I want to get set up with a proper collection of screws (and to a lesser extent, other fittings like bolts and so on) as I'm tired of bodging with the best 4 screws I can find lying around. But when I come to do so, I'm drowning in so many different types and options and sizes and lengths. And because it's SO much more expensive to buy a small number, I'm put off buying a big pack only to realise they're a size that isn't much use. Had that before where I got some chunky screws only to realise they split the wood, or the ones I bought were too long and poked through the back, etc!
I wondered if anyone might suggest a 'shopping list' of sorts to get set up... most useful sizes, what type to get (single/double-thread/etc). I don't do a huge amount, a mix of inside and outside DIY tasks, so maybe I want 1000-2000 in total, what would you get?
I've seen you can buy sets but looking on Screwfix I was faced with about 5 seemingly identical sets and I have no idea the differences between those either.
Never thought something as simple as screws could get so tricky!
I wondered if anyone might suggest a 'shopping list' of sorts to get set up... most useful sizes, what type to get (single/double-thread/etc). I don't do a huge amount, a mix of inside and outside DIY tasks, so maybe I want 1000-2000 in total, what would you get?
I've seen you can buy sets but looking on Screwfix I was faced with about 5 seemingly identical sets and I have no idea the differences between those either.
Never thought something as simple as screws could get so tricky!