Slot Screwdriver Size Chart

March 21, 2024 Post a Comment

Slot screwdriver size chart

The most common flat head screwdriver sizes we sell are 3.5mm slotted screwdriver for precision and controls work, 5.5mm slotted screwdriver for general purpose, and the largest size 6.5mm slotted screwdriver is used for larger screws.

What size is a #1 slotted screwdriver?

	Slot/ Flathead	Philips
2	⅛” / 3.2mm	#1
3	5/32” / 4.0mm	#1
4	3/16” / 4.8mm	#1
5	3/16” / 4.8mm	#2

How do I know what size my screwdriver is?

If you have the package in which your screws came in, look at the package for the size of screws you bought. You want to look at how long and thick the screw head slot is. You can then find a screwdriver that's the same size.

What size is a #2 screwdriver?

The #2 is a 1/4" shaft, perfect for derailleur adjustment screws. It is the most common cross tip ("Phillips") required.

What are the three different screw slot shapes?

6 Common Types of Screw Drives

#1) Phillips-Head. Arguably, the most common type of screw drive is Phillips head.
#2) Flat-Head. Also known as a slot drive, a flat-head screw lives up to its namesake by supporting the use of a flat-head screwdriver. ...
#3) Hex. ...
#4) Torx. ...
#5) Double Hex. ...
#6) Robertson.

What are the three standard types of slotted screws?

Illustrated are how these three different types of common heads look when driven into the wood. The oval-head screw extends above the surface in a slight oval. The round-head screw protrudes above the surface in a half-circle. The flat-head screw is flush with the surface.

What is the difference between a 1 and a 2 Phillips screwdriver?

Phillips head screwdrivers come in sizes from 0 to 4. The lower the number, the larger the tip. Most jobs can be handled by a No. 2, like this 7-inch option from Klein.

What is a slotted screwdriver called?

Flat head screwdrivers, which are also known as slotted screwdrivers, have a thick handle for the user to grip, a long, rigid shafts, and a wedge-shaped flat tip, allowing it to fit into the narrow crevices of a flat head fastener.

What is a 6 in 1 screwdriver used for?

The DEWALT MAX FIT® 6-way Multi-bit screwdriver is designed for maximum fit in fasteners and reduces the potential for stripped screws. The 6-way design allows for quick change out of bits as well as storage for your unused bits.

How are screw sizes numbered?

The first number is screw gauge, which refers to the outside thread diameter. This is also known as “major diameter.” Screws with a major diameter less than 1/4” are typically labeled in sizes #0 to #14. Screws with a 1/4" or larger major diameter are labeled in fractions of an inch.

What is the most common screwdriver size?

Phillips Screwdriver It's the most common screw head in the U.S.. Sizes range from tiny to enormous. The most common sizes are #1, #2 and #3. If you don't already own a Phillips screwdriver, the size you're most likely to need is #2.

What is the most common screwdriver bit size?

Phillips Head Screw Bits The most common type of fastener has got to be the #2 Phillips head bit, but we've even seen adaptation here. The name “Phillips” comes from its inventor Henry F. Phillips in the 1930s.

What does #2 screwdriver mean?

The #2 is a 1/4″ shaft, perfect for derailleur adjustment screws. It is the most common cross tip (“Phillips”) required.

What are the 3 most common types of screwdrivers?

Here are some common ones:

Phillips Head. AKA: Cross head screwdriver. If you only own one screwdriver, this is the one you want.
Flat Head. AKA: Straight head, flat blade, slotted screwdriver. ...
Allen Wrench. AKA: Hex key, Allen key, hex screwdriver, Ikea wrench.

What size is a #3 Phillips screwdriver?

Assembled Depth (in.)	1.3 in	11 in
Assembled Width (in.)	2.6 in	5
Shaft Length (in.)	6	#3

What are screw slot types?

Common screw drives include slotted, Phillips, Hex, Hex socket (Allen), security hex socket (pin in hex socket) Torx T & TX, and One-Way. There are many other, less commonly used drive styles, such as square, and 12-point flange, to name of few.

What are the 4 types of screwdrivers?

4 Types of Screwdrivers Every DIYer Should Own

Flat Type Screwdrivers.
Phillips (PH) Type Screwdrivers. ...
Pozidriv (PZ) Type Screwdrivers. ...
Torx Tamper-Proof (TPX) Type Screwdrivers. ...
Teng Tools Screwdrivers.

How do you unscrew a slotted screw?

But I'm taking my time my slot is is clean my screwdrivers in the screw. I'm kind of pushing down

Why do they still make slotted screws?

Why? Because some manufacturers have not yet experienced the perfection that is the Robertson head screw Flat head screws are good for wood as they prevent overtightening and thus help prevent stripping.

Why would you use a slotted screw?

Slotted drive screws are perhaps the simplest you'll find. This common type of screw drive has a straight line through the middle. They are driven using flat head screwdrivers or drills with flat head bits. They are common for projects that use hand-driven tools or require little torque.