square head screws

[WullyB]

allrite every 1

am here because am jst bak from canada on hol and discovered square head screws are the norm over philips/pozi drve, and i have found them to be of better quality an alot easier to use

coming home tho to scotland ive found i cant get them anywhare!!!!!!!!!!!

does anyone know of a hardware/ fixings store that stocks them?

cheers

 

[garagerob]

they might be listed under "coach screws/bolts" try one of the bigger/trade chains rather than the high street diyers

 

[oilman]

I have searched the web for UK suppliers, I can't find any. It's an order to Canada unless Kreg pocket screws would do, but they're not cheap. UK option is Spax torx head screws.

 

[xerxes]

I think he means screws with a square recess (Robertson screws).

In the UK, I believe the common application is for pocket hole joints. Search for Kreg pocket hole screws. They're available in a limited range.

There's a bigger range here.

 

[oilman]

Thanks xerxes. They are better than the Pozidrive from the cam-out viewpoint, but you need more drivers to cover the range, rather like Torx. I suspect the Torx can deliver more torque before giving up. Remember the square head is simple and was developed in 1908. I must get a trade pack.

 

[jjay78]

i know these screws i have used them over here. they don t usually come loose but in a collated strip for a screw gun maybe look under collated screws. i know where to get them locally to me but not nationally.maybe screwfix direct

 

[Bilioustrumpstaine]

xerxes put a link up to these guys

http://www.squarescrews.co.uk/trade.htm