HighPoint Fastener Specifications

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Size Specifications

Nominal or 
Screw Diameter

Threads per inch

Major
Diameter

Minor
Diameter

Length
Range

Min.Torque
lbs./inch

#5          .125

14

.128/.122

.078/.072

3/8" - 1"

18 lbs./inch

#6          .138

13

.141/.135

.0787/.087

3/8" - 1-1/2"

25 lbs./inch

#7          .151

12

.154/.148

.0874/.096

1/2" - 2"

25 lbs./inch

#8          .164

9

.168/.161

.0937/.1028

1/2" - 3"

32 lbs./inch

#8          .164

11

.168/.161

.0937/.1028

1/2" - 3"

32 lbs./inch

#9          .177

10

.181/.174

.0984/.1098

1" - 4"

37 lbs./inch

#10        .190

9

.194/.187

.1098/.1189

5/8" - 6"

45 lbs./inch

#12        .216

8

.230/.225

.1695/.1685

5/8" - 1-3/4"

65 lbs./inch

#14        .250

7

.243/.235

.175/.165

2-1/2" - 4"

100 lbs./inch

 

Thread Styles

Close-up of a metal screw thread used for fastening wood pieces together

HighPoint® Thread 21° - 23° point designed for particleboard, but works well in all types of wood. Wide thread provides greater holding power. 

Close-up of a high-point fastener screw with coarse threads for wood assembly

Extra Coarse Thread Extra wide thread for greater holding power in pine and other soft, porous woods. Available on Round Washer Head Pockethole Screws only. 

Row of metal highpoint fasteners used for securing wood panels in woodworking projects

Fine Thread Designed for hardwoods such as Oak and Maple.  Available on Pockethole Screws..

Close-up of a threaded metal fastener used in woodworking assembly.

Hi-Lo Thread - Pockethole Screws

The "All-purpose" thread.  Designed for greater holding and less strip-out in all woods.
Close-up of a HighPoint fastener screw with coarse threads for wood fastening

Hi-Lo Thread - QX2™ Installation Screws The Hi thread provides greater holding power in wood studs. The Lo thread reduces binding in metals studs, while allowing for greater holding power. The Quickcutter™ Thread allows for faster penetration and stress free driving in dissimilar materials. 

Close-up of a threaded metal fastener used in woodworking assembly.

Twinfast Thread Also known as twin lead.  21° - 23° point is typically used for hinge attachment in hardwoods. 

Close-up of a threaded metal fastener used in woodworking assembly.

Sheet Metal Thread 30° - 45° point with thread designed specifically for use in sheet metal applications.

Close-up of two metal fasteners with sharp threads for woodworking assembly.

QuickCutter™ Fine Thread - Pockethole Screws Patented QuickCutter™ Thread for faster stress-free driving.  Minimizes pre-drilling in even the hardest woods. 

QuickCutter™ Extra Coarse Thread Patented QuickCutter™ Thread for faster stress-free driving.  Minimizes pre-drilling in even the hardest woods. The extra coarse thread provided greater holding power in the wood.                                                                                                                       

Special Features

Close-up of a HighPoint fastener screw with sharp threads for wood joining

Type 17 Auger Point

For reduced torque, quicker starting and penetration, as well as reduced splitting.

Close-up of a HighPoint fastener showing sharp threads and pointed tip for wood joining

QX2™ Point Self-piercing point instant starting, quicker penetration and faster stress-free driving. 

Close-up of a self-drilling wood screw with sharp tip and coarse threads.

Self-Drilling Point Self-piercing point for light, medium, and heavy gauge metal studs.

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