Hi JoeC, this is Colin from Simpson Strong-Tie. Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to see your experience with our SDS Connector screws did not meet your expectations. Those fastgeners are designed only for installation of several (not all) of our steel connectors. For an actual lag screw alternative, we have a different series of screw called the SDWS that may be a more suitable option. See our website at www.strongtie.com and enter SDWS in search box. Those are not designed for use with our connectors. If you have any additional concerns or questions, please reach out to our Customer Service team by calling 800-999-5099. Thank you-Colin.