Kreg screw alternatives

cletus

I'm sure this has probably come up before on this forum, but here I am, looking for recommendations.

I've used ordinary woodscrews with small washers before, but that's a pain in the arse, really, so I'm looking for cheap washerhead screws, if anyone has something they use

kadman

Where are they being used.

mossym

spax pan heads are what i've seen touted as an alternate to the kregs, but when i had a quick look they seemed pretty expensive too

cletus

kadman wrote: »

Where are they being used.

Mostly in the holes I create with the kreg jig

Honestly, though, I don't have a specific task in mind. I use the kreg when I don't want screw heads to show, and there won't be a high load. I

recipio

The whole purpose of the washer head screws is to spread the load to prevent splitting. The older Kreg screws didn't have this and I'm still working my way through a box of them. I would have thought the newer screws are worth the money especially as they have a shiny non rust finish ?

policarp

cletus wrote: »

I'm sure this has probably come up before on this forum, but here I am, looking for recommendations.

I've used ordinary woodscrews with small washers before, but that's a pain in the arse, really, so I'm looking for cheap washerhead screws, if anyone has something they use

I use one and a quarter inch Pan head screws.