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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Family:
- Electrical Supplies
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics SSDS14M – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size are the Metallics SSDS14M deck screws, and how many come in a box?
The Metallics SSDS14M is a #14 diameter by 3 inch deck screw with a bugle head, supplied 1000 pieces to the box. Order by MPN SSDS14M.
2) Do I need to pre-drill for a #14 x 3 T-17 deck screw?
No. The SSDS14M carries a T-17 point, which is a self-drilling type point that cuts its own pilot as it enters wood, so you drive it straight in without pre-drilling. The bugle head then pulls flush into the decking surface without tearing the fibers.
3) Will a 3 inch deck screw be long enough for 5/4 decking over joists?
Yes. At 3 inches of length, a #14 x 3 screw through nominal 5/4 deck board (about 1 inch actual) leaves roughly 2 inches of thread biting into the joist, which is the usual target for deck board fastening. For 2x decking, expect closer to 1-1/2 inches of penetration.
4) Is a #14 x 3 bugle deck screw the right fastener for framing and blocking on an electrical job?
It works for wood-to-wood work like mounting blocking, backer boards, and strut or box backing to studs and joists. The #14 shank is heavier than a common #8 or #10 deck screw, so it holds well in framing but it is oversized for light fixture mounting. For anchoring into concrete or steel, a deck screw is the wrong fastener entirely, use a masonry anchor or a self-drilling metal screw instead.
5) What drive bit do I need to run Metallics SSDS14M screws?
Match the bit to the recess on the head. Bugle head deck screws in this gauge are typically driven with a #2 or #3 square or star drive, so check the head on a sample from the box before you buy a case of bits. A 1000 piece box will outlast a single bit, plan on spares.
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Does the Metallics SSDS14M come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics SSDS14M is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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