Wood Screw Sizes Explained - A Beginners Guide

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  • @TrainingHandsAcademy
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  • @bjetTube
    @bjetTube Рік тому +5

    Awesome video. You answered questions that I didn't even thing to ask.

  • @paulgrabowski
    @paulgrabowski 2 роки тому +12

    I truly never thought there would be so much to know about screws. Thanks for this. Very informative.

    • @DavidrKun
      @DavidrKun 2 роки тому +1

      technology at its best. evolution for sure.

  • @tacocin
    @tacocin 11 місяців тому +6

    A 3 year old video but still super valuable! Extremely well done video!

  • @GabilondoSoler
    @GabilondoSoler 4 роки тому +13

    You speak very clearly, witch is so convenient for me since i dont fully speak English.
    So., Thank you!

  • @alessandrozoppi8597
    @alessandrozoppi8597 Рік тому +2

    Thank You for You AMAZING videos! Your explanations are exaustive, easy to follow and smooth! WOW! thx thx thx!!!! and again thx!

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  • @koalajs
    @koalajs 3 роки тому +5

    Finally ! Someone with the knowledge explaining things properly. I solute you my friend thank you.

  • @SirCLawS
    @SirCLawS 3 роки тому +11

    Being an Immigrant to Québec, Canada (the french province), you showing both US/Can vs. EU (SI) measurements was just amazing.
    *clapping hands in respect*

  • @tadmarshall2739
    @tadmarshall2739 Рік тому

    Great overview, I learned several new things, thanks! And, as others noted, touching both metric and Imperial scales is very helpful.

  • @josephgray8722
    @josephgray8722 Рік тому

    2 years ago and still helping! Thank you for your time.

  • @dangallagher6975
    @dangallagher6975 2 роки тому +1

    great video..def a lot of things i didn’t know about screws.. thank you!

    • @TrainingHandsAcademy
      @TrainingHandsAcademy  2 роки тому +1

      Glad it was helpful, and thank you for the sub! Let me know if you have any questions as you watch more of my content.

    • @dangallagher6975
      @dangallagher6975 2 роки тому +1

      @@TrainingHandsAcademy i’ve been watching some of your videos.. fantastic stuff..i actually thought i already subscribed to it.. glad I did.. keep up the great info!

  • @ghknutson
    @ghknutson Рік тому +1

    A SUPERB video, especially helpful in providing head measurements and downloads. The worst thing about Philips head screws is the tendency of the driver to cam out. If I ruled the world, only square-drive and Torx would be allowed...the only ones that can be driven back out without using downward pressure, which is the last thing you want when trying to REMOVE them!🤗

  • @frunomaol5069
    @frunomaol5069 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent again. No waffle. And I like that you include metric in your talk.

  • @BB-ku4zl
    @BB-ku4zl Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @peterquailman2460
    @peterquailman2460 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much for the clear-up. I have been struggling with screws for the longest time and this video explains it absolutely well. . .

  • @jbb5470
    @jbb5470 4 роки тому +5

    Thanks for posting this video. Although I have worked with screws a lot, there is always something new to learn!

  • @davidnollmusic363
    @davidnollmusic363 2 роки тому +1

    This video was very helpful. Thank you so much!

  • @JulieV5683
    @JulieV5683 4 роки тому +3

    Oh my goodness! Who knew they were measured differently depending on the type. I learned so much! Love your videos.

  • @MarcusT86
    @MarcusT86 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing video mate. And thanks for including metric measurements as well. Cheers from the UK!

  • @kimhoitomt8527
    @kimhoitomt8527 Рік тому

    This was excellent! Just the kind of tutorial I needed.

  • @montyr14
    @montyr14 4 роки тому +4

    Very helpful charts. Thank you very much for sharing them!

  • @Toni-oy5gu
    @Toni-oy5gu 4 місяці тому

    Just what I was looking for. Easy to understand and informative. Thank you from an aussie. 😉

  • @lesterreeves1888
    @lesterreeves1888 5 місяців тому

    A great explicable orientation, thanks Lester

  • @jeff123humph
    @jeff123humph 2 роки тому

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    • @TrainingHandsAcademy
      @TrainingHandsAcademy  2 роки тому

      I'm sorry for your loss Jeff, but thankful you have some great memories of him. Thank you for sharing with me my friend.

  • @gjtube37
    @gjtube37 5 місяців тому

    Great video! Thank you so much. You are a great teacher!

    • @TrainingHandsAcademy
      @TrainingHandsAcademy  5 місяців тому

      I really appreciate your kind comment.

    • @gjtube37
      @gjtube37 5 місяців тому

      @@TrainingHandsAcademy I would like to ask two questions if you don't mind. I am installing concealed cabinet hinges and would like to know what size self-centering bit I would need for #6x5/8" flat head wood screws and does it matter what type of 35mm Forstner bit blade style I use? I believe the cabinet is MDF but I could be wrong because it's laminated and I can't tell. I am putting new hinges on and oddly enough I can't remove the old broken hinges. It's like they're glued in place. The hinge screws only turn counter clock-wise but won't come out. Thank you for your time and help. All the best!

    • @gjtube37
      @gjtube37 5 місяців тому

      @@TrainingHandsAcademy Can you please tell me what size self-centering bit I would need for a #6x5/8" flathead wood screw? They're for concealed hinges going into an MDF cabinet. Thank you for your time and help!

  • @schmeed
    @schmeed 4 роки тому +2

    Fantastic Video, Very clear and helpful!

  • @bookerjones1757
    @bookerjones1757 2 роки тому +1

    So helpful! Thank you.

  • @vaclavblazek
    @vaclavblazek 3 роки тому +3

    I’ve noticed that in the US you explicitly state the pitch for metric screws. It’s maybe because you are accustomed to do so for all other screws. Unless you need a special screw you use the default pitch (coarse) screw. So, M6 without any other number implies 1 mm pitch.

  • @waidikyeung8903
    @waidikyeung8903 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you Josh, This is awesome !

  • @Grinsauce
    @Grinsauce 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this very informative video. I learned a lot. Your videos are excellent and I appreciate the professional presentations. Looks like my future projects will require more screwing -around than usual. Thanks again and keep up the great work.

  • @heuwel
    @heuwel 4 роки тому +1

    One is never too old to learn.....thanks

  • @alessandromartintv8381
    @alessandromartintv8381 11 місяців тому

    I really appreciate your good information.

  • @dindon5131
    @dindon5131 3 роки тому

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  • @oghozlerona1987
    @oghozlerona1987 4 роки тому +1

    This is very helpful brother! Thanks a bunch!

  • @troyc333
    @troyc333 6 місяців тому

    Excellent video.

  • @charleselkins4546
    @charleselkins4546 3 роки тому

    Good Information and thanks for the Charts.

  • @roystonwilliams7260
    @roystonwilliams7260 3 роки тому +1

    Great video, excellent content. Many thanks

  • @esky6930
    @esky6930 3 роки тому +1

    Really really informative video. Thank you so much!

  • @muchengo2571
    @muchengo2571 5 місяців тому

    Great Video. Very informative.
    Wish the links worked for the downloads.

  • @KJAAICH2
    @KJAAICH2 3 роки тому +1

    Great informative video , thank you

  • @SuperSpecialty
    @SuperSpecialty 3 роки тому

    The only link you need is a Machinery’s Hand Book (very expensive), but this video is specific & informative .

  • @H.G.Wells-ishWells-ish
    @H.G.Wells-ishWells-ish 7 місяців тому

    FYI, the square head driver is sometimes also called the Robertson bit driver after it's patentee.

  • @Smokie1969
    @Smokie1969 6 місяців тому +1

    *** The downloads go to a 404 page not found error. I really want to get these charts, brilliant video!! 🤟👍❤️

    • @TrainingHandsAcademy
      @TrainingHandsAcademy  5 місяців тому +1

      You can find those on my website. traininghandsacademy.com/tools/#Books&Downloads

  • @SCBestlife
    @SCBestlife 20 днів тому

    Perfect video , what’s different screw #10 and #8 ?

  • @bagumacharles8671
    @bagumacharles8671 Рік тому

    Once again thanks for the video

  • @MaximillianHemmings
    @MaximillianHemmings 3 місяці тому

    The mystery solved! Thank you!

  • @brigetteanderson-atkins1128
    @brigetteanderson-atkins1128 4 роки тому +1

    Such a great video. Thank you!

  • @Samurai9901
    @Samurai9901 4 роки тому +2

    Here in the UK Pozidrive is the most common type of screw. At the major stores that sell tools, building equipment etc pozidrive and torx (starhead) are the most common. Don't think I've seen philips screws being sold other than the ones that may be provided with flatpack furniture.

  • @Brax4-b9j
    @Brax4-b9j 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for a informative video without annoying music and long intros .

  • @dennissmith5837
    @dennissmith5837 2 роки тому

    great video, Thanks

  • @thatDIYlife
    @thatDIYlife 2 роки тому

    Gracias senior

  • @chaz6399
    @chaz6399 Рік тому

    @ 2:10 82 degrees? I'd love to know the rational behind this convention.
    I seems more natural to consider the axis running down the center of the screw, lengthwise, as the reference vector and then call the angle 41 degrees.

  • @randymarko486
    @randymarko486 2 роки тому

    AWESOME/ WELL DONE video

  • @rtgray7
    @rtgray7 4 роки тому

    Really liking this channel!

  • @essentialhandyman
    @essentialhandyman 4 роки тому

    Excellent video. Thanks for posting.

  • @georgiivanov3227
    @georgiivanov3227 2 роки тому

    Big Thank You!!!

  • @aurawright2130
    @aurawright2130 2 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @coplock6689
    @coplock6689 2 роки тому

    Great video. Thanks for sharing

  • @tomdayton3399
    @tomdayton3399 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the great video! What heavy duty screws would you use to secure L-shaped shelf brackets into wall studs? The shelves are 2x12x6' solid wood boards. Is #10x2-1/4" ok, or can I go larger? Thank you.

  • @johnclemenleong8343
    @johnclemenleong8343 2 роки тому

    Thank You

  • @getyourfeelgoodbackbjones1576
    @getyourfeelgoodbackbjones1576 4 роки тому

    Thank you, very informative.

  • @furnituredecor1246
    @furnituredecor1246 4 роки тому

    Great video.

  • @peggyraun-linde6336
    @peggyraun-linde6336 3 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @bagumacharles8671
    @bagumacharles8671 Рік тому

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  • @irving2451
    @irving2451 3 роки тому

    Thanks a lot!

  • @nickmyers3681
    @nickmyers3681 Рік тому

    “Why because it has a big head, It can hold some pressure , but at the same time it has a flat enough profile that it’s not offensive”
    Yeah I’m gonna have to steal this quote my guy, entirely out of context of course 😉😬👌

  • @klgm100
    @klgm100 Місяць тому

    What he means by the counter sink in minute 2:13

  • @arch3ddraftsman
    @arch3ddraftsman Рік тому

    Super!

    • @TrainingHandsAcademy
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  • @SaapeXD
    @SaapeXD 4 роки тому

    What about using wood screws made from zinc for wood projects?

    • @TrainingHandsAcademy
      @TrainingHandsAcademy  4 роки тому

      The vast majority of the screws I showed in this video were made of steel and zinc coated... which helps prevent rust. However, stainless steel and galvanized screws would be better for outdoor use... like those premium wood screws I showed towards the end. Does that help Muhammad?

  • @elviscoso01
    @elviscoso01 8 місяців тому

    But what is the origin of the gauge number?

  • @johnmichael642
    @johnmichael642 9 місяців тому

    I've been looking all around for an answer on my screw diameter question so I know that the # for the machine screw example you gave at 4:09 is not the GAUGE but the screw size which is based on major thread diameter, not gauge or AWG. A 6 gauge screw would be thicker than a 8 gauge screw. But the way screws are sized means that a #6 screw is thinner than a #8 screw. ua-cam.com/video/37o2DWse0bY/v-deo.html

  • @lawrencee486
    @lawrencee486 3 роки тому

    MY package reads only 2 numbers: 12 x 3, I have no idea what size to drill the pilot hole, can anyone help?

  • @billypeacock8520
    @billypeacock8520 4 роки тому

    it seems I'm locked into every Auto-language in CC there is but English. What do we do to alter this? Tried again in this video. It matters, as I have 3 different Language bases that watch this in our public school. At the present time it says we are Vietnamese (auto-generated) English. Want to watch as these are all very good. Just trying to make CC work for students.

    • @TrainingHandsAcademy
      @TrainingHandsAcademy  4 роки тому

      So sorry Billy, not sure what is going on. Can you get other UA-cam videos to work, or is it just mine?

  • @rhikdavis
    @rhikdavis 4 роки тому +1

    Now I need an automatic screw sorter.

  • @zmartkooky244
    @zmartkooky244 2 роки тому

    Screw sizes is one of those unnecessarily complex things: Why gauge 4 is 3mm? why not gauge 3 = 3mm?? And why do we need threads per length if we already have the length??
    We should just use: shape/diameter/length/threads like this: *t/1.5/10/15* meaning: torx/1.5⌀/10mm/15 threads - that's easy and straightforward and doesn't require any memorization.

  • @tycox8704
    @tycox8704 Рік тому

    The lesson is lacking. There’s no explanation on selecting a gauge. For example, if #8, #10, and #12 screws all have a 2-1/2 inch screw length option, which gauge should be used? I assume it depends on the weight of the joined materials and how few screws you want to use.

  • @clearthings9282
    @clearthings9282 4 роки тому

    👌👌👌👌👍👍👍🤝🤝

  • @nagasako7
    @nagasako7 3 роки тому

    I'm assuming in the rest of the world, it's just mm metric standard. LOL

  • @tablatronix
    @tablatronix 2 роки тому

    Wait , why tf is US wire guage the reverse of screws? oh ffs

  • @e04854
    @e04854 4 роки тому +1

    Good information but too many commercials.

  • @BumpyBilsko
    @BumpyBilsko 2 роки тому

    This guy makes me want him

  • @Zheta26
    @Zheta26 2 роки тому

    Am I supposed to know all this if I just want to find a screw to put my furniture back? Uhhh how men usually know these things

    • @TrainingHandsAcademy
      @TrainingHandsAcademy  2 роки тому

      I can help if you want it. :)

    • @Zheta26
      @Zheta26 2 роки тому

      @@TrainingHandsAcademy thanks, I have this cheap furniture made of particle board that were attached using plastic anchors and screws. Can I just use flathead screws? Or would it fall apart?

    • @TrainingHandsAcademy
      @TrainingHandsAcademy  2 роки тому

      @@Zheta26 Yes, a flat head screw should work well and if you can find a course thread screw... that will hold much better in particle board. Hope that helps.

  • @michaelguthrie2344
    @michaelguthrie2344 10 місяців тому

    You would be an excellent reference if only you were metric. Its not some people are metric it's only 350Mil are out of date.

  • @sudo1529
    @sudo1529 Рік тому

    Really helpful, thank you!

  • @SuperSpecialty
    @SuperSpecialty 3 роки тому

    The only link you need is a Machinery’s Hand Book (very expensive), but this video is specific & informative .

  • @gavinjiang9802
    @gavinjiang9802 3 роки тому

    Good education, thanks!