Commonly called drywall screw shooters, screw guns offer variable speed settings for different screwdriving applications from hanging drywall to building decks and other projects that require multiple-screw fastening. The higher rpms and lower torque of a screw gun prevents over-tightening and damage to the material or the screw head.
Screw machine
Metal lathe that cuts machine screw threads into a machine screw.
Screw pitch gauge
Gauge that checks the number of screw threads per inch on a screw.
Screw tek
Sheet metal screw that is fully threaded with a tip in the shape of a drill bit and either a Phillips or hex head, which is used to fasten heavy sheet metal. They are zinc-plated and available in various sizes.
Screw thread micrometer
Instrument which identifies the diameter of a threaded rod to the closes thousandth of an inch, which is used when great precision is needed.
Screw threads
The threads are the raised spiral ridges that run down the shaft of a screw. When the screw is turned, the threads cut groves into the interior of the material, fastening it in place.
Screw-type rip fence
The screw-type rip fence, typically found on table saws, securely locks the fence into place when ripping.
Screwdriver
The function of the screwdriver is simple. To drive and withdraw threaded fasteners. Different types of blade tips are used with matching recesses on threaded fasteners. Using the wrong style of screwdriver could damage the tool and/or the fastener. The handle design of better units provides a more comfortable operation with less effort.
Screwdriver bit
Screwdriver bits can be used on both corded and cordless screwdriver or driver/drill units. Screwdriver bits are available for slotted, TORX®, phillips, clutch, robertson (square recess), and hex fasteners.
Screwed off
Expression for using a few screws to hold material in place and then screwing all of the screws simultaneously.
