These Screws CAN DRILL STRAIGHT INTO METAL! (Self-Drilling Screws...Fasten Anything To Metal!)

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The Honest Carpenter

The Honest Carpenter

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@TheHonestCarpenter
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@interstatescrewcorp
@interstatescrewcorp Жыл бұрын
All self-drilling screws are self-tapping screws but not all self-tapping screws are self-drilling. Call it by the correct name -- if it's got a drill bit at the tip, it is a self-drilling screw (Teks is a brand name). I've been in the fastener industry for over 40 years and the video is fundamentally good. I see all sorts of comments. First, you CANNOT use an impact driver to install these without risking the head breaking. A hammer drill causes the same problem. You need a screw gun or standard drill. The drill speed cannot exceed 2500 RPM and slower is recommended. That's from the people who make the screws. If you go faster, your points DO wear down faster than they can drill because the particles heat up and cause the point to burn as the friction increases. If you pick the correct one you DO NOT need to pre-drill a pilot hole. People don't realize they have different point geometries numbered from 1 through 5. You want to right one for the right job. (Where these screws aren't so good is when there's wood involved. There are special versions for wood-to-metal applications.) I won't bore you further.
@shawnc9557
@shawnc9557 5 ай бұрын
He actually did make that point (about all are self tapping) around 2 minute mark. You make some great points though too, thank you.
@interstatescrewcorp
@interstatescrewcorp 5 ай бұрын
@@shawnc9557 We re-read the answer and it came off much harsher than it should have. We didn't mean any criticism but were just trying to give more information :) Thanks for the reply to our comment.
@brandgz
@brandgz 4 ай бұрын
Very useful comments, thanks
@johnjohn4465
@johnjohn4465 11 ай бұрын
The ' Blue pill ' , GPS mapping , and self tapping screws are the greatest inventions I have seen in my 70 years of living !!! Building my Hot Rod , I spent MANY a dollar in Drill bits , until now !!! I thank God for the mad scientist that invented these screws !!!
@spaci-1701
@spaci-1701 2 жыл бұрын
I use self drilling screws all the time at work and have discovered that they are also great for making pilot holes, especially in metal. They tend to not slip as much as a drill bit when starting and, if you're drilling for a larger screw, you can do it all without having to change your bit or tool at all. The other thing they're great for is temporarily attaching things to metal - I'll use pretty small (#8) self drilling screws to hang heavy cooler doors so that I can test them out and adjust the placements if needed. One quick operation to put them in, then I've got pilot holes ready when I'm putting in the more permanent fasteners without having to risk metal fatigue from inserting and removing the full size screws.
@neoasura
@neoasura 2 жыл бұрын
Same here, I've actually changed out most of my home project screws with self drilling screws, it was tedious tapping, pre drilling, etc.
@FilippoMasoni
@FilippoMasoni 2 жыл бұрын
Since you talk about removing the self-drilling screws, do they strip the threads in the metal when coming out in the reverse direction? I have a few pieces of wood fastened to a metal structure that I would need to remove and reattach multiple times, I'm afraid if I take out the self-drilling screws the thread will be compromised and I won't be able to put them in again. Maybe if I take them out and replace them with regular screws of the same size that won't be too much of an issue? Or should I go with a slightly larger screw that will tap a new thread in the same pilot hole as you're doing?
@spaci-1701
@spaci-1701 2 жыл бұрын
@@FilippoMasoni Any metal will loosen up after removing and reinserting the screws repeatedly but I've rarely had a problem with screws stripping unless I'm working with fairly light gauge material. Unfortunately, that's what I'm normally doing. I don't find that self-drillers affect the threads any more than regular screws do. If you're gonna have a final position after all the removals, then I would suggest going up a size - it gives you the best grab. If it's something you'll keep having to move just start with the smallest screw you can get away with and move up to the next size when it starts to loosen up. That'll give you the best long term results.
@FilippoMasoni
@FilippoMasoni 2 жыл бұрын
@@spaci-1701 thank you for the advice. The material is fairly thick probably 3mm, it's tubular steel. The final position will actually be without the wood paneling, so I will paint in the holes to prevent rust long-term. During the building process, I will probably have to remove and reinsert them 3-4 times max I hope. I'll get smaller regular screws and try. The self-drilling ones that are on now, are also too long than they need to be, so with shorter ones, I will avoid running the threads too much.
@tedh7543
@tedh7543 2 жыл бұрын
I often use self-driving screws to drill holes in steel rather than dulling a drill bit as long as the hole size is not critically important. They are really great for attaching metal to metal or wood to metal.
@margaretderen2082
@margaretderen2082 2 жыл бұрын
PERFECT timing - just when I needed to attach pipe clamps to galvanized raised beds to steady plant stakes! Thank you!
@Charlielizard
@Charlielizard 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@gsftom
@gsftom 2 жыл бұрын
Dude - u are an awesome guy. Honest and helpful with topics that teach people abt things that help them. I have used tools and built stuff for years, always learn something useful when I watch your videos. It’s also not lost on me that yr parents raised an excellent person. Not all people are excellent people. Great to know an excellent person online.
@magicg8112
@magicg8112 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. One thing I learned is not to use them with a drill driver or hammer drill. The head will snap off to easily. A regular drill works great.
@Sundrop7122
@Sundrop7122 8 ай бұрын
An old Indian trick that a Irishman taught me! Great video, Like you said these screws have been around for a very long time, but many are not aware of them. They are great for metal to metal, but do not rely on them for metal to wood applications and here's why. The bit tip takes out too much material in the wood to fasten properly! Yes it will hold some, but the finer threads are designed for metal and are shallow and more threads per inch. For screws to hold in wood, they need to be less threads per inch and deeper threads that hold into the softer wood fiber. The hole in the wood needs to be smaller than the hole in the metal so that the threads can dig into the wood and hold much more securely. I have found this out the hard way when I used this type of screw when fastening metal to wood, but I found they would pull out much easier than proper wood or even more coarse sheet metal screws.
@travishall67
@travishall67 2 жыл бұрын
I just finished (and I mean just yesterday) putting together a steel carport kit. It came with some of these screws. After screwing about 30 or so of them into place I decided to use a regular drill bit to drill a pilot hole first rather than 100% rely on the screw to drill the hole. In my case at least this helped a LOT. The screws in the kit seem to me to be high quality, but drilling a pilot hole still helped me out a lot. Just my own experience.
@turboflush
@turboflush 2 жыл бұрын
It depends on the metal. Yes sometimes just using a drill bit is better/quicker.
@dandersonanza
@dandersonanza 2 жыл бұрын
When screws won't start, I like to hit them firmly with a hammer. Fasteners can take a bit of abuse, and once the working surface is pierced they tend to grab and drive easily.
@dylan-nguyen
@dylan-nguyen 2 жыл бұрын
@@dandersonanza I have a cheapo spring center punch for that
@cathycraig1301
@cathycraig1301 Жыл бұрын
This video was a big help. I have construction experience but not carpentry or garage organization. I’m always standing in the garage trying to figure out what fasteners to use for different applications. I never thought to look at fastener manufactures’ websites for explanations. This is going to make my garage organization much easier.
@spectroman71
@spectroman71 2 жыл бұрын
Using these right now to replace the weatherstrip on my front door, which has a steel frame. WOW - didn't realize it would take almost a full 60 seconds per screw to pierce through. The problem is, once it does break through, it threads so fast that you have to be careful not to over-screw or risk ruining your new aluminum strip!
@iranpagan
@iranpagan 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This video is just what I needed for a project I’m working on. Your advice on pressure, over speed, was invaluable.
@AnnoyingNewsletters
@AnnoyingNewsletters Жыл бұрын
Likewise I got a pile of these as leftovers from a renovation job and wanted to make sure they were meant for the project I'm working on. Thanks for the clear, concise information
@brandgz
@brandgz 4 ай бұрын
Excellent video and info. I thought I was going to have to drill a bunch of small pilot holes before driving self drilling screws into sheet metal. I believe the info you provided will simplify my task greatly. I am going to begin with the nail punch suggestion to assure I can keep the screw on line as I start. Thanks for the video.
@Charlielizard
@Charlielizard 2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate your channel and explanations. Somewhere in my mind was etched that they were all self tapping and always disliked going through the trouble of finding bolts, nuts and washers to get the job done. Great video as always.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@TheHonestCarpenter
@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Chuck! 🙂
@cynforrest
@cynforrest 2 жыл бұрын
You’re still the best! Thanks so much this is incredibly timely as I’m just getting ready to try to solve the problem of connecting a wood bar to a piece of metal.
@dandersonanza
@dandersonanza 2 жыл бұрын
These screws are also useful as a tap-and-die in a pinch. I like to use them to tap holes for mounting post lights. Then I back out the screws and use the supplied decorative screws to attach the light.
@TheHonestCarpenter
@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
Good tip, Dan!
@babakht
@babakht 2 жыл бұрын
I bought some of these without knowing what they were. I tried them after watching this video, they're super cool and useful. ✌✌🙌🙌
@richardshermanjr1899
@richardshermanjr1899 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you called these screws self drilling screws. Technically they are self tappiing but a few years ago I was watching a DIY show and they were calling Tapcons or concrete screws a self tappiing screw also.
@dandersonanza
@dandersonanza 2 жыл бұрын
Tapcons are an interesting example because although they're self-tapping they absolutely need pilot holes of a very specific width before that tapping action can occur.
@dkbthehammer8921
@dkbthehammer8921 5 ай бұрын
Thank you explained perfectly !
@bookoo0193
@bookoo0193 2 жыл бұрын
These screws actually make for decent drill bits (not just in steel) in a pinch just be careful because they can overheat if you use them repeatedly over a short period of time. Had to drill a bunch of pilot holes into 18mm fc sheets, drill bits were over heating and loosing temper so I grabbed a couple of series 500 and just cycled through 15 screws (allowing them to cool). Ended up saving money and time.
@tommercik
@tommercik Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this knowledge article - very timely, given my current challenge. Some questions: are self-drilling screws "one shot" affairs, namely once drilled in, they should not be backed out in order to add something to the screws (like a hook or piece of wood or metal) to then re-attach into the original drill hole? In the same vein, when attaching metal pieces to metal, do both layers of metal have to be self-drilled and thus both tapped (suggested at 4:20 in the video), or can the first piece be pre-drilled slightly larger in screw diameter (using an ordinary metal drill), then held in place by self-drilling into the holding piece? I'll be working at height in confined quarters so any advance work I can do in the workshop before tackling the final install on-site would be very beneficial. Thanks in advance... Tom
@diverdave4056
@diverdave4056 2 ай бұрын
I stick them into my small tube of cutting wax - they seem to work a lot better with that wax on the cutting tip !
@azka9075
@azka9075 4 ай бұрын
wow just in time for my little project for fastening brackets to a square tube, was contemplating riveting it as I do not want to drill through both sides of the tube metal for a nut and bolt, but i guess i can use this to fasten it instead and i only need to drill on one side now.
@frankryan2505
@frankryan2505 2 жыл бұрын
Series 500's where I am. Amazing how they can punch into structural steel effortlessly.
@richardstrada212
@richardstrada212 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another thorough explanation. I am very happy to have discovered your UTube channel.
@TheHonestCarpenter
@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for continuing to watch and support, Richard! 🙂
@sleepinglioness5754
@sleepinglioness5754 2 жыл бұрын
I've used them so many times on projects, eg. my metal shed roof (I looked forever on the internet to see how to rebuild a metal shed roof = nothing! So I pulled it up, shoved some 1x1 up the profile(s) - if you know what I mean, and then screwed on some metal moldings, a voila.) These screws are my go-to when all else fails.
@littlejenny2016
@littlejenny2016 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I use self tapping screws at work. Did not know I also had another option. :)
@jacobmaskel1809
@jacobmaskel1809 2 жыл бұрын
hey ethan, i’m a new woodworker and was wondering if you would think about doing a video on nail guns. framing vs brad vs pin and their applications. air vs electric and what beginners need to get setup. love the videos and thanks in advance!
@huejanus5505
@huejanus5505 2 жыл бұрын
The video was about attaching wood to metal and metal to metal, for metal roofing, you’re attaching metal to wood, not a big distinction but an important one. I know at the big box stores they sell the roofing screws with the drill point tip, but at the roofing store they recommend using the pointy screws. I’m not an expert but i think a pointy screw would hold your roof panels down better than a screw that bores a big hole in your, usually, 1x4 wood furring strips.
@frankryan2505
@frankryan2505 2 жыл бұрын
The cutting head should be smaller than the thread so hole size doesn't matter. I'm a roof plumber here in Australia (metal roofer) and we tend to use zips (multipurpose screws) , though back in the day it was always the pointed head (timber) screws for fixing sheet even though we use metal battens.
@JohnSmithh644
@JohnSmithh644 9 ай бұрын
My door frame has some predrilled holes. I was wondering if I could fill the holes with epoxy and drill into that to mount weatherstripping
@ArcanePath360
@ArcanePath360 Жыл бұрын
The hole boring process is a whole boring process. I like that.
@garywilliams1759
@garywilliams1759 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these tips - I wasn’t aware of self-drilling screws before 👍
@lordblackstar944
@lordblackstar944 Жыл бұрын
O used these for the first time today and i gotta say doing this overhead for 8 hours is straight hell
@LightningBolt-sf9mt
@LightningBolt-sf9mt Жыл бұрын
You will get the hang of it
@JoeSmith-fu9yx
@JoeSmith-fu9yx Жыл бұрын
The fastener is a Teks fastener the company that created them was ITW Shakeproof that eventually spun off to ITW Buildex. They went on to create the original Tapcon and EZ anchor lines, they still manufacture a few hundred million Tek screws annually in the US.
@ed6837
@ed6837 2 жыл бұрын
attaching metal to wood with self-drillers is ng, they drill to large of a hole in the wood to hold well.
@mrcryptozoic817
@mrcryptozoic817 2 жыл бұрын
Agree. And back wood with steel but don't back steel with wood. The wood fibers will eventually tear (strip out).
@luis356
@luis356 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video however when attaching 2 pieces of metals combined must not exceed the screw drill end. When drilling metal thicker than the drill end you will start stripping the screw thread.
@joshcowart2446
@joshcowart2446 2 жыл бұрын
As someone who uses these screws all the time. I’m a commercial plumber so I’m constantly securing to metal studs. That being said the title made me laugh. I understand that it’s aimed at people who don’t know this stuff but it still sounded like they were some revolutionary new invention. I do find it odd how we use the names of these screws. I know they’re self drilling but myself and everyone I know calls them self tappers. If I asked a helper to pick up some self drilling screws who knows what he’d come back with.
@sunshinesandy3265
@sunshinesandy3265 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this comment because I was just wondering if I could use these self tappers to attach heavy shelves & heavy art work to my condo walls that have steel stud beams.
@joshcowart2446
@joshcowart2446 2 жыл бұрын
@@sunshinesandy3265 actually if you’re connecting something small but heavy, I wouldn’t use self tappers. Screws even fine thread don’t hold really great in metal. Maybe if they’re structural metal studs then they’ll hold. If they’re standard partition type thin metal studs, I’d drill a half inch hole and run a toggle bolt vertically through it. That’ll hold anything you can throw at it
@sunshinesandy3265
@sunshinesandy3265 2 жыл бұрын
@@joshcowart2446 Thank you so much for your help. You recommend that I drill a 1/2 inch hole horizontally through the drywall & metal stud and run toggle bolts right? Should I use my Bosch Cordless Drill Driver or Impact Driver? And what type of drill bit should I use Titanium or ?
@joshcowart2446
@joshcowart2446 2 жыл бұрын
@@sunshinesandy3265 yes. when I say toggle bolts I’m referring to the zip style. Many call them molly bolts. I’m not referring to the spring loaded ones. The spring loaded toggle bolts will work but they’re just difficult to use and if you mess up you can’t reuse them. Home Depot and lowes sell the zip style in packages with as few as 4. I use 1/4” ones and they’re rated for 100# in drywall so in a metal stud one would hold hundreds. If the shelf doesn’t line up with 16” center studs, I’d get one side in a stud and the other in drywall. I don’t know the weight you’re hanging but I’ve used that same method to hang a 20 gal water heater on the wall. I’ll put a link for what I’m talking about after the text. As for drills, generally drills are best for drilling holes and impacts are best for driving screws. The exception is if you’re doing fine woodwork then drive screws with a drill so you can control it better and not tear things up. However in this case either tool will both drill and tighten the bolt. www.lowes.com/pd/TOGGLER-10-Pack-Assorted-Length-x-3-16-in-Dia-Toggle-Bolt-Drywall-Anchor-Screws-Included/3183815 I like these best. The ones at Home Depot will hold just as much but they sometimes break getting them in because of how they’re designed. However some Home Depot’s have hilti brand mollys and they’re just as good or better than these. We use these for all sorts of very heavy things. I use them for wall mount water heaters, porcelain wall mount bathroom sinks. We’ve even secured 3” steel gas pipe to a wall. They’re the best drywall fastener. I don’t know if I mentioned it but when you put one in a metal stud you have to put it the metal toggle in vertically. If you don’t it won’t be able to sit flat and will either break when you’re pulling it tight or cause your bolt to be crooked
@joshcowart2446
@joshcowart2446 2 жыл бұрын
@@sunshinesandy3265 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXSUi6iuqr9lhrc
@billyblackie9417
@billyblackie9417 2 жыл бұрын
Really great to see this video. I only need these screws from time to time but I think you have brought a great idea to everyone and sounds much better than drilling especially when the bits get blunt too easily with tasks that only require these screws seems more convenient
@LarryB-inFL
@LarryB-inFL 2 ай бұрын
Not sure if this applies to these screws, but certainly when drilling and tapping metal, you are advised to use a slow speed on the drill and to use some cutting fluid (the machine shop I worked with swapped their expensive cutting fluid for WD-40, BTW!).
@wayneyadams
@wayneyadams Жыл бұрын
I love Tek screws. When I screened in my porch there was a structural steel beam supporting the roof beam in the middle, so I had to attach my screen frame to that. The Tek screws worked perfectly, I just had to be careful not to overtighten and crush the thin aluminum screen frame. A little white paint on the hex head and it blended right in. Unless there is some overriding aesthetic reason, the hex heads are the only way to go, especially in thicker metals.
@jeffreywolf5235
@jeffreywolf5235 2 жыл бұрын
As always thanks for the great tips
@ernestorodriguez3182
@ernestorodriguez3182 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this tip. SInce I'm fixing around the house and this is really helpful to fasten certain metal objects like the metal plate to the recessed radiator
@positivenachiket7136
@positivenachiket7136 Жыл бұрын
How to understand sizes of tek screw! IS there any standard size chart? and also where i Can download ed models of thisnscrew to include those in my 3d design model? ex. I use McMaster carr very often, but not sure for tek screws!! PLease request you to help me out! Thank you
@bengoris5484
@bengoris5484 2 жыл бұрын
I couldn't find These at my local hardware store. They didn't have a clue what they were. Thank you
@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461
@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 2 жыл бұрын
🤗THANKS ETHAN…MANY PEOPLE WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS…KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB 😍😍😍
@stevec9669
@stevec9669 2 жыл бұрын
Didn't know this kind of screws and didn't even know this was possible. Thanks much.
@balloney2175
@balloney2175 2 жыл бұрын
You gave me another idea!!! I would use this instead of welding it. Many thanks!!!
@TheHonestCarpenter
@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
Fast and convenient with nothing but a drill, Loney 😁
@lboymusic
@lboymusic Жыл бұрын
Hi, should i use an impact driver, or a hammer drill, with hammer selected? Thanks
@Aaron_theM
@Aaron_theM 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m working on a bus conversion and this is great information.
@calebdiamond7462
@calebdiamond7462 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks always appreciate your helpful tips and tricks
@TheHonestCarpenter
@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, Caleb!
@rickl7558
@rickl7558 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I'm needing to fix some light metals and aluminum. Great timing
@teachoc9482
@teachoc9482 5 ай бұрын
I always wondered what that weird part at the bottom of those screws was!! Now I know. thanks!
@MrFerrie60
@MrFerrie60 2 жыл бұрын
I use 12/15mm ones for screwing drawer slides they are fantastic for this.
@earlyriser8998
@earlyriser8998 2 жыл бұрын
nice video...building a new metal barn and this will be handy
@TheHonestCarpenter
@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
Huge help with metal structures, Riser!
@user-em6ie2be7x
@user-em6ie2be7x 2 жыл бұрын
I've seen those screws & their super expensive but are total worth it when you've got to screw metal to any surface. Thanks for the video.👷🏿
@TheHonestCarpenter
@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
Very true, W! Speeds things up drastically 👍
@omribuch
@omribuch 6 күн бұрын
Right in time... Thanks!
@philquinn6375
@philquinn6375 2 жыл бұрын
Great video ,clear and precise information, I have learned a lot from your channel, keep up the good work. Thanks Ethan. 🇬🇧
@electricianron_New_Jersey
@electricianron_New_Jersey 2 жыл бұрын
Like soda is referred to as "Coke" so too are self-tapping screws referred to as Tech screws. THAT's how much of an impact they had on the industry.
@TheHonestCarpenter
@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
Very true, ron! Just like a sawzall 😆
@electricianron_New_Jersey
@electricianron_New_Jersey 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHonestCarpenter great analogy
@Davy-lf4cj
@Davy-lf4cj Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, it helped me, not everyone grows up using drills ect all the time, Cheers
@The_power22
@The_power22 2 жыл бұрын
Yup they work pretty nicely
@HarryHoudiniprospecting
@HarryHoudiniprospecting 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your skills. Have you any advice attaching wood to concrete stumps? Do I glue, drill or combination of both? Cheers HH Australia
@dr.kraemer
@dr.kraemer 2 жыл бұрын
thanks, I have some of these and didn't know what they're for.
@brianstevens3858
@brianstevens3858 2 жыл бұрын
I did auto restoration and custom work in the 70's, self tapping screws were available then, good video anyway.
@Hotsauce-cj7kj
@Hotsauce-cj7kj 2 жыл бұрын
What an AMAAAAAZING concept!!!!!
@july713x3
@july713x3 21 күн бұрын
So you do this for hanging brackets into a wall with metal studs?
@BobMuir100
@BobMuir100 2 жыл бұрын
Well well old boy I had never heard of these things before so now well filled in I shall see if I can source such from local shops. Thanks Bob England
@MiaQ.
@MiaQ. Ай бұрын
can I use these for blinds install when I hit the metal lintel? Would the pressure enough as I drill above ..?
@domyingck
@domyingck 11 ай бұрын
Hi Honest Carpenter, I unscrewed the tacks to remove my pool gate. I'm trying to reuse the tacks by drilling a new hole but am having some difficulty. Generally, can these metal shed tacks be reused?
@Debidawg
@Debidawg 11 ай бұрын
Hi! Question? I’ve been dealing with fastening a flag pole bracket to my metal garage. I’ve been using the hex head screws but when the wind blows, the flag pole has been pulling the screws out of the metal? I now have several holes in my metal because of reattaching. Is there a way to keep the screws from coming loose? Ty
@r.mageddon3385
@r.mageddon3385 Жыл бұрын
Excellent. Exactly the info I needed and very well presented.
@iska1978
@iska1978 2 жыл бұрын
If I need to attached 2x4 on my drywall which lie on metal stud, do I drill pilot hole on 2x4 first with these screw?
@arajalali
@arajalali 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the as-always interesting and informative videos. One question: I wonder if any drilling oil is needed with these screws and if so would it be more or less than the amount you'd normally use when drilling with bits?
@huejanus5505
@huejanus5505 2 жыл бұрын
Oil is used on drill bits to help keep the tip cool and lubricate so your bit stays sharper longer. You don’t need it on theses screws as they are considered one time use. Although, maybe a drop or two would help on very thick metal.
@arajalali
@arajalali 2 жыл бұрын
@@huejanus5505 Thanks Hue. Longevity is definitely one benefit but even for the purpose of one drilling, a proper oil could be difference between a successful drill or complete failure. The Project Farm KZbin channel has a whole video on that.
@bethkaplan547
@bethkaplan547 Жыл бұрын
I hope these work for attaching my blinds. I can't seem to drill through near the windows.
@lusoroofing5221
@lusoroofing5221 2 жыл бұрын
learned something new today thanks!
@TheHonestCarpenter
@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, LUSO!
@davidkeefe9468
@davidkeefe9468 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing. Woohoo. You saved the day
@Berzilla
@Berzilla Жыл бұрын
what length self tapping screw would you recommend for a tool box into a truck bed ?
@psdaengr911
@psdaengr911 2 жыл бұрын
That fastener only works with soft metal thinner than the flute depth. Thicker than that the threads will strip out above the flutes. If you want a good reusable threaded hole, once the screw bites in, use a little thread tapping compound or oil to draw off the heat and help the chips get out.
@charlynnwalker4117
@charlynnwalker4117 4 ай бұрын
How do you replace a garage door self tapping tek screw or secure it? These screws were use on my garage door retainer that the rubber seal is attached to. I want to fix it.
@joecolletti
@joecolletti 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ethan- another good video. One thing I wasn't clear on. Since the examples here were all relatively thin, it seems like one could get plenty of fastening power punching through the metal, and binding the wood underneath. The tips of these screws are hard enough to bore a hole in metal. Are the threads also hard enough to cut thread..channels (?) into the metal? Thanks!
@georgegorham1538
@georgegorham1538 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve always wondered if you can use a self drilling screw to mount things, like a TV, to metal studs? Everyone always uses strap toggles for mounting things to metal studs but I haven’t ever seen someone try mounting with self drilling screws. I suppose there’s the hazard of the screw becoming unthreaded and falling out over time?
@sunshinesandy3265
@sunshinesandy3265 2 жыл бұрын
good question I'm wondering the same thing
@caba32503
@caba32503 8 ай бұрын
I have a metal hoop house in my garden, built with metal tubing. I want to face the end walls with wood. What do I use to fasten wood to the metal?
@adrianlouviere7650
@adrianlouviere7650 2 жыл бұрын
Just what I need to reinforce my gate repair. Thanks
@brakecheck5354
@brakecheck5354 2 жыл бұрын
Great lesson, I’ve always meant to learn exactly how these work. One question, could you use a self-drilling screw as a replacement for a tap if you’re dealing with a stripped nut?
@fabztau1996
@fabztau1996 Жыл бұрын
I have a blind that sits in a window, but there is a steel beam above the drywall, so it's impossible to get a wall plug in there and the previous homeowners just screwed into the dry wall, so the screws keep ripping out when lowering or raising the blinds due to the force used to pull the strings. I wonder if these self-drilling screws will be a good solution by screwing into the metal beam as opposed to just the drywall?
@xav_chow
@xav_chow 7 ай бұрын
Will there be a problem if the material in the deeper layers doesn't get removed?
@lorette2443
@lorette2443 2 жыл бұрын
That's helpful information but can I drill a screw in a metal door to fix a lock using a regular household drill machine or I'll need a heavy-duty drill machine?
@timjohnson3913
@timjohnson3913 8 ай бұрын
Will Self-Drilling Screws work with an electric cordless right angle ratchet/wrench?
@rwmack3523
@rwmack3523 2 жыл бұрын
We used to use these on cold girders putting up insulated panels in winter by the water. We got to hating having to swap from drill to fastener because the cheap drill bits they bought couldn't handle getting through the girder. So we'd burn fasteners out, toss it and grab another one. When those swing lifts came back down, there's be as many fasteners in it as the panel we out up if not more. I hated how wasteful it was, but the company wouldn't supply the bits like the union required so we did what we had to.
@QuantumMechanic_88
@QuantumMechanic_88 2 жыл бұрын
What a way cool tutorial. Thanks and all the best .
@brentjohnson6654
@brentjohnson6654 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I am having trouble using self drilling TEKS screws on my metal purlins in garage. Sometimes they bite. So I tried drilling a pilot hole which helped a little. I am using a cordless drill. Should I be using an impact driver? I am drilling through the small part of 2x4 into metal purlin. Thanks for any help or advice.
@cslloyd1
@cslloyd1 2 жыл бұрын
Do they make a nut for the backside if it protrudes through the metal? I'd like that little extra bit of support and load distribution
@lnjel1
@lnjel1 Жыл бұрын
I found your video too late. I'm installing a baby gate on my aluminum deck railing and pre drilled the holes for anchors. unfortunately the supplied anchors are not holding or falling into the post. do you have any suggestions for aluminum screw anchors. thank you
@JibHyourinmaru
@JibHyourinmaru Жыл бұрын
This is so helpful! I want to hang blind outside my house but there are only metal frame.
@goylanddefree80
@goylanddefree80 Жыл бұрын
Will these work to drill on a sliding lock for my front door (metal doot)?
@valborchardt3596
@valborchardt3596 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ethan, gosh those are very useful to have, thanks so much….take care as always from south africa
@kersi-sandiego6036
@kersi-sandiego6036 2 жыл бұрын
Another home run. Thanks!!
@robertrobbins1367
@robertrobbins1367 9 ай бұрын
Educated Now.. Thanks !!!!
@vincentwesolowski459
@vincentwesolowski459 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. How about a video of re roofing your shed roof. I have done normal roofing in the past but I think a lot of manufactured sheds have the minimum in roofing supplies. My main concern is the overhang because the shingles are just stapled on the sheathing. If I try to drive a nail to anchor the shingles I will destroy the sheathing. Any suggestions?
@rk5941
@rk5941 2 жыл бұрын
I need to install grab bars for the bath tub into tile that is over 40 years old do you have a video for stud and non stud applications I need the grab bars for a 250 pound man to hold onto need some help
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