Wood Screws - Flat Head, Oval Head, and Other Wood Screws

A tapered shank screw for use exclusively in wood. Available in a variety of head styles and materials.

Wood screws have a smooth shank that allows the screw to pull the two pieces of wood together for a tight joint. Wood screws also taper along the threaded portion optimizing the screws holding power in wood. This is why some people use special tapered drill bits for pilot holes.

Phillips flat head wood screws

Flat head screws are countersunk into the material for a smooth surface area. Brass An alloy of copper with good corrosion resistance. Once common for marine use, it has been replaced by stainless steel. Used mostly in decorative applications. Zinc plated steel Steel is zinc plated for moderate protection against rust. Stainless steel 18-8 Stainless steel 18-8 is an alloy of steel with high corrosion resistance. Stainless has become the material of choice for exterior and most marine applications. Silicon bronze Bronze is an alloy of copper with greater strength and corrosion resistance than brass. Most commonly used in wood boat building and restoration.

Slotted flat head wood screws

Flat head screws are countersunk into the material for a smooth surface area. Brass An alloy of copper with good corrosion resistance. Once common for marine use, it has been replaced by stainless steel. Used mostly in decorative applications. Zinc plated steel Steel is zinc plated for moderate protection against rust. Stainless steel 18-8 Stainless steel 18-8 is an alloy of steel with high corrosion resistance. Stainless has become the material of choice for exterior and most marine applications. Silicon bronze Bronze is an alloy of copper with greater strength and corrosion resistance than brass. Most commonly used in wood boat building and restoration.

Slotted oval head wood screws

Oval head screws are similar to flat head, but have a slightly rounded top for a more finished look. Brass An alloy of copper with good corrosion resistance. Once common for marine use, it has been replaced by stainless steel. Used mostly in decorative applications. Stainless steel 18-8 Stainless steel 18-8 is an alloy of steel with high corrosion resistance. Stainless has become the material of choice for exterior and most marine applications. Silicon bronze Bronze is an alloy of copper with greater strength and corrosion resistance than brass. Most commonly used in wood boat building and restoration.

Slotted round head wood screws

Round head protrudes above the surface of the material to be fastened. Brass An alloy of copper with good corrosion resistance. Once common for marine use, it has been replaced by stainless steel. Used mostly in decorative applications. Zinc plated steel Steel is zinc plated for moderate protection against rust. Stainless steel 18-8 Stainless steel 18-8 is an alloy of steel with high corrosion resistance. Stainless has become the material of choice for exterior and most marine applications. Silicon bronze Bronze is an alloy of copper with greater strength and corrosion resistance than brass. Most commonly used in wood boat building and restoration.

Phillips round head wood screws
Round head protrudes above the surface of the material to be fastened. Brass An alloy of copper with good corrosion resistance. Once common for marine use, it has been replaced by stainless steel. Used mostly in decorative applications. Zinc plated steel Steel is zinc plated for moderate protection against rust.