The Hillman Group 590074 Flat Head Phillips Wood Screw, 8 by 1-1/2-Inch, Zinc, 9-Pack

Product Description Wood screws are thread forming screws with sharp threads at a coarse pitch. They are used for directly fastening two wood surfaces. Wood screws have a smooth shank that allows the screw to pull the two pieces of wood together for a tight joint to prevent the wood from pulling or splitting. Wood screws also taper along the threaded portion optimizing the screws holding power in wood. From the Manufacturer Wood screws are thread forming screws with sharp threads at a coarse pitch. They are used for directly fastening two wood surfaces. Wood screws have a smooth shank that allows the screw to pull the two pieces of wood together for a tight joint to prevent the wood from pulling or splitting. Wood screws also taper along the threaded portion optimizing the screws holding power in wood.