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

[hol at gaskill.com]

awesome gift thanks rayc, except maybe the natty lite should go right
into the e waste
On 2018-04-02 16:39, Robert Chu wrote:

> 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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