Kreg Zinc Screws are a good choice for a wide variety of indoor projects with limited exposure to the elements. Zinc screws provide adequate rust protection. Zinc screws serve as an affordable alternative to our more protective Blue-Kote and stainless screw varieties.
For pocket hole joinery
Steel material
3 in. L
Zinc-plated coating and dri-lubed finished for easy driving
A:Â No they will not. Even with wood you will want to pre drill as they snap in half easy
by|Feb 5, 2023
Q:It appears you can only get this length of screw in coarse thread. Do they not make a fine thread...
by|Jan 8, 2021
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A: They asked me fir a review, I wrote it and they changed it for a very nice review that wasn’t mine. I said NO, it didn’t meet my expectations for the price, besides it’s complicated to use.
by|Jul 28, 2021
A:Â No it is basically a wood screw and they don't come in fine thread.
by|Apr 2, 2023
A: They do make both, coarse and fine. If it’s not in your local store I’m sure you could order them
by|Jan 9, 2021
A:Â Hi John
I think you are right, I looked at Kreg for 2 1/2 in fine thread and could not find it.
by|Jan 9, 2023
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Q:What is the screw diameter, #6, #8, #10 or what?
by|Jul 7, 2017
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A:Â #8 diameter
by|Mar 12, 2019
A:Â This screw is a #8 diameter that Kreg recommends for use with pocket holes in 1.5" thick material.
by|Jul 20, 2022
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A:Â kregtool.com says they are:
For use with 1-1/2" (38mm) and larger stock
Optimized for use with the Kreg Jig® HD
2-1/2" (65mm) long #14 hardened-steel screws
by|May 5, 2023
A:Â Yes
by|Mar 12, 2019
A:Â This is a #8 screw.
by|Jul 20, 2022
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Q:Will they hold 2 2&1/2 boards together
by|Jan 16, 2017
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A:Â Although it will hold the boards together, Kreg does not make a recommendation for boards that thick. A 2.5" pocket hole screw is designed to be used in material that is 1.5" thick. I have included a chart from Kreg that lists their recommendations.
by|Nov 26, 2022
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A:Â Hi Ken - While Im not a professional cabinet or furniture maker I can tell you that I have used these screws to hold similar boards together. If your boards are 2.5" inches thick, these screws will definitely hold them together. I would highly recommend that you run a bead of glue between the boards prior to securing them with these screws. I would also recommend placing on every 3-6 inches depending on how wide your work piece is. If your piece is narrow then putting two together approximately 1.5" apart should do the trick. Dont for get the wood glue, it will make all the difference in the world. Good Luck
by|May 4, 2023
A:Â If I understand your question correctly, " can you join 2 - 2 1/2 inch boards together?" YES
by|Nov 5, 2019
A:Â Yes
by|Mar 12, 2019
A:Â kregtool.com says:
For use with 1-1/2" (38mm) and larger stock
Optimized for use with the Kreg Jig® HD
2-1/2" (65mm) long #14 hardened-steel screws
by|May 5, 2023
A:Â Yes. Joined 2 1/2" cypress with them.
by|Mar 26, 2019
A:Â Yes, they will easily join 2 21/2 boards together
by|Jun 18, 2019
A:Â Yes, when used with a pocket jig. With half of the screw being threaded, this is ample to grip the board being joined. Depending on the application I would reinforce the joint with a suitable wood glue. Gorilla is my favorite.
by|Mar 20, 2019
A:Â Used in the right way, as a but joint with using a Kreg jig.
by|Mar 20, 2019
A:Â Yes. I used pocket screws exclusively on my mitre saw table project and the joints are very strong.
by|Jun 25, 2019
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Aug 22, 2020
Square heads suck.
Too expensive for such a crap product.
If you have hours on end to properly drive the screws in have at it.
Took 2-5 mins a piece because the square head stripped a bunch in the process.
0/10 recommend
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Aug 22, 2020
Square heads suck.
Too expensive for such a crap product.
If you have hours on end to properly drive the screws in have at it.
Took 2-5 mins a piece because the square head stripped a bunch in the process.
0/10 recommend
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Aug 14, 2020
I bought these to build a patio table. They...
I bought these to build a patio table. They worked great. The square head provided solid, continuous contact with the driver vs. Phillips head which can sometimes slip.
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Aug 4, 2020
I had never used this before. It was easy to follow the instructions and use. My project turned o...
I had never used this before. It was easy to follow the instructions and use. My project turned out well.
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Aug 4, 2020
Love this brand and its hardware! Maybe on the pricey...
Love this brand and its hardware! Maybe on the pricey side but, you'll get what you paid for...!!!
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Jul 30, 2020
lightweight and easy to use Got the job done in no time.
lightweight and easy to use Got the job done in no time.
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Jun 23, 2020
When working with wood the best screws to use is Kreg 2-1/2 in. Coarse Zinc-Plated Steel Square-H...
When working with wood the best screws to use is
Kreg 2-1/2 in. Coarse Zinc-Plated Steel Square-Head Pocket Screw (50-Pack) I build this trophy display and used Kreg Screw.
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Jun 11, 2020
Highly recommend Kreg pocket screws. They are universal and extremely useful. I am currently usin...
Highly recommend Kreg pocket screws. They are universal and extremely useful. I am currently using the 2 1/2" pocket screws in multiple wood projects. Recently, I finished constructing some floating shelves for my garage and pocket screws seemed to be the better choice for my joints. These screws are durable and have endured a sufficient strain of weight on my shelves (see photos). My next project will be a 10' floating cube shelf in my garage that requires the Kreg 1 1/4" screws, which I also own and recommend, for the separating walls between each cube.
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Nov 22, 2019
Unnecessary & Overpriced
No need to buy screws specifically for pocket holes, most any screw with a bugle or standard head will work better and can be accustomed to the specific project. These screws strip easy and will snap off in any hard wood (think maple or oak) whether you use fine or coarse thread.
I use a Construction or deck screw or something stainless for exterior applications. These are overpriced and weak. GRK screws will help you out much better than these, just use a long star bit.
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Nov 5, 2019
Those of you that work with wood know that Kreg is a great way of joining wood. The face frame of...
Those of you that work with wood know that Kreg is a great way of joining wood. The face frame of this cabinet is make with Kreg joinery.