self-tapping
Drills its own hole
Self-tapping describes a screw or fastener designed to cut its own threads as it's driven into material, eliminating the need for a pre-tapped hole.
These screws have a sharp, pointed tip and specially shaped threads that carve into wood, plastic, or thin metal: Use self-tapping screws for the sheet metal panels.
The feature saves time and simplifies assembly.
Threaded metal fastener
Craft of shaping lumber
- handymanVersatile home repairer
- repairRestore to working order
- assemblyConstructing from components
- projectPlanned, effortful task
hobbyist · craftsmanship · maker · tinkering · customization · prototyping · time-saving · convenience
Preparatory drill opening
- torqueRotational force measurement
- countersinkConical recess for fasteners
- gripSecure manual hold
- tightenMake more secure
secure · fasten · drive · Phillips · flathead · socket · bit · driver
screw
Threaded metal fastener
washer · nut · pin · bracket · clamp · hinge · nail · staple · hook · grommet
woodworking
Craft of shaping lumber
project · hobbyist · craftsmanship · maker · tinkering · customization · prototyping · time-saving · convenience · ease
pilot-hole
Preparatory drill opening
- torqueRotational force measurement
- countersinkConical recess for fasteners
- gripSecure manual hold
tighten · secure · fasten · drive · Phillips · flathead · socket · bit · driver · clutch
sheet-metal
Flat-rolled thin alloy
- plasticCapable of being molded
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- aluminumElement thirteen
composite · plywood · particle-board · MDF · drywall · HVAC · ductwork · enclosure · chassis · panel
pitch
Frequency of sound
chamfer · spiral · cutting-edge · lead
- hardware traitsthreaded, galvanized, stainless, hex, slotted
- screwswood screw, machine screw, drywall screw, deck screw, set screw
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