Wood Screw Sizes Explained - A Beginners Guide

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Wood screw sizes explained? Yes, it is a daunting task, but I took a lot of time to make this video for all you beginners looking to learn about wood screws. There are many sizes, types, and options out there, so hopefully you'll walk away today feeling more confident about the topic.
Traditional Wood Screw Size Chart:
Fraction/Decimal/Metric Conversion Chart:
Pitch (mm) to Threads Per Inch Conversion Chart: bit.ly/3lUKlke
Pre-drilling video: • Choosing The Right Siz...
0:00 Intro
0:12 Wood screw basics
3:41 Understanding screw numbers
5:12 Types of drives
6:07 Pre-drilling & correct screw depth
7:12 Six most common wood screw sizes
8:18 Seven non-traditional screws
10:23 Download charts
11:08 Outro
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@TrainingHandsAcademy Жыл бұрын

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@GabilondoSoler 3 жыл бұрын

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

@paulgrabowski 2 жыл бұрын

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

@DavidrKun Жыл бұрын

technology at its best. evolution for sure.

@koalajs 3 жыл бұрын

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

@bjetTube 11 ай бұрын

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

@TrainingHandsAcademy 11 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@alessandrozoppi8597 11 ай бұрын

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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@peterquailman2460 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@frunomaol5069 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ghknutson 11 ай бұрын

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!🤗

@TrainingHandsAcademy 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment.

@montyr14 3 жыл бұрын

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

@TrainingHandsAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@dangallagher6975 Жыл бұрын

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

@TrainingHandsAcademy Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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!

@josephgray8722 8 ай бұрын

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

@TrainingHandsAcademy 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! I'm still here!

@waidikyeung8903 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Josh, This is awesome !

@SirCLawS 3 жыл бұрын

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*

@bitemyram 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and I’m so glad you used the term “imperial system”. I’ve talked to so many people who have no idea what what imperial is until it’s explained. Lol

@schmeed 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Video, Very clear and helpful!

@esky6930 3 жыл бұрын

Really really informative video. Thank you so much!

@davidnollmusic363 Жыл бұрын

This video was very helpful. Thank you so much!

@TrainingHandsAcademy Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@oghozlerona1987 3 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful brother! Thanks a bunch!

@kimhoitomt8527 7 ай бұрын

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

@julieveitia2979 3 жыл бұрын

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

@TrainingHandsAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julie!

@roystonwilliams7260 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, excellent content. Many thanks

@charleselkins4546 2 жыл бұрын

Good Information and thanks for the Charts.

@MarcusT86 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TrainingHandsAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@dindon5131 3 жыл бұрын

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@brigetteanderson-atkins1128 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great video. Thank you!

@TrainingHandsAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@bagumacharles8671 10 ай бұрын

Once again thanks for the video

@Grinsauce Жыл бұрын

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.

@TrainingHandsAcademy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment buddy!

@getyourfeelgoodbackbjones1576 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very informative.

@gavinjiang9802 2 жыл бұрын

Good education, thanks!

@KJAAICH2 2 жыл бұрын

Great informative video , thank you

@bookerjones1757 Жыл бұрын

So helpful! Thank you.

@TrainingHandsAcademy Жыл бұрын

So glad!

@tadmarshall2739 5 ай бұрын

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

@TrainingHandsAcademy 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the comment.

@heuwel 3 жыл бұрын

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

@TrainingHandsAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

Amen to that Robert!

@sudo1529 8 ай бұрын

Really helpful, thank you!

@TrainingHandsAcademy 8 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@furnituredecor1246 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@essentialhandyman 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks for posting.

@TrainingHandsAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

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@alessandromartintv8381 5 ай бұрын

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@TrainingHandsAcademy 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment.

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Thank you!

@dennissmith5837 Жыл бұрын

great video, Thanks

@TrainingHandsAcademy Жыл бұрын

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@TrainingHandsAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

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Big Thank You!!!

@TrainingHandsAcademy Жыл бұрын

Big You're welcome! :)

@vaclavblazek 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@randymarko486 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME/ WELL DONE video

@TrainingHandsAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

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Gracias senior

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Thank you.

@TrainingHandsAcademy Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

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Thanks!

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@tacocin 5 ай бұрын

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@TrainingHandsAcademy 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

@johnclemenleong8343 Жыл бұрын

Thank You

@TrainingHandsAcademy Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@SuperSpecialty 3 жыл бұрын

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

@arch3ddraftsman 9 ай бұрын

Super!

@TrainingHandsAcademy 9 ай бұрын

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@jeff123humph Жыл бұрын

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@TrainingHandsAcademy Жыл бұрын

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

@Samurai9901 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@TrainingHandsAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for the info!

@H.G.Wells-ishWells-ish Ай бұрын

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

@nickmyers3681 6 ай бұрын

“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 😉😬👌

@bagumacharles8671 10 ай бұрын

I love your videos and I would like to access such better tools at my carpentry workshop here in Uganda. How I wish you could guide me on how to get used tools at a better price. I just begun my small carpentry workshop which I would like to turn in an integrated youth and women Skilling centre at our home town in Busunga.

@TrainingHandsAcademy 10 ай бұрын

Praying God will make that happen... truly, I'm praying a believing He will make a way!

@SaapeXD 3 жыл бұрын

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

@TrainingHandsAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@chaz6399 Жыл бұрын

@ 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.

@lawrencee486 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TrainingHandsAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Send me a picture of the package on IG.

@rhikdavis 3 жыл бұрын

Now I need an automatic screw sorter.

@TrainingHandsAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

That would be amazing! haha

@billypeacock8520 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@clearthings9282 3 жыл бұрын

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@elviscoso01 2 ай бұрын

But what is the origin of the gauge number?

@johnmichael642 2 ай бұрын

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. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZ2fZaeI2MuUko0.html

@zmartkooky244 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TrainingHandsAcademy Жыл бұрын

You get an A+

@nagasako7 3 жыл бұрын

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

@tycox8704 7 ай бұрын

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.

@TrainingHandsAcademy 7 ай бұрын

Yes, you got it.

@kennysmith1118 Жыл бұрын

This guy makes me want him

@e04854 3 жыл бұрын

Good information but too many commercials.

@TrainingHandsAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry Eric... I don't have control over how many they show.

@tablatronix Жыл бұрын

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

@salty3nuts 3 жыл бұрын

Get rid of the commercials so we can watch the video.

@michaelguthrie2344 4 ай бұрын

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.

@Zheta26 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

I can help if you want it. :)

@Zheta26 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@SuperSpecialty 3 жыл бұрын

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