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Kreg screw alternatives

  • 24-05-2021 10:17AM
    #1
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,786 ✭✭✭


    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


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  • #2
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,144 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    Where are they being used.


  • #3
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,767 Mod ✭✭✭✭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


  • #4
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,786 ✭✭✭cletus


    kadman wrote: »
    Where are they being used.

    Mostly in the holes I create with the kreg jig :D

    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


  • #5
    recipio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,806 ✭✭✭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 ?


  • #6
    policarp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,677 ✭✭✭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.


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