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"Torx: not lots of experience, and there's the rub. At the moment they're a hard bit for a layperson to find, regardless of their advantage ..." In the US Torx

by rsync 4y ago

"Torx: not lots of experience, and there's the rub. At the moment they're a hard bit for a layperson to find, regardless of their advantage ..." In the US Torx is everywhere. In fact, when I consider doing any kind of construction project or building outside of the US (in Europe, for instance) one of the major downsides would have to be my near total reliance on GRK screws and Simpson fasteners. I would not want to have to build things without easy access to products from those two firms.

xxs 4y ago
If you need anything reliable - "Spax" [0] [0]: https://www.spax.com/en/products/screwfinder/ https://www.spax.com/en/products/screwfinder/
walterbell 4y ago
Does GRK use standard Torx bits, or supply their own proprietary variant? Is there a good online US source for GRK screws? e.g. GRK RSS14212HP from a random seller is about 2X normal price, https://www.amazon.com/GRK-RSS14212HP-HandyPak-Structural-Package/dp/B001SFXI78 https://www.amazon.com/GRK-RSS14212HP-HandyPak-Structural-Pa... SPAX sells direct via Amazon, e.g. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DSSLP8M/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DSSLP8M/
- tristor 4y ago
  In the US the best option (although expensive) is products from Fasten Master. For ledger bolts, their LedgerLok product is far superior to the alternatives and their TimberLok product is a /structural/ wood screw. My family is in construction and I called my dad up after snapping the heads off too many torx drive deck screws and he suggested these. I’ve /NEVER/ broken one and I exclusively use a 20V impact driver on max when driving fasteners. GRK is my preferred second choice and I find it better than Grip-Rite, DeckMate, or Spax. Another thing is that construction screws are usually more durable than deck screws, anymore, as deck screws are generally ceramic now to prevent corrosion but weaker shaft strength. All of these brands are available at any home store in the US pretty much.

by rsync 4y ago

xxs 4y ago

If you need anything reliable - "Spax" [0] [0]: https://www.spax.com/en/products/screwfinder/ https://www.spax.com/en/products/screwfinder/

walterbell 4y ago

Does GRK use standard Torx bits, or supply their own proprietary variant? Is there a good online US source for GRK screws? e.g. GRK RSS14212HP from a random seller is about 2X normal price, https://www.amazon.com/GRK-RSS14212HP-HandyPak-Structural-Package/dp/B001SFXI78 https://www.amazon.com/GRK-RSS14212HP-HandyPak-Structural-Pa... SPAX sells direct via Amazon, e.g. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DSSLP8M/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DSSLP8M/

tristor 4y ago
In the US the best option (although expensive) is products from Fasten Master. For ledger bolts, their LedgerLok product is far superior to the alternatives and their TimberLok product is a /structural/ wood screw. My family is in construction and I called my dad up after snapping the heads off too many torx drive deck screws and he suggested these. I’ve /NEVER/ broken one and I exclusively use a 20V impact driver on max when driving fasteners. GRK is my preferred second choice and I find it better than Grip-Rite, DeckMate, or Spax. Another thing is that construction screws are usually more durable than deck screws, anymore, as deck screws are generally ceramic now to prevent corrosion but weaker shaft strength. All of these brands are available at any home store in the US pretty much.