View Full Version : Truss vs. Pan Head Screws
Chris Padilla
05-14-2004, 3:02 PM
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
05-14-2004, 3:05 PM
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
05-14-2004, 3:10 PM
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
05-14-2004, 3:42 PM
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
05-14-2004, 3:44 PM
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
05-14-2004, 11:00 PM
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
05-15-2004, 1:48 PM
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
05-15-2004, 2:10 PM
Another helpful sight. Saved with the favorites.
TX
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