I learned how to frame when I was young, but I have always kind of sucked at finishing drywall. This channel has been like apprenticing with a pro. Thanks! 😁👍
Hey! Know where else those self tappers come in handy? I got a box of em at a discount supply store and used them on my 1/2” thick fence boards. Self tapping meant no splitting and stainless meant no rusting. Worked great for that.😁
My present digs are wood framing. I use coarse thread drywall screws to fix problems. Had a metal frame built in a previous abode but contracted that out due to the fact I had no knowledge about it back then. There’s a story behind that last statement but that’s for another time. Your knowledge is vast & worth a lot. Appreciate all your teaching. Learning a ton but still have a lot more to learn.
Just wanted to reach out. Never did drywall before other than some patches an matching texture. Took a bold step watching your videos, framed and finished my basement and dude did it turn out amazing. Thanks so much for the tips. I'm no total amateur, I did woodworking and costume building for my whole life, just shifted my talents thanks to your guidance
Hi, thanks for the video. I'd also enjoy a video where you go over the different types of drywall sheets (thicknesses, ultralight vs non-light, water-resistant/firecode, etc). 1 of the things I was most surprised by with a recent renovation project I finished was how crazy the difference in weight/strength was between typical 1/2" ultralight vs 5/8" Mold-Tough Firecode X sheets.
Thank you so much for this..I'm in my 60s, and have hung many thousands of sq ft., Only into wood and as a amateur. If I was left alone to do a job with steel, I would have picked self tapping. Maybe I would be right, as I did not know there were two grades of steel studs...now I just need help mudding fast in one try.
I've recently redone our kitchen walls. Wood studs, used drywall that was stiffened with fiberglass and the recommended drywall screws (35 mm) had two different threads pitches, coarse thread to sink in the wood and fine thread for the part that sinks just into the drywall.
This video is the solution to every problem I've had in life..... kidding, but really, this is fabulous information that solves many riddles for a big home project! Many thanks!
Fine threads have a shallower angle of thread creating more engagement with thin material meaning more deformation has to happen to loosen or remove the fastener.
In my local hardware store they sell all these drywall screws plus they have a model that is supposed to work on both wood and lightweight steel. It's kinda coarse thread with fine thread in between. Like double threads on one screw.
I noticed a new drywall screw at HD the other day. "universal" drywall screws, meant for both wood and steel. It would be interesting for you to test them.
Building code allows you to use either fine thread or coarse thread in wood stud, but requires use of fine thread in steel stud. I’ve personally found the same as Ben that the fine thread in wood don’t have the same holding strength and are more likely to strip before the head is fully sunk in white wood lumber. Best to use coarse thread in wood and fine thread in metal and only use the self-tapping fine thread in heavy gauge steel stud.
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I learned how to frame when I was young, but I have always kind of sucked at finishing drywall. This channel has been like apprenticing with a pro. Thanks! 😁👍
Hey! Know where else those self tappers come in handy? I got a box of em at a discount supply store and used them on my 1/2” thick fence boards. Self tapping meant no splitting and stainless meant no rusting. Worked great for that.😁
You answered my neverending question of why there are fine thread and course threas screws while at the home improvement store.
Thank you so much! I have a shit ton of drywall to repair and your videos are a great teaching and life saver!
My present digs are wood framing. I use coarse thread drywall screws to fix problems. Had a metal frame built in a previous abode but contracted that out due to the fact I had no knowledge about it back then. There’s a story behind that last statement but that’s for another time. Your knowledge is vast & worth a lot. Appreciate all your teaching. Learning a ton but still have a lot more to learn.
Just wanted to reach out. Never did drywall before other than some patches an matching texture. Took a bold step watching your videos, framed and finished my basement and dude did it turn out amazing. Thanks so much for the tips. I'm no total amateur, I did woodworking and costume building for my whole life, just shifted my talents thanks to your guidance
I’ve found the 1.25” coarse drywall screws my all-around go-to use for anything-&-everything screw!!.
Hi, thanks for the video. I'd also enjoy a video where you go over the different types of drywall sheets (thicknesses, ultralight vs non-light, water-resistant/firecode, etc). 1 of the things I was most surprised by with a recent renovation project I finished was how crazy the difference in weight/strength was between typical 1/2" ultralight vs 5/8" Mold-Tough Firecode X sheets.
Thank you so much for this..I'm in my 60s, and have hung many thousands of sq ft., Only into wood and as a amateur. If I was left alone to do a job with steel, I would have picked self tapping. Maybe I would be right, as I did not know there were two grades of steel studs...now I just need help mudding fast in one try.
I wish I could come work for you for a while. You're a good teacher, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Excellent explanations. Thank you!
I've recently redone our kitchen walls. Wood studs, used drywall that was stiffened with fiberglass and the recommended drywall screws (35 mm) had two different threads pitches, coarse thread to sink in the wood and fine thread for the part that sinks just into the drywall.
This video is the solution to every problem I've had in life..... kidding, but really, this is fabulous information that solves many riddles for a big home project! Many thanks!
Fine threads have a shallower angle of thread creating more engagement with thin material meaning more deformation has to happen to loosen or remove the fastener.
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In my local hardware store they sell all these drywall screws plus they have a model that is supposed to work on both wood and lightweight steel. It's kinda coarse thread with fine thread in between. Like double threads on one screw.
I noticed a new drywall screw at HD the other day. "universal" drywall screws, meant for both wood and steel. It would be interesting for you to test them.
Building code allows you to use either fine thread or coarse thread in wood stud, but requires use of fine thread in steel stud. I’ve personally found the same as Ben that the fine thread in wood don’t have the same holding strength and are more likely to strip before the head is fully sunk in white wood lumber. Best to use coarse thread in wood and fine thread in metal and only use the self-tapping fine thread in heavy gauge steel stud.
Thanks for the info Ben.
excellent explanation!!