Questions and Answers for FastenMaster GuardDog #10 x 1-5/8 in. Torx Drive, Bugle Head Exterior Wood Screw (1750-Pack)

A:  Thank you for your question. The Guard Dog screws can be used to secure door hinges as long as the hinge can accept a # 10 screw. Please feel free to contact Fasten Master @ 800-518-3569 if you have any additional questions.

A:  Thank you for your question. The screws are a light brown - tan color. Please feel free to contact Fasten Master @ 800-518-3569 if you have any further questions.

A:  The Guard Dog uses a TTAP 25. Each box comes with a bit and you can buy them separately. the item # is FMGDTTAPT25-2PK. A Torx T25 bit will also drive these but the TTAP performs best as it's button feature "locks" the fastener in-line with the drive bit.

A:  Hi, Thank you for your question. The Guard Dog screw uses a #25 Torx T-Tap which is included in every box. A standard # Torx bit will also work with this screw. Please feel free to contact Fasten Master @ 800-518-3569 or techsupport@fastenmaster.com if you need further assistance.

A:  Thank you for your question. The Guard Dog screws are coated carbon steel designed to be used on pressure treated lumber. The screws can be in exterior and interior applications. Please feel free to contact Fasten Master @ 800-518-3569 or techsupport@fastenmaster.com if you have any further questions.

A:  Thank you for your question. The Guard Dog 2" screw is a # 9 gauge per ASME B18.6.1. It is a commodity screw, not a structural screw and for this reason its design values are found in the NDS (National Design Specification for Wood Design) that gives design values to standard screws. Per Table 12L, the for single shear (two member) connection the design values will vary by the species of lumber that it is being used on. If two different species of lumber are used, use the lower number. i.e.for SYP (Southern Yellow Pine) the shear capacity is 118 lbs. For DF (Douglas Fir-Larch 108, and SPF (Spruce-Pine-Fir) 92. If you are looking for higher design values, we would recommend looking into our Structural LOK Line of screws, like TimberLOK, HeadLOK, or LedgerLOK or visit our site www.fastenmaster.com or call us at 800-518-3569 and ask for our Technical Team.

A:  # 10