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Hillman The Hillman Group 42180 Pro Crafter 8 by 2-1/2-Inch Wood Screw, 50-Piece, Yellow Zinc

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Material Steel
Drive System Phillips and Square
Head Style Flat
Item Dimensions LxWxH 2.03 x 2.81 x 5.59 inches
Exterior Finish Zinc Yellow-Chromate

About this item

  • The product is 50PK8x2.5 Zinc WD Screw
  • Easy and simple use kit
  • The product is manufactured in China
  • Flat head with countersinking nibs allows the screw to drive clean and flush to the surface
  • Square drive for a confident stick fit while driving
  • Zinc and yellow finish
  • Secondary serrations reduces drive torque for easy installations

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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.03 x 2.81 x 5.59 inches; 5 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 42180
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 24, 2011
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ The Hillman Group
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0052EBZTO
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 561 ratings

Product Description

Product Description

The Hillman Group 42180 Pro Crafter 8 by 2-1/2-Inch Wood Screw, 50-Piece

From the Manufacturer

Pro Crafter is a premium wood screw designed with features not found on the standard wood scew. Ideal for woodworking projects such ass cabinets, furniture, crafts, and more. Pro Crafter does not require pre-drilling or allow wood splitting.


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Hillman Solutions is a leading North American provider of hardware products, including home improvement products, protective and job site gear solutions including gloves and storage, and robotic technologies encompassing key duplication and accessories, engraving and knife sharpening. Hillman designs innovative products and merchandising solutions for complex categories. Founded in 1964 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Hillman believes that the building never stops.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
561 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of use, and performance of the screws. For example, they mention that it's the best wood screws they've ever used, it penetrates wood with ease, and that it works well with no stripping. They also like the fit. That said, some complain about the value and durability.

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36 customers mention27 positive9 negative

Customers like the quality of the screws. For example, they mention they're a great product, the best wood screws they've ever used, and easy to work with. Some say the heads are well made and the screws do the job they expect. That said, most are happy with their purchase and recommend them to others.

"...Heads well made. Not a single screw in the bunch that couldn't be used because of a deformed head." Read more

"Looking good, these will do perfectly for my wood project, good quality" Read more

"Easy to work with. Best screws I've worked with...." Read more

"...The issue is that it is a square drive on the head. Most screws that have specialty heads, INCLUDE the bit. This does not...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the screws easy to use. They mention that no predrilling is necessary, they penetrate wood with ease, and won't split the wood.

"Easy to work with. Best screws I've worked with...." Read more

"...No predrilling was necessary and I didn't worry at all about splitting or stripping." Read more

"No predrilling and they won’t split the wood." Read more

"...what else can i say? there good quality, easy to install for anyone. # @" Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the screws. They mention that it works well with no stripping, is self-drilling, and has a square head that is harder to strip.

"Used for exterior of childs playset. Worked well with no stripping" Read more

"...Square heads are strange, but harder to strip...." Read more

"...Self drilling works great but unless strength is not important, we will not be using these." Read more

"Worked great" Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers like the fit of the screw. They mention that it slips right in and grabs tight. Some say that it fits nicely with their custom clocks.

"...I predrill with a tapered bit and this slip right in and grab tight. Heads well made...." Read more

"Goes in easy, bit doesn't slip. A little pricey and would be nice if they included a bit." Read more

"...It is very good and fits in nicely with my custom clocks." Read more

7 customers mention3 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the screws. Some mention that it's a great product that won't splinter or split the wood, while others say that the heads broke and spun off.

"...you try try to get nice and tight in some harder wood... the heads will twist off." Read more

"No predrilling and they won’t split the wood." Read more

"...The first 2 screws out of the package broke - the heads broke and spun off. Very disappointed." Read more

"Great Product. There was not splintering of the 2 X 4's at all. These screws will last for years and years." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the screws. They mention that it's kind of pricey.

"Goes in easy, bit doesn't slip. A little pricey and would be nice if they included a bit." Read more

"...All six broke at the collar. They are junk and certainly not worth the price." Read more

"Kind of pricey though..." Read more

"Cheap - no bit..." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the quantity of the screws. They mention that it didn't include the bit, specialty bit, or drill bit.

"It didn't come with a drill bit! Even $2 packs from dollar general have a drill bit!..." Read more

"Didn’t include the bit which is a #1 square" Read more

"I wish I knew how good this product was. But does not include specialty bit...." Read more

I'm a beginning woodworker and just have not been happy with the screws I've found at my local big ...
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I'm a beginning woodworker and just have not been happy with the screws I've found at my local big ...
I'm a beginning woodworker and just have not been happy with the screws I've found at my local big box hardware store. So happy I found these--finished my third birdhouse with these today and could not be happier!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good screws A+
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2020
Looking good, these will do perfectly for my wood project, good quality
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Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2017
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rkzulu
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2023
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Theory Knight
5.0 out of 5 stars Did the job.
Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2020
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M.Ruddy
5.0 out of 5 stars Go-to woodworking screws in this size
Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2021
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great. Ty
Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2020
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elkay
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT
Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2019
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