8 x 1/2 Ph Fl Wood Sc Zn

Overview

The 8 x 1/2 Ph Fl Wood Screw Zinc (02552) is designed for fastening and joining two pieces of wood together using a flat-head Phillips drive with a zinc-finished steel construction.

Technical Features

• Flat (Phillips) Head Style: Sits flush with or below the surface of the workpiece upon full drive, producing a clean, unobtrusive finish suitable for visible woodworking applications.
• Phillips Drive Recess: Compatible with standard Phillips-head drivers and bits, enabling consistent torque transfer and reducing driver cam-out during installation.
• #8 Diameter: Provides a balance between holding strength and minimal wood splitting, making it well-suited for light- to medium-duty wood joinery.
• 1/2-Inch Length: Short shank length is optimized for thin stock, surface attachments, and applications where fastener penetration depth must be controlled.
• Steel Construction: Delivers the structural integrity and shear resistance required for reliable wood-to-wood fastening under load.
• Zinc Finish: Provides a corrosion-resistant coating that extends fastener service life in environments where bare steel would be prone to oxidation.
• Unthreaded Shank Below Head: A defining characteristic of wood screw geometry; the smooth shank allows the top piece of wood to draw tight against the lower piece as the threaded tip pulls into the substrate.

Applications

• Joining two pieces of wood in carpentry, cabinetry, and millwork projects.
• Attaching thin wood panels, trim, or molding where a flush or countersunk fastener head is required.
• Light-duty wood assembly tasks where a compact 1/2-inch fastener length is appropriate for the material thickness.
• Interior woodworking applications where a zinc finish provides adequate corrosion resistance.