Trade screw case set

[Plum Bob 66]

Hi Guys

As the title suggests would be interested to hear your recommendations for a suitable trade screw set which would suitable for a number of different fixing situations, load bearing etc.

Bob

[BOD]

Screw fix comes in a metal case too

[tamz]

You can get a midi trade case from screw fix from about £30 which has a good selection of every size you will need. You will find you use some sizes more than others so just top them up as you use them.

[Phil]

Screwfix Goldscrews are all you need, 3.5x25, 4x30, 4x40,4x50, 5x50, 5x80 6x100 are the popular sizes.

I buy them in bulk to save money.

[Mickyplumb]

Be careful with the cheap kits, load them up with a decent drill/driver and you'll shear the heads off !!

[Plum Bob 66]

You can get a midi trade case from screw fix from about £30 which has a good selection of every size you will need. You will find you use some sizes more than others so just top them up as you use them.

Will give that one a go then tamz.

[dontknowitall]

I've used TurboGold (Screwfix) for around six years now and when lending to other tradesmen nearly always get a positive response. Why they don't have enough of their own beats me but that's another thread (if I can be bothered).

[Phil]

I've used TurboGold (Screwfix) for around six years now and when lending to other tradesmen nearly always get a positive response. Why they don't have enough of their own beats me but that's another thread (if I can be bothered).

Are Turbogold worth the extra money?

For example:
Goldscrew 4x40 £2.54
Turbogold 4x40 £5.25

[system3]

Turbogold and Turboultra, with the latter perfect for anywhere near water/humidity such as bathrooms or outdoors as they are stainless steel. I like the 3" stainless ones for fixing down pans, they are far stronger than brass and very corrosion resistant.

[desrob]

Are Turbogold worth the extra money?

For example:
Goldscrew 4x40 £2.54
Turbogold 4x40 £5.25

in my opinion ...no

[tamz]

I just use quicksilvers. They are not as sharp as the gold screws but that doesn't matter with screw guns. I also buy 32mm drywall screws for saddle clips (they don't split the wood) also sometimes use 3" x 10 turbo ultras for pans etc but they are not a strong screw. They will break quite easily if you put a lot of torque on them. I prefer brass pan screws but they don't make pozi brass screws (the brass is too soft for a pozi head).

[BOD]

Worth keeping your eye out at car boots too , I picked some plasterboard plugs and screws up for a big box for ten bob

[croppie]

On pans I like to use 3" 12s screwlok brass screws. never fail me.

[Plum Bob 66]

On pans I like to use 3" 12s screwlok brass screws. never fail me.

were would I get them from Croppie??

[croppie]

I get mine from Haldane and Fisher over here in NI. Where you can get them on the mainland I don't know. You need a screwlok driver too.