Warning for Byggmax screws!

[henke_benke]

That was an interesting interpretation of what I wrote. What I'm saying is that the picture doesn't provide enough information to determine if what you're saying is true. As the picture is taken, it looks like the threads are as they should be, and if you want to demonstrate otherwise, it might be good if the picture shows just that.

Then I think your sensational headline, where it looks like you're condemning the entire Byggmax screw range because they had ONE faulty screw, is a bit over the top.

For the screw to work, the head needs to be perhaps 2-3mm outside the board.

 

[Tommynorskens]

some screws are crap
or maybe my screwdriver is too strong
bought decking screws stainless A2 4.8x75
didn't break the screw but the torx broke...even with a new bit
not many held up there
and if you for some reason needed to unscrew it, you'd have to break it off
not too happy with the reciprocating saw or crowbar then

As mentioned, stainless steel screws are more sensitive, especially if you are using them in Lärk or similar noble wood where there is usually a requirement for stainless steel. For regular decking (pressure-treated pine), they usually recommend treated screws, e.g., Corrseal from Essve or equivalent. Plus, you should always be aware that you need to adjust the torque setting depending on how hard the impact driver is during the first screws you drive.

 

[tompajo]

if the screw is to function, the head needs to be outside the board by maybe 2-3mm

What do you mean?

 

[henke_benke]

What do you mean?

if the ts screw is going to work, they need to have the head 2-3mm outside the board.
ts trusted that byggmax gave ts the right screw.
at first, I also thought it couldn't be right. but byggmax provided the completely wrong screw

 

[tompajo]

I'm not completely sure what you mean. A countersunk screw head should be screwed in so that the countersinking is in the board and the head is flush with the surface of the board.

 

[useless]

Exactly. And in this case, it won't work because the thread runs out before the screw has reached far enough in. If it had been a wooden stud, it would have worked, but not with metal studs.

 

[tompajo]

Exactly. And in this case, it can't be done because the thread runs out before the screw has gone in far enough. If it were a wooden beam, it would have worked, but not with metal studs.

Now I understand what you mean. You're talking about the hypothetical conditions needed for the TS's screw to work, while I'm talking about how countersunk screws function In other words, we are in complete agreement so far.
Still, you can't determine from TS's picture if that's the case. But I suppose I have to trust what he writes.

 

[Kane]

Still, you can't determine from the TS's picture if that's the case. But I guess I'll have to trust what he writes.

If you measure the picture, the distance from the screw head to the first thread is longer than the thickness of the disc. Doesn't feel right.......

 

[henke_benke]

Now I understand what you mean. You are talking about how the conditions of a hypothetical situation would need to be for TSs screw to work, while I am talking about how countersunk screws work In other words, we totally agree so far.
Still, one can't determine from TSs picture if that's the case. But I guess I'll have to trust what he writes.

when you know the board's thickness and approximately the rule's "bends," then you know. or just the board's thickness.

 

[henke_benke]

If you measure on the image, it is longer from the screw head to the first thread than the disc's thickness. Doesn't feel right.......

there are threads missing for the screw to work.

 

[Hanmehatten]

One wonders if TS would kindly photograph that "28 mm screw" next to a ruler and upload the image. Then we can all see if there's any point in discussing further. Is it a "28" or "42"? We wait with anticipation. Because I mean, store staff suggesting screws, for example, are regular people too and we all make mistakes sometimes (except for me, of course.. hehe).

 

[henke_benke]

One wonders if the TS would kindly photograph that "28 mm screw" next to a ruler and upload the picture. Then we can all see if it's worth discussing further. Is it a "28" or a "42"? We wait with anticipation. Because I mean, store staff suggesting screws etc. are regular people too and we all make mistakes sometimes (except me of course.. hehe).

at most it could be a 32mm screw

 

[Snickerick]

for the screw to work, the head needs to be outside the board maybe 2-3mm

That's exactly how it is! I know, because I've tried it

 

[henke_benke]

That's exactly how it is! I know because I've tried it

sorry. for not believing you at first

 

[Snickerick]

Today, a guy from my local Byggmax store called. He had obviously been asked by the head office to contact me, and was probably a bit puzzled as to why he should call me, because even he thought the problem was quite obvious. He had received the picture from the head office. He said he would write a complaint back to the head office.