http://www.sawdustonthefloor.com/4557/woodworking-tips-techniques-xt-screws/ Woodworking Tips, Projects and Tool Reviews for Today's Woodworking Homeowners Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.sawdustonthefloor.com/4557/woodworking-tips-techniques-xt-screws/comment-page-1/#comment-2189 Jim Hester Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:54:58 +0000 http://www.sawdustonthefloor.com/?p=4557#comment-2189 I too have had a problem with drywall screws shearing off at the most inopportune times. Not to mention that if you're driving the screw in close quarters, you can still strip the head with your bit. For locations that won't show, or are going to be countersunk anyway, I started using the green star drive deck screws. They are self-tapping, self-countersinking, and more moisture proof. The shank holds up under all the torque I've ever applied, and the head is difficult to strip out with your bit. They cost more, but are a lot more dependable. I have found them in 1 1/4" length and hope they will start making them even shorter. I too have had a problem with drywall screws shearing off at the most inopportune times. Not to mention that if you’re driving the screw in close quarters, you can still strip the head with your bit.
For locations that won’t show, or are going to be countersunk anyway, I started using the green star drive deck screws. They are self-tapping, self-countersinking, and more moisture proof. The shank holds up under all the torque I’ve ever applied, and the head is difficult to strip out with your bit. They cost more, but are a lot more dependable. I have found them in 1 1/4″ length and hope they will start making them even shorter.

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