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Stainless Steel Slotted Oval Head Screws for Wood

18-8 stainless steel screws have good chemical resistance and are a good choice for ACQ-treated (arsenic-free) lumber. A decorative rounded top provides a finished appearance. Screws are beveled under the head for use in countersunk holes. They press threads into material for a tight, secure hold. To prevent splitting, drill a pilot hole slightly smaller than the screw. Screws may be mildly magnetic. Length is measured from the edge of the head.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Head | ||||||||||
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Lg. | Dia. | Ht. | Softwood Drill Bit Size | Hardwood Drill Bit Size | Approximate Threads per Inch | Threading | Min. Thread Lg. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
18-8 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||
No. 4 | ||||||||||
1/2" | 0.225" | 0.104" | 3/64" | 1/16" | 22 | Partially Threaded | 0.333" | 100 | 000000000 | 000000 |
5/8" | 0.225" | 0.104" | 3/64" | 1/16" | 22 | Partially Threaded | 0.417" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.225" | 0.104" | 3/64" | 1/16" | 22 | Partially Threaded | 0.5" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.225" | 0.104" | 3/64" | 1/16" | 22 | Partially Threaded | 0.667" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 5 | ||||||||||
3/4" | 0.252" | 0.116" | 1/16" | 5/64" | 20 | Partially Threaded | 0.5" | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
No. 6 | ||||||||||
3/8" | 0.279" | 0.128" | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.25" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0.279" | 0.128" | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.333" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
5/8" | 0.279" | 0.128" | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.417" | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/4" | 0.279" | 0.128" | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.552" | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/8" | 0.279" | 0.128" | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.583" | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1" | 0.279" | 0.128" | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.667" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/4" | 0.279" | 0.128" | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.833" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.279" | 0.128" | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 1" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 0.279" | 0.128" | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 1.333" | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 8 | ||||||||||
1/2" | 0.332" | 0.152" | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 0.333" | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/8" | 0.332" | 0.152" | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 0.417" | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/4" | 0.332" | 0.152" | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 0.5" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.332" | 0.152" | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 0.667" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/4" | 0.332" | 0.152" | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 0.833" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.332" | 0.152" | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 1" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 10 | ||||||||||
5/8" | 0.385" | 0.176" | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 0.417" | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.385" | 0.176" | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 0.5" | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.385" | 0.176" | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 0.76" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/4" | 0.385" | 0.176" | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 0.833" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.385" | 0.176" | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 1" | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 0.385" | 0.176" | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 1.333" | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 12 | ||||||||||
3/4" | 0.438" | 0.2" | 7/64" | 1/8" | 11 | Partially Threaded | 0.5" | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1" | 0.438" | 0.2" | 7/64" | 1/8" | 11 | Partially Threaded | 0.667" | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.438" | 0.2" | 7/64" | 1/8" | 11 | Partially Threaded | 1" | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 14 | ||||||||||
1" | 0.507" | 0.232" | 7/64" | 9/64" | 10 | Partially Threaded | 0.667" | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/4" | 0.507" | 0.232" | 7/64" | 9/64" | 10 | Partially Threaded | 0.833" | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | 0.507" | 0.232" | 7/64" | 9/64" | 10 | Partially Threaded | 1" | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
2" | 0.507" | 0.232" | 7/64" | 9/64" | 10 | Partially Threaded | 1.333" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Brass Slotted Oval Head Screws for Wood

Brass screws are corrosion resistant in wet environments, electrically conductive, and nonmagnetic. A decorative rounded top provides a finished appearance. Screws are beveled under the head for use in countersunk holes. They press threads into material for a tight, secure hold. To prevent splitting, drill a pilot hole slightly smaller than the screw. Length is measured from the edge of the head.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Head | ||||||||||
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Lg. | Dia. | Ht. | Softwood Drill Bit Size | Hardwood Drill Bit Size | Approximate Threads per Inch | Threading | Min. Thread Lg. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Brass | ||||||||||
No. 4 | ||||||||||
1/2" | 0.225" | 0.104" | 3/64" | 1/16" | 22 | Partially Threaded | 0.333" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.225" | 0.104" | 3/64" | 1/16" | 22 | Partially Threaded | 0.5" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 5 | ||||||||||
3/4" | 0.252" | 0.116" | 1/16" | 5/64" | 20 | Partially Threaded | 0.5" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 6 | ||||||||||
1/2" | 0.279" | 0.128" | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.333" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
5/8" | 0.279" | 0.128" | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.417" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.279" | 0.128" | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.5" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.279" | 0.128" | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.667" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/4" | 0.279" | 0.128" | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.833" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.279" | 0.128" | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 1" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 8 | ||||||||||
3/4" | 0.332" | 0.152" | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 0.5" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.332" | 0.152" | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 0.667" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/4" | 0.332" | 0.152" | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 0.833" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.332" | 0.152" | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 1" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 10 | ||||||||||
1" | 0.385" | 0.176" | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 0.667" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/4" | 0.385" | 0.176" | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 0.833" | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.385" | 0.176" | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 1" | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 0.385" | 0.176" | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 1.333" | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Phillips Oval Head Screws for Wood

A decorative rounded top provides a finished appearance. These screws are beveled under the head for use in countersunk holes. They press threads into material for a tight, secure hold. To prevent splitting, drill a pilot hole slightly smaller than the screw. Length is measured from the edge of the head.
Brass screws are corrosion resistant in wet environments, electrically conductive, and nonmagnetic.
Zinc-plated steel screws are corrosion resistant in wet environments.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Head | |||||||||||
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Lg. | Dia. | Ht. | Drive Size | Softwood Drill Bit Size | Hardwood Drill Bit Size | Approximate Threads per Inch | Threading | Min. Thread Lg. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Brass | |||||||||||
No. 6 | |||||||||||
1/2" | 0.279" | 0.128" | No. 2 | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.333" | 100 | 000000000 | 000000 |
5/8" | 0.279" | 0.128" | No. 2 | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.417" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.279" | 0.128" | No. 2 | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.5" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.279" | 0.128" | No. 2 | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.667" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/4" | 0.279" | 0.128" | No. 2 | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.833" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.279" | 0.128" | No. 2 | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 1" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 8 | |||||||||||
3/4" | 0.332" | 0.152" | No. 2 | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 0.5" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.332" | 0.152" | No. 2 | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 0.667" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/4" | 0.332" | 0.152" | No. 2 | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 0.833" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.332" | 0.152" | No. 2 | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 1" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 10 | |||||||||||
1" | 0.385" | 0.176" | No. 2 | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 0.667" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/4" | 0.385" | 0.176" | No. 2 | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 0.833" | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.385" | 0.176" | No. 2 | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 1" | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 0.385" | 0.176" | No. 2 | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 1.25" | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 5 | |||||||||||
1" | 0.252" | 0.116" | No. 2 | 1/16" | 5/64" | 20 | Partially Threaded | 0.667" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Zinc-Plated Steel | |||||||||||
No. 6 | |||||||||||
5/8" | 0.279" | 0.128" | No. 2 | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.417" | 100 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/4" | 0.279" | 0.128" | No. 2 | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.5" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.279" | 0.128" | No. 2 | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.667" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/4" | 0.279" | 0.128" | No. 2 | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 0.833" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.279" | 0.128" | No. 2 | 1/16" | 5/64" | 18 | Partially Threaded | 1" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 8 | |||||||||||
3/4" | 0.332" | 0.152" | No. 2 | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 0.5" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.332" | 0.152" | No. 2 | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 0.667" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/4" | 0.332" | 0.152" | No. 2 | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 0.833" | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | 0.332" | 0.152" | No. 2 | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 1" | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
2" | 0.332" | 0.152" | No. 2 | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 1.333" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
2 1/4" | 0.332" | 0.152" | No. 2 | 5/64" | 3/32" | 15 | Partially Threaded | 1.5" | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 10 | |||||||||||
3/4" | 0.385" | 0.176" | No. 3 | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 0.5" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.385" | 0.176" | No. 3 | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 0.667" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/4" | 0.385" | 0.176" | No. 3 | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 0.833" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.385" | 0.176" | No. 3 | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 1" | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 3/4" | 0.385" | 0.176" | No. 3 | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 1.167" | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 0.385" | 0.176" | No. 3 | 3/32" | 7/64" | 13 | Partially Threaded | 1.333" | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |