Midwest Fasteners 51670 #8 x 3" Tan XL1500 Star Drive Deck Screw

Midwest Fasteners 51670 #8 x 3" Tan XL1500 Star Drive Deck Screw

The Midwest Fasteners 51670 is a #8 x 3" SaberDrive trim and deck screw built from steel and finished in Tan XL1500 coating for a clean, color-matched look on composite and wood decking. Each screw features a Star Drive (Torx-style) connection for strong bit engagement and reduced cam-out during driving, making it a solid choice for deck boards, trim, and general wood and construction fastening. Sold by the box, these screws deliver consistent sizing and finish from piece to piece, which matters when you are fastening visible deck surfaces where color and head seating need to match across the whole project.

Key Features

• Size: #8 x 3" (Product Size listed as 8x3").
• Material & Finish: Steel construction with a Tan XL1500 coating for a color-matched finish and added corrosion resistance on exterior wood and composite applications.
• Drive: Star Drive (SaberDrive) connection type for better bit grip and reduced slipping compared to standard Phillips drives.
• Product Type: Deck screw, part of the Wood and Construction Screws subgroup.
• Color: Tan, suited to blending with tan-toned decking and trim boards.
• Package: Box.
• Country of Origin: Taiwan.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Deck Screw
• Product Finish: Tan XL1500
• Connection Type: Star Drive
• Country of Origin: Taiwan
• Product Material: Steel
• Product Color: Tan
• Product Size: 8x3"
• Package: Box

Typical Applications

• Fastening deck boards to joists on wood or composite decking projects.
• Attaching exterior trim boards where a color-matched Tan finish is preferred.
• General wood and construction assembly requiring a Star Drive connection for secure bit engagement.
• Outdoor fastening tasks where corrosion resistance from the XL1500 coating is beneficial.

Why Midwest Fasteners?

Midwest Fasteners 51670 deck screws combine steel construction with a Tan XL1500 finish and a Star Drive connection, giving contractors and DIY deck builders a consistent, color-matched fastener for every board in the project. Packaged by the box, these screws are built for repeatable sizing and finish quality across wood and composite decking and trim applications.