Use the Right Woodscrew Head Type and Shape

Do you know what type of woodworking screw is best to use when? Of course, the decision will depend on several factors. But there are some general guidelines you can follow when you are working with woodscrew fasteners. This can also be helpful information to have when you are browsing an online woodworking fasteners catalog, wondering which woodscrews you should choose.

Square head and square head phillips woodscrews are good to have on hand in your fasteners inventory. Choose one of these newer head type woodscrews instead of standard slotted or phillips head screws when you want a particularly good grip and want to minimize the possibility of stripping.

Use round head screws when you need to join thin objects to wood surfaces, and use flat head screws with tapered bottoms when you want the screw to be flush to the surface once it’s in place. Flat head screws are the only choice for recessed areas. Round head screws may be easier to remove, but properly installed flat head screws can also be taken out easily. Another choice is oval head screws which feature a slightly rounded top like a round head screw and a bottom that’s tapered like a flat head screw.