Stainless steel screws

NEOK wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
Why square heads? Philips are quite common, and do the same job.

Agree that Philips are common but I typically see square drive screws used in RVs.

And the reason is.......... during assembly mfgs use power drivers, and square heads have a bit less tendency to slip. For use at home when your not in any hurry philips are just fine.

Screws don't cost that much....assorted as to size and length.

donn0128 wrote:
Why square heads? Philips are quite common, and do the same job.

Agree that Philips are common but I typically see square drive screws used in RVs.

Head configurations are kinda sorta personal preference and there are differences in how they install but I agree with donn0128, use Phillips. Having said that I also have a lance and most of what I have found are #8s ranging from about 1" to 1 1/2". I have some outside covers(i.e. Reefer) that are in the 2" range and some inside Louver covers that are in the 1/2" range. Not measuring, this is my best guess. I would suggest getting a supply between 1/2 and 2. Unless you want to replace them all just go to the local hardware store and get a handfull of each.

I would think that 3/4 would be the most common length, but i would carry an assortment of 1/2 3/4 and one inch, probable # 6 , #8, and #12. Also depending on what your running them into keep some locktite or a product to reduce galvanic corrosion.
Happy Motoring.

Why square heads? Philips are quite common, and do the same job.