James Melby
09-10-2013, 7:16 AM
Not really, but i wanted to have a punny title.
I learned early on that a screw was always more than just a screw. There are specific screws for specific applications. Coarse thread for soft woods, fine thread for hardwoods, drywall screws are for drywall, etc...
my local mom 'n pop just recently quit carrying bulk boxes of Spax brand wood screws (I think I was the only one who ever bought them), so I'm off to the Internet to find a new source of screws.
I've reviewed several of the threads regarding screws, and found plenty of agreeable information. Most folks seem to be of an accord with myself on what makes a good screw. Here's a couple links for anyone that want's to catch up. I won't rehash what has already been adequately and eloquently said:
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?102136-Possibly-the-best-screws-ever
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?24776-Screws-Spax-vs-others
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?161009-Good-place-to-buy-screws
I'm leaning towards a few of the offerings from Rockler (the square-x and the GRK). But what's not described adequately for any of the screws is wether they are straight conical heads (at what angle), or accursed bugle heads. I've found that having a straight conical head that perfectly matches the angle of your countersink is a sure fire way to get a screw to stop dead and tight at exactly the right depth. Bugle head screw invariable sink past the countersink. All my countersinks are 82 degrees - what is the angle on the two afore mentioned screws?
I learned early on that a screw was always more than just a screw. There are specific screws for specific applications. Coarse thread for soft woods, fine thread for hardwoods, drywall screws are for drywall, etc...
my local mom 'n pop just recently quit carrying bulk boxes of Spax brand wood screws (I think I was the only one who ever bought them), so I'm off to the Internet to find a new source of screws.
I've reviewed several of the threads regarding screws, and found plenty of agreeable information. Most folks seem to be of an accord with myself on what makes a good screw. Here's a couple links for anyone that want's to catch up. I won't rehash what has already been adequately and eloquently said:
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?102136-Possibly-the-best-screws-ever
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?24776-Screws-Spax-vs-others
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?161009-Good-place-to-buy-screws
I'm leaning towards a few of the offerings from Rockler (the square-x and the GRK). But what's not described adequately for any of the screws is wether they are straight conical heads (at what angle), or accursed bugle heads. I've found that having a straight conical head that perfectly matches the angle of your countersink is a sure fire way to get a screw to stop dead and tight at exactly the right depth. Bugle head screw invariable sink past the countersink. All my countersinks are 82 degrees - what is the angle on the two afore mentioned screws?