Screws
List of Screw Types
- Carriage bolts
- Decking screws
- Double ended screws
- Drywall screws
- Eye bolt screws
- Framing screws
- Fillister head screws
- Hex cap screws
- Hammer drive screws
- Lag screws
- Machine screws
- Masonry screws
- Oval head screws
- Pan-head screws
- Particle board screws
- Square head bolts
- Self-drilling screws
- Set screws
- Shoulder screws
- Sheet metal screws
- Socket-head screws
- Thread cutting screws
- Washer-faced screws
- Wood screws
- Weld screws
- Tamper-proof screw
Parts of the Screw
- Drive
- Head
- Threaded shank
- Non-threaded shank
- Thread
- Thread length
- Tip
- Crest
- Screw thickness
History of the Screw
Screws aren’t really much of a marvel in the 21st century. Widely used and highly rated by contractors and DIY enthusiasts alike, they’re something of a workhorse. However, when they were first introduced, screws were the talk of the town. When did that happen, exactly? According to archaeological discoveries, screws were pioneered by Archytas around the 4th century BC.
As for the modern-day fasteners, they were only invented in the 18th century, with mass production starting in 1760. And in the early 20th century, the Phillips head screws were made.
