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2006-10-26 19:29:33 · 14 answers · asked by dggeiger 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
coarse thread 1 1/4 inch for 1/2 inch sheet rock. coarse thread 1 5/8 screws for 5/8 sheet rock. fine thread for metal studs and thin veneer Sheetrock
2006-10-26 23:42:39 · answer #1 · answered by Larry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fine thread screws are for metal studs, coarse thread are for wood. To hang 1/2" drywall use 1-1/4" long screws, 1-5/8" screws for 5/8" thick drywall.
2006-10-27 04:56:10 · answer #2 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either works well. The coarse thread go in faster, and should be used with a small gun that controls the depth of penetration in relation to the outer skin. This is critical - you don't want the screw to break the skin nor do you want it to protrude. The fine thread screws work better for a guy who is doing one job and is just using a hand drill to put the screws in - it gives you a little more reaction time to stop the drive going in.
2006-10-27 08:34:39 · answer #3 · answered by Doug R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get drywall screws, they are made for that. They have a very coarse thread and go right in and hold.
2006-10-30 04:38:28 · answer #4 · answered by breaker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hardware and home improvement stores all carry a product called "dry wall screws". The have coarse threads and come in varius lengths, depending on the thickness of the drywall you are using.
Good luck.
2006-10-26 21:03:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fine thread does not give a good enough bite to the drywall always use as coarse a thread as possible.
2006-10-26 20:19:50 · answer #6 · answered by tjhand5094 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a coarse thread and a drywall bit on your drill.
2006-10-26 19:38:48 · answer #7 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use corse 1 -3/4 inch into wood studs. Do not let the screw break the paper on the drywall you just want to have the screw make a slight depression into the paper.
2006-10-26 19:35:24 · answer #8 · answered by caciansf 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
course screws, they are called drywall screws. and they are only about 3/4 " long. and you can get a drill bit that attaches to your drill that will make it so your screws dont go all the way in and make a hole. it stops the screw at the base of the drywall.
2006-10-27 02:04:49 · answer #9 · answered by Spirit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what your studs are made of. Use coarse thread for wood studs, and use fine thread for metal studs.
2006-10-30 15:46:45 · answer #10 · answered by displacedyankee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋