Why do you use Flathead screws for some projects, but Philip screws for others? What's the difference between the two?
2006-07-30 13:23:36 · 8 answers · asked by Mariah 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
in certain situations a "flathead" or straight slot screw can offer you more torque, the larger the screw the more torque required to drive it home. a philips head, is generally used in a quick driven screw, (ie. drywall)
also a philips head screw is more likely to strip out the material you are driving it into because it is done with ease with a screwgun.
2006-07-30 15:51:13 · answer #1 · answered by miss angel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Umm the type of screwdriver you use I'd have to say is the difference.
Actually, some screws you can only get as Philips and some only as Flathead. I would have to say that when it comes to certain jobs a Philips is definately more logical becaus it stays in the groove a lot better than a flathead.
When it comes to things beyond flathead or Philips that would have to due with the type of application you intend on using it for...
Metal,wood,platic,plaster......
2006-07-30 20:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by djshyc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flathead screws are used on screws which heads are also flat like most of wood screws. Most common is the cross head or philips, but there are many other screws' kinds and each has its own function and application. Something to do with the composition of the metal used and the strength of torque it is suppose to deliver I suppose.
2006-07-30 21:33:11 · answer #3 · answered by BOBBY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most often the screw choice is based on the type of material in which the screw is to be threaded. The less dense the material, the coarser the thread. As for head types, a bugle head is preferred for finished work where the screw is to be hidden as it countersinks. An ovalhead or panhead is for applications where exposure doesn't matter. The only real difference between flat and phillips head screws is the amount of torque transfer. You can tighten a flathead screw more than a phillips without slippage.
2006-07-30 20:35:19 · answer #4 · answered by ryan c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, here it is, you want to use a flat head screw mostly on wood, and a rounded screw mostly on metal. But to find out, just read the back of the box or package your screws come in.
2006-07-30 20:30:59 · answer #5 · answered by donkey176 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer hex head screws, are easier to work with a cordless drill and there will be no damage to the screw head.
2006-07-30 20:46:58 · answer #6 · answered by Handyman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different jobs require different screws.
2006-07-30 20:27:26 · answer #7 · answered by Casper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
complex matter. seek with google or bing. this may help!
2014-11-23 02:08:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋