Other Types of Screws

RAISED HEAD SCREW: Used to fit door handle plates and decorative features that must look good.

(If the raised head was not there it would have been a countersunk slot head screw)



DOME HEAD SCREW: Can be used for fitting fixtures such as mirrors. The 'cap', which is the dome shape is usually chromed or made from brass and this can be a good feature. It also makes the head of the screw safe as the doom has no sharp edges to catch and cut hands/fingers.

Chip board Screw: The thread on this type of screw extends all the way along the length. It is best used with chipboard

SELF-TAPPING SCREWS: these are normally used to cut a thread in metal. A hole is drilled in the metal, a fraction smaller than the width of the screw. The self-tapping screw is then turned into the hole cutting a thread.