[sudo-discuss] Donating a couple of things (mostly construction)

[Robert Chu]

Self tapping for wood.

Thanks

On Mon, Apr 2, 2018, 3:51 PM Jake <jake at spaz.org> wrote:

> Thanks Robert,
>
> Please note the important difference between "self-drilling" and
> "self-tapping"
> screws.  Self-drilling screws are for sheetmetal work, and self-tapping
> screws
> can be for wood (or metal but only if the metal has a hole already)
>
> Here is a page to show the difference:
>
> http://www.firstcallautosupply.com/self-drilling-screws-vs.-self-tapping-screws
>
> note that there is some disagreement on this issue by people who are wrong
> on
> the internet, probably encouraged by cavalier use of the terms
> interchangably.
> I won't link to it, but the first google result comes up with an equally
> compelling article describing the screws by the exact opposite names.
>
> Personally, I think we should stick with calling the screws that have a
> drill-bit on the tip, which drill their own holes, "self-drilling" and the
> other screws, which are merely pointy and tap their own threads into an
> existing hole, "self-tapping"
>
> "Drywall screws" look like "self-tapping" screws but they have a curved
> chamfer
> under the head for some reason having to do with making drywall look nice,
> and
> they are usually black.
>
> thanks so much for everything but the beer!
>
> -jake
>
> On Mon, 2 Apr 2018, Robert Chu wrote:
>
> > Hello Sudo Room,
> >
> > - I recently donated a box with about ~30-40 3 inch, general
> construction,
> > screws (self drilling tips).
> >
> > - Donating about ~20-30 1 1/2-2 1/2 inch screws (MIXED).
> > - A  cheap mini screw driver set (for computer sized work).
> > - Few miscellaneous sockets (no wrench)
> > - A hose with a hand pump the line.
> > - Couple of medium trash bags.
> > - A bunch of washers (fender as well), and lock washers.
> > - Angle grinding discs (we have quite a few), angle grinder is online.
> > - A few regular sized screwdrivers
> > - Wound and Burn Dressing (for the first aid in the bathroom).
> > - One Natural Light can of beer.
> > - 2 botttles of hand soap.
> > - And other stuff.
> >
> > If the Omni in General needs the 3 inch screws (recommended for framing
> > 2x4s) they are there.
> >
> > Dropping tonight.
> > Monday 4/2/2018
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Robert Albert Young Chu
> > P::415-724-0425
> > E:: robert.chu01 at gmail.com
> >
>
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