Hi, everyone,
I saw recently a cost analysis of different types of screws -- drywall screws, home-store wood screws, and SPAX construction screws. Surprisingly, the price per unit of SPAX screws was comparable to that of drywall screws.
Given the immense superiority of SPAX compared to drywall screws -- more rugged, quicker start, self-tapping, greater strength, ability to use square-drive bits, useful in various materials -- it would seem they would stand up to more re-use than drywall screws. I, for one, throw out drywall screws after one or two uses.
I'm inclined to start buying SPAX screws in bulk and making a point of re-using them. Anyone here have some thoughts? Am I living in the past thinking the drywall screw is still the bread-and-butter of the scene shop? Got a better option?
I saw recently a cost analysis of different types of screws -- drywall screws, home-store wood screws, and SPAX construction screws. Surprisingly, the price per unit of SPAX screws was comparable to that of drywall screws.
Given the immense superiority of SPAX compared to drywall screws -- more rugged, quicker start, self-tapping, greater strength, ability to use square-drive bits, useful in various materials -- it would seem they would stand up to more re-use than drywall screws. I, for one, throw out drywall screws after one or two uses.
I'm inclined to start buying SPAX screws in bulk and making a point of re-using them. Anyone here have some thoughts? Am I living in the past thinking the drywall screw is still the bread-and-butter of the scene shop? Got a better option?