Q:Can i hang direct to stud frame an sliding door for a closet with this screws? How much height them can work?
by|Feb 20, 2024
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A: this screw is intended for use in drywall application.
by|Feb 23, 2024
Q:Can these be used to fasten drywall to steal studs?
by|Jun 13, 2023
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A: Yes, these can be used to install drywall to metal studs.
by|Jun 14, 2023
Q:What is the difference between the #6 gauge and #8 gauge fine thread drywall screws when attaching drywall to metal furring channel? Which is strongest? What is the pull out strength of each?
by|Nov 14, 2021
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A: Pull strength is not available, but of the 2 screws, the #8 will be stronger.
by|Jun 9, 2022
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Q:Roughly how many screws are in a 5 lb box?
by|Jul 7, 2020
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A: there are approximately 945 in each 5 lb box
by|Jul 8, 2020
Q:What is diameter of this #6 2" screw?
by|Jul 3, 2020
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A: The same as any other sheetrock screw that I've used, 9/64 inch, 3.3mm.
by|Apr 1, 2023
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A: head diameter is 5/16"
by|Apr 1, 2023
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Q:Can this screw be used to hang a clock on a dry wall with a stud behind?
by|Jun 24, 2020
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A: A stud is pine wood. A soft wood. Normally you use a coarse thread screw when using soft wood. A fine thread screw, like this one is normally used when screwing into hard wood. Exe., oak, maple, walnut etc. This screw may strip out in soft wood.
by|Jun 28, 2023
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A: Yes, if you have enough torque from your driver, or if the stud is relatively soft
by|Apr 13, 2022
A: yes, this should be fine
by|Jun 25, 2020
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Q:what size of anchor for I need for this screw?
by|Jan 27, 2020
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A: An 8 gauge screw is about 4.2mm in diameter. You’ll want an anchor slightly larger than that but anchors are typically purchased by holding capacity so the size anchor needed for the project largely depends on what is being held
by|Feb 4, 2020
Q:When attaching 1/2" ultralight drywall to 20 gauge metal studs should i pre drill the hole?
by|Jan 23, 2020
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A: most drywall screws are self tapping in thin stud material. careful with over sinking, once perforated manage drill speed.
by|Apr 1, 2023
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A: No you don't
by|Jun 23, 2020
A: Using this screw on 20g steel might be an issue. Majority of screws will go in with effort.
Best use “self drilling screw”, this will make it easier and eliminate needing to drill holes.
by|Oct 29, 2020
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A: no, no need. Just drill them in.
by|Aug 4, 2020
A: I would test it, they may pierce that thin of metal but if not, pre-drill