The day when slotted or Phillips was your only choice ended years ago. Now, you've got better everyday screws and problem-solving fasteners. If you still rely on traditional wood screws to assemble projects, it’s time to get the right fasteners for the job: screws that resist breaking, don’t eject their driver, and require just one shank/plot hole.
Featured in the July 2009 issue of WOOD.
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