which type of Toolstation screw to use

[southwesterly]

I normally use Toolstation and need to get some GP screws for wood but there are some choices ie single thread, twin thread, Reisser screws, & Passlode screws. I don't know what is the difference is. Maybe I should just go for one of the boxed sets of 3400 with a range of sizes for £39.99? They are Goldstar but I'm not sure what that means either, although they look like the Silverline set re badged and a lot cheaper.
Mind you it's quite nice to have a stack of boxes on a shelf where you can see the size on the end at a glance.
Has anyone got any tips?

 

[Bilioustrumpstaine]

Reisser are good, Howdens stock them.

 

[big-all]

all depends on the normal use !!!

if its basicly for general around the house hanging shelves screwing the odd bit off wood then silver twins are great
if you want a small selection i would suggest
4x 1/2"
6x1/2" 6x3/4 6x1"
7x1 1/4"
8x1 1/4" 8x1 1/2 8x 1 3/4"
10x2" 10x2 1/2"

or 3x12mm
3.5 x 12mm/16mm/20mm/25mm
4x30mm
4.5x30mm/35mm/40mm/45mm
5x50mm/60mm/

i have over 100 boxes in my shed made up from s/fix twins 30 odd sizes gold 20 odd sizes turbo gold 25 ish sizes brass 30 sizes about 20 other [japblack mirror screws ect] and some reiser

this company do cheap boxes and reasonable priced screws serch 165001
http://www.tools4trade.net/

although most off my screws are from toolstation and screwfix

 

[southwesterly]

thanks, it's useful to see the imperial/metric equivalents as I didn't know that.
Sounds like the boxed set is the one to go for. AJ

 

[neds]

Boxsets can work out cheaper, but they are crafty and stock low of the ones that are more common. I just end up picking a selection that way I know I wont have a thousand 1/2" screws I'll rarely use!

Turbo Gold and Ressier screws are a joy to work with, I treat myself to a box or two now and again.