HighPoint Fastener Specifications

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.

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