2007-01-15 00:39:06 · 4 answers · asked by nick c 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The shank (shaft diameter) is given a gauge number with 6, 8 and 10 being the most commonly used. The thing to remember is the higher the number the thicker the screw. e.g. No.10 is thicker than No. 6.
2007-01-15 00:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by Never say Never 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The 6-8-10-12, etc has to do with the diameter of the screw with 6 being the smallest. After 12 comes 1/4" If you intend to sink them in anything but very soft wood drill a pilot hole with a drill that is the same diameter as the shank of the screw; i.e. so that if held next to each other the threads show on either side of the drill bit.
2007-01-15 10:35:17 · answer #2 · answered by Duke D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give the 10 to tetchy. No other explanation is needed. It did cause me pause though in how one might be confused by "numbering" things in a hardware sense. The screw thing applies to nails as well,,,BUT.
Wiring is opposite, as is the gauge of a shot gun. Smile.
Hey, some of life should be mysterious. :)
Steven Wolf
(The Rev.)
2007-01-15 08:52:48 · answer #3 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Screw size
2007-01-15 08:57:27 · answer #4 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋