Are these screws corrosion resistant enough to use in pressure treated wood?
1457104
I just looked on the Kreg website and it's a FAQ. They said yes, the blue-kote can be used in PT lumber. For what that's worth. Music to my ears, as they are almost 1/4 as expensive as their SS screws.
1457105
I used them around 9 months ago and they don't show any sign of corrosion, I don't think that is going to happen any time soon. The best of them is they have a self drilling tip and a square head, so your power screwdriver do not slip, also you can place the screw on the tip of your screwdriver and it will hold it, and you do the job very fast, their design is the best. I have tried similar designs. They are relatively thin, just check how much load they will bear.
1457106
Yes, they should work fine. I've used them on several projects with pressure treated pine.
1457107
I cannot answer for certain, however the box indicates they are "weather resistant" and "for outdoor use". All I can really attest to is that I have been very happy with all Kreg products I have purchased and have not reason to doubt their claim. I would give them a shot, I don't think you will be disappointed. Note Kreg SML-C2B-250 Blue-Kote Weather Resistant Pocket Hole Screws. Advertised as being even more corrosion resistant.
1145585
I found using these on mild steel they would break when applying any pressure at all!! I would think they would be better for the softer metals!! Remember to clear your chips when drilling copper!! Also use some lube!! I learned this 50 years ago drilling copper!!! Poor quality!!
1491220
Pressure treated wood should be treated throughout. I would not treat it again. Is there more to your situation that you are not telling us?
2113902
No problem, just be sure that your fasteners are attach to studs or thick wood... Enjoy
804435
I suspect not, they are mounted to a wooden base which is not pressure treated or cedar or redwood.
555649
You would have to ask the vendor. I have bought the screws at local surf shops.
130663
Ideally flat head screws, cone headed screws have more risk of cracking the wood if you over tighten a bit
660578
They are metal and they are not supposed to rust. You could get rust where the screws are but it would not show. Linda
853234
Hello Thomas; Yes it will work on pressure-treated wood butt-ends (but pt wood is specifically designed to resist sub-grade rot, so if your pt wood is degrading that seriously, you might want to consider replacement. If that is not possible use several petrifier treatments - letting each cure before applying another - maybe 3 treatments.) The stuff really does stiffen crumbling/rotting wood, but it is not a cure-all for wood that is completely decayed. If you are looking just to seal the butt-ends of pt lumber, I would consider something like Woodlife Coppercoat Green Wood Preservative ( chemically similar to the original pt but green in color, which gradually fades to clear - two coats) or Ace WoodRoyal Waterproofing and Protector/Toner for decks, etc. (comes in a number of semi-transparent toner colors (less toxic, but less durable - two coats). Hope that helps.
582533
Yes, but they are only slightly magnetic. They help hold the screw in place while you screw it in, but I don't think you could use it if there was any resistance.
505430
Yes, and they are "wood" screws. (I believe 1") I did also install them on metal doors and metal screws were required. I tried the wood screws on the metal doors and they did not grip properly.
1058256
The product chemically reacts with rust to turn it to a priner. You still need to paint over it after. If the screws are not rusted there is no reaction chemically. So it would not protect.
1641648
That's a good question. However these holds have a single hole designed for wood and screws or lags.
1315854
I have never tried regular wood screws, I think the threads on wood screws won't give it the same bite
675064
Only if you use pressure treated lumber; which will be more expensive. The plastic components of the shelves shouldn't have a problem. I would swap out for better screws though.
94062
No rust on mine, and it is in a wet, humid environment. If it is plated, it will rust eventually, but it would not be difficult to replace the small Phillips screw with a stainless one if it is not stainless.
2012250
I use these in wood all the time my answer would be no you probably could but they would not hold up to many holes as they are only high speed steel not carbide or diamond