Hi Well it would depend on what you are trying to screw together but here is a screw guide taken off our Blind Handy Man Files area. Screw Comparison Guide. Use this Screw Comparison Chart to help choose the right screw that best fits your application. Compare Screw Heads, Screw Threads and size for either Interior or Exterior applications. Lube Finished Screws. Application: Great for most standard interior applications. Choose from either Square Drive or Square-X Screws. Lube finish reduces friction for easier installation. Head: Flat Head. Thread: Deep Thread. Size: #6, #8, #10. Woodmaster Interior Lube Finish Screws. Application: Great for most standard interior applications. Special point acts like a saw blade thru wood. Thread design reduces splitting and driving torque. Head: Flat Head. Thread: Serrated Deep Thread. Size: #8, #10. Trim Head Square Drive. Application: Trim Molding. Finishing nail look with the power of a screw. Head: Small 3/16" Trim Head. Thread: Deep Thread. Size: #6. Slide Mounting Screws. Application: Ball bearing slides and catches, drawer slides, shelf supports Low profile head won't interfere with guide operation. Strong holding power. Head: Truss Head. Thread: Deep Thread. Size: #6. Truss Head Break Away. Application: Knobs and Pulls. Breaks away in 1/4''. Great where length of screw is not pre-determined. Head: Truss Head. Thread: Machine Thread. Size: #8. Drawer Pull Screws. Application: Used for drawer knobs and pulls. Holds knobs and pulls secure. Head: Truss Head. Thread: Machine Thread. Size: #8. Woodmaster Round Washer Head Screws. Application: Corner block, top out and cabinet installation. Large bearing surface to help prevent overdriving. Head: Washer Head. Thread: Serrated Deep Thread. Size: #8. Large Round Washer Head Screws. Application: Drawer front adjustments. Washer head covers adjusting hole once drawer front is adjusted. Head: Large Washer Head. Thread: Deep Thread. Size: #8. Painted Head Screws. Application: Hanging Cabinets. White melamine, painted plywood or natural woods. Head: Truss Head. Thread: Deep Thread. Size: #10. Solid Brass Screws. Application: Decorative complement to solid brass hardware. Polished and lacquered to prevent tarnish. Decorative. Head: Round Head, Flat Head. Thread: Various. Size: #0, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6. Sure Drive Composite Deck Screws Sure Drive Composite Deck Screws. Application: Composite decking material. Less mushrooming in composite decking. Head: Flat Undercut Head. Thread: Dual thread design for optimum holding power. Size: #10. Bugle Head Stainless Steel Screws. Application: Pressure-treated decks, siding, spas, barns, metal buildings, bridges, gazebos. Corrosion resistant. Auger point for extra fast start. Head: Bugle head with flat head. Thread: Coarse thread. Size: #8, #10. Trim Head Stainless Steel Square Drive Screws. Application: Cedar decks, seaside applications. Small heads are perfect for low profile. Corrosion resistant. Head: Trim Head. Thread: Coarse Thread. Size: #7. Woodmaster Exterior Screws. Application: Decks, outdoor furniture. Durable Ultra Seal finish for tough exterior conditions. Rated 500 hrs of salt spray protection. Not recommended for ACQ pressure treated lumber. Head: Flat Head. Thread: Serrated Deep Thread. Size: #8, #10. Return To The Blind Handy Man Files Page. Block quote end
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