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6 types of screws every DIYer needs to know

Overwhelmed with fastener options for your DIY projects? Learn about screw anatomy, types and materials to help you pick the ...
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What's the Difference Between Thread-Forming and Thread-Cutting Tapping Screws?

Tapping screws form mating threads in materials they are driven into. There are two basic types: thread forming and thread cutting. The thread-forming screw displaced material around the pilot hole so ...