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By: Staff
From: Woodcraft

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Size Specifications
Nominal or
Screw Diameter		 Threads per inch

Major
Diameter

 Minor
Diameter
 Length
Range		 Min.Torque
lbs./inch
#5          .125
14
.128/.122
.078/.072
3/8" - 1"
18 lbs./inch
#6          .138
13
.141/.135
.0787/.087
3/8" - 1-1/2"
25 lbs./inch
#7          .151
12
.154/.148
.0874/.096
1/2" - 2"
25 lbs./inch
#8          .164
9
.168/.161
.0937/.1028
1/2" - 3"
32 lbs./inch
#8          .164
11
.168/.161
.0937/.1028
1/2" - 3"
32 lbs./inch
#9          .177
10
.181/.174
.0984/.1098
1" - 4"
37 lbs./inch
#10        .190
9
.194/.187
.1098/.1189
5/8" - 6"
45 lbs./inch
#12        .216
8
.230/.225
.1695/.1685
5/8" - 1-3/4"
65 lbs./inch
#14        .250
7
.243/.235
.175/.165
2-1/2" - 4"
100 lbs./inch
Thread Styles
HighPoint® Thread
21° - 23° point designed for particleboard, but works well in all types of wood.
Wide thread provides greater holding power.
Extra Coarse Thread
Extra wide thread for greater holding power in pine and other soft, porous woods.
Available on Round Washer Head Pockethole Screws only.
Fine Thread
Designed for hardwoods such as Oak and Maple.  Available on Pockethole Screws..
Hi-Lo Thread - Pockethole Screws

The "All-purpose" thread.  Designed for greater holding and less strip-out in all woods.
Hi-Lo Thread - QX2™ Installation Screws
The Hi thread provides greater holding power in wood studs.
The Lo thread reduces binding in metals studs, while allowing for greater holding power.
The Quickcutter™ Thread allows for faster penetration and stress free driving in dissimilar materials.
Twinfast Thread
Also known as twin lead.  21° - 23° point is typically used for hinge attachment in hardwoods.
Sheet Metal Thread
30° - 45° point with thread designed specifically for use in sheet metal applications.
QuickCutter™ Fine Thread - Pockethole Screws
Patented QuickCutter™ Thread for faster stress-free driving.  Minimizes pre-drilling in even the hardest woods.
QuickCutter™ Extra Coarse Thread
Patented QuickCutter™ Thread for faster stress-free driving.  Minimizes pre-drilling in even the hardest woods.
The extra coarse thread provided greater holding power in the wood.
Special Features
Type 17 Auger Point

For reduced torque, quicker starting and penetration, as well as reduced splitting.
QX2™ Point
Self-piercing point instant starting, quicker penetration and faster stress-free driving.
Self-Drilling Point
Self-piercing point for light, medium, and heavy gauge metal studs.