Truss vs. Pan Head Screws

[Chris Padilla]

My understanding of the difference here is that the truss head has a slightly lower profile than the pan head. I am having a hard time finding truss head wood screws. Do they go by any other name?

On that note, are round head screws the same as pan head screws? I think not but wanted to poke the SMC braintrusts.

Do you think we ever have too many choices some times? :p

In case you were curious, I have some new Blum slides that want a truss head #6 x 1/2" wood screw. I found some round head #6 x 1/2" and I don't think I am going to sweat the difference but I am kinda curious now.

[Robert Ducharme]

see following link for appearance of truss head screws

http://www.cshardware.com/truss_head_screws.htm

pan head screws look like:

http://www.lynxmotion.com/Product.aspx?productID=140&CategoryID=40

[George Summers]

I think, if I recall correctly, that truss heads are only available on machine screws, pan head on machine, sheet metal and wood screws.

George

[Bruce Page]

see following link for appearance of truss head screws

http://www.cshardware.com/truss_head_screws.htm
Learn something new every day. Truss screws, I've never heard of them until now :o - I always thought they were just a different flavor of pan head.

Good question Chris!

[Earl Kelly]

McFeely's has them. I use the 6x5/8 truss head on the cabinet sides. They'll also work with accuride and KV full extension glides.

[Tyler Howell]

see following link for appearance of truss head screws

http://www.cshardware.com/truss_head_screws.htm

pan head screws look like:

http://www.lynxmotion.com/Product.aspx?productID=140&CategoryID=40
Fun web sites Robert. Thanks for sharing.

[Howard Acheson]

Go here for the best, and most concise, descriptions and pictures of the range of screw heads.

Screw Heads (http://www.stanleyind.com/finfo/head.html)

[Tyler Howell]

Another helpful sight. Saved with the favorites.

TX