Wood Screw Sizes Explained - A Beginners Guide
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 เม.ย. 2024
- Wood screw sizes explained? Yes, it is a daunting task, but I took a lot of time to make this video for all you beginners looking to learn about wood screws. There are many sizes, types, and options out there, so hopefully you'll walk away today feeling more confident about the topic.
Traditional Wood Screw Size Chart:
Fraction/Decimal/Metric Conversion Chart:
Pitch (mm) to Threads Per Inch Conversion Chart: bit.ly/3lUKlke
Pre-drilling video: • Choosing The Right Siz...
0:00 Intro
0:12 Wood screw basics
3:41 Understanding screw numbers
5:12 Types of drives
6:07 Pre-drilling & correct screw depth
7:12 Six most common wood screw sizes
8:18 Seven non-traditional screws
10:23 Download charts
11:08 Outro
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A 3 year old video but still super valuable! Extremely well done video!
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Awesome video. You answered questions that I didn't even thing to ask.
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I truly never thought there would be so much to know about screws. Thanks for this. Very informative.
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Being an Immigrant to Québec, Canada (the french province), you showing both US/Can vs. EU (SI) measurements was just amazing.
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You speak very clearly, witch is so convenient for me since i dont fully speak English.
So., Thank you!
Great video and I’m so glad you used the term “imperial system”. I’ve talked to so many people who have no idea what what imperial is until it’s explained. Lol
Excellent again. No waffle. And I like that you include metric in your talk.
A SUPERB video, especially helpful in providing head measurements and downloads. The worst thing about Philips head screws is the tendency of the driver to cam out. If I ruled the world, only square-drive and Torx would be allowed...the only ones that can be driven back out without using downward pressure, which is the last thing you want when trying to REMOVE them!🤗
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2 years ago and still helping! Thank you for your time.
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great video..def a lot of things i didn’t know about screws.. thank you!
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Amazing video mate. And thanks for including metric measurements as well. Cheers from the UK!
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This video was very helpful. Thank you so much!
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This was excellent! Just the kind of tutorial I needed.
Thanks for posting this video. Although I have worked with screws a lot, there is always something new to learn!
Great overview, I learned several new things, thanks! And, as others noted, touching both metric and Imperial scales is very helpful.
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Thank you so much for the clear-up. I have been struggling with screws for the longest time and this video explains it absolutely well. . .
Oh my goodness! Who knew they were measured differently depending on the type. I learned so much! Love your videos.
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Very helpful charts. Thank you very much for sharing them!
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Good Information and thanks for the Charts.
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Thank you for this very informative video. I learned a lot. Your videos are excellent and I appreciate the professional presentations. Looks like my future projects will require more screwing -around than usual. Thanks again and keep up the great work.
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One is never too old to learn.....thanks
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I’ve noticed that in the US you explicitly state the pitch for metric screws. It’s maybe because you are accustomed to do so for all other screws. Unless you need a special screw you use the default pitch (coarse) screw. So, M6 without any other number implies 1 mm pitch.
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Here in the UK Pozidrive is the most common type of screw. At the major stores that sell tools, building equipment etc pozidrive and torx (starhead) are the most common. Don't think I've seen philips screws being sold other than the ones that may be provided with flatpack furniture.
Wow, thanks for the info!
“Why because it has a big head, It can hold some pressure , but at the same time it has a flat enough profile that it’s not offensive”
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@ 2:10 82 degrees? I'd love to know the rational behind this convention.
I seems more natural to consider the axis running down the center of the screw, lengthwise, as the reference vector and then call the angle 41 degrees.
Now I need an automatic screw sorter.
That would be amazing! haha
What about using wood screws made from zinc for wood projects?
The vast majority of the screws I showed in this video were made of steel and zinc coated... which helps prevent rust. However, stainless steel and galvanized screws would be better for outdoor use... like those premium wood screws I showed towards the end. Does that help Muhammad?
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So sorry Billy, not sure what is going on. Can you get other TH-cam videos to work, or is it just mine?
MY package reads only 2 numbers: 12 x 3, I have no idea what size to drill the pilot hole, can anyone help?
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I've been looking all around for an answer on my screw diameter question so I know that the # for the machine screw example you gave at 4:09 is not the GAUGE but the screw size which is based on major thread diameter, not gauge or AWG. A 6 gauge screw would be thicker than a 8 gauge screw. But the way screws are sized means that a #6 screw is thinner than a #8 screw. th-cam.com/video/37o2DWse0bY/w-d-xo.html
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Screw sizes is one of those unnecessarily complex things: Why gauge 4 is 3mm? why not gauge 3 = 3mm?? And why do we need threads per length if we already have the length??
We should just use: shape/diameter/length/threads like this: *t/1.5/10/15* meaning: torx/1.5⌀/10mm/15 threads - that's easy and straightforward and doesn't require any memorization.
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I'm assuming in the rest of the world, it's just mm metric standard. LOL
The lesson is lacking. There’s no explanation on selecting a gauge. For example, if #8, #10, and #12 screws all have a 2-1/2 inch screw length option, which gauge should be used? I assume it depends on the weight of the joined materials and how few screws you want to use.
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You would be an excellent reference if only you were metric. Its not some people are metric it's only 350Mil are out of date.
Wait , why tf is US wire guage the reverse of screws? oh ffs
Get rid of the commercials so we can watch the video.
Am I supposed to know all this if I just want to find a screw to put my furniture back? Uhhh how men usually know these things
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@@TrainingHandsAcademy thanks, I have this cheap furniture made of particle board that were attached using plastic anchors and screws. Can I just use flathead screws? Or would it fall apart?
@@Zheta26 Yes, a flat head screw should work well and if you can find a course thread screw... that will hold much better in particle board. Hope that helps.
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