Wood Screws

[Bob Coleman]

I can't seem to find "real" wood screws anywhere - you know, the kind where the shank is the size it is supposed to be. The screws at various local hardware stores all have shanks that are about 3/64" too small (they're actually smaller than the thread major diameter)

Does Fastenal carry the larger shank variety? Anybody know of a place in Denver I can buy smallish (<100) quantities? Do the ones from Mcfeely's have the right size shank?

Thanks in advance!

[Rick Lizek]

You want slotted heads too? I'll the modern "fake" screws any day. The reduced shank shorter thread length allows the wood to be pulled together. The only folks I know using "real" woodscrews are in antique restoration.
http://cool.conservation-us.org/coolaic/sg/wag/Am_Wood_Screws.pdf

[Van Huskey]

Do you want the "old school" thick shaft because you have been breaking them off or for other reasons. If it is from breaking them better quality will remedy that.