have a sharp point that penetrates drywall and a curved neck that sinks in without tearing the paper surface. Length is measured from the top of the head.
Zinc-plated and zinc yellow-chromate plated steel screws are corrosion resistant in wet environments.
18-8 stainless steel screws resist chemicals and may be mildly magnetic.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Lg. | Dia. | Ht. | Drive Size | Approximate Threads per Inch | Threading | Min. Thread Lg. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Zinc-Plated Steel | |||||||||
No. 6 | |||||||||
| 1 5/8" | 0.347" | 0.031" | No. 2 | 9 | Fully Threaded | __ | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Zinc Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel | |||||||||
No. 6 | |||||||||
| 1 5/8" | 0.347" | 0.031" | No. 2 | 9 | Fully Threaded | __ | 100 | 000000000 | 0000 |
18-8 Stainless Steel | |||||||||
No. 8 | |||||||||
| 1 5/8" | 0.334" | 0.031" | No. 2 | 9 | Partially Threaded | 1 1/8" | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
High-Hold Screws for Joining Drywall to Wood
Alternating high and low threads minimize driving torque and allow the screw to hold more material between threads for a stronger hold and better strip-resistance than standard drywall screws for wood. A curved neck sinks into drywall without tearing the paper surface. These screws are black-phosphate steel to resist corrosion in dry environments. Length is measured from the top of the head.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Lg. | Dia. | Ht. | Drive Size | Max. Drilling Thick. | Approximate Threads per Inch | Threading | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Black-Phosphate Steel | |||||||||
No. 6 | |||||||||
| 1 5/8" | 0.334" | 0.031" | No. 2 | 0.036" | 18 | Fully Threaded | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Strip-Resistant Screws for Joining Drywall to Wood
Ribs under the head act as a brake to prevent over-tightening and damaging threads. A sharp point penetrates wood and sheet metal, and alternating high and low threads minimize driving torque. These screws are made from steel and have a coating that resists up to 500 hours of salt spray. Length is measured from the top of the head.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Lg. | Dia. | Ht. | Size | Style | Max. Drilling Thick. | Approximate Threads per Inch | Threading | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Electrocoated Steel | ||||||||||
No. 9 | ||||||||||
| 1 5/8" | 0.405" | 0.094" | No. 2 | Phillips | 0.036" | 15 | Fully Threaded | 100 | 000000000 | 000000 |