Shook 10X1/2 Jiffy Point Screws 11072

The Shook 11072 is a box of number 10 by 1/2 inch Jiffy Point self drilling screws for sheet metal fastening.

Screw gauge describes the diameter of the shank and thread, with a higher number indicating a larger screw. Number 8 and number 10 are the sizes most used in sheet metal work.

The larger gauge offers more thread engagement, greater shear and tensile strength, and better resistance to being stripped or twisted off during driving. Where the fastening carries load, or where a screw will be removed and refitted during servicing, the additional size is worth having.

The trade offs are cost, the larger hole produced, and the greater torque required to drive it, which matters on a job involving many fasteners.

Consistency within an assembly is worth maintaining. Mixing gauges across a duct run means carrying two driver setups and produces an untidy result, and a repair made with a smaller gauge screw in an existing hole will not hold.

Where a screw hole has been stripped, moving to the next gauge up is a legitimate repair, since the larger thread engages fresh material.

The 1/2 inch length suits sheet to sheet connections without excessive protrusion.

Confirm gauge, length, point capacity, head style, and finish against the material and application. Match the driver to the head and drive square to the work.

Brand

Shook

SKU

11072

Category

Self-Drilling Screws

Weight

2.8 lbs

Dimensions

4.80" x 4.60" x 3.40"

Price

$50.00

Availability

In stock

Rating

4.7 / 5.0