With proper pre-drilled depth, Pocket-Max screws will not cross-thread the two pieces being joined. Cross threading can cause the two pieces to separate, forming a poor joint. PocketMax screws are designed so that the unthreaded portion of the screw's shank spans between the pieces being joined.
The Type 17 point is not a thread style but can enhance the performance qualities of most thread styles used in the woodworking industry. A slot or notch is cut at the tip of the screw, which acts like an auger or drill tip. The slot carves away the material, thus allowing it to self-drill into most types of wood. It can often eliminate the need for a pre-drilled hole to relieve splitting. The Type 17 point is excellent for hardwoods, softwoods, particleboard, and especially MDF.
Developed in a high-production woodworking shop, PocketMax screws combine self-drilling points, deep, sharp threads, and heat-treated hardening, which provides excellent performance in both hard and softwoods.
Torx drive Pockethole Screws are more common in automated applications. If you push the screw in the hole and then look to seat the screw to the driver bit, this works better than SQ Drive.
Screws used in installing decking or for building outdoor furniture need a special coating to protect them from the elements and the treated wood itself. In 2004, ACQ-treated wood became the industry standard for pressure-treated decking. It does not contain arsenic, unlike the old type of wood, but is unfriendly to fasteners because copper reacts with bare metal, causing the fastener to fail prematurely.
FEATURES:
| SIZE (#8, #10 ...) | #8 |
|---|---|
| LENGTH | 1-1/2 in. |
| MATERIAL | Dry-Lube Steel |
| COUNTERSINK NIBS | Without Nibs |
| RECESS TYPE | Star / Torx |
| HEAD | Pocket-Hole Fillister |
| POINT TYPE | Type 17 |
| BRAND | McFeely's PocketMax |
| RECESS SIZE | T-20 |
| QUANTITY | 100-Box |
| RoHS Compliant? | No |
| SKU | 0814-PTD-C |
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| Prop 65 |
WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood. |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals such as copper nickel lead or chromium which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.
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