Results 1 to 2 of 2

Thread: Self-Tapping Screw VS Self-Drilling Screw

  1. #1
    Banned
    Join Date
    Jul 2023
    Posts
    3

    Self-Tapping Screw VS Self-Drilling Screw

    Anyone know what is the difference between a self-tapping screw and a self-drilling screw?

  2. #2
    Technical Fellow Kelly_Bramble's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Bold Springs, GA
    Posts
    2,625
    Self-tapping is most screws that have a pointy tip where self-drilling actually have a drill end at the start of the screw then transition into a regular screw.
    Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •