DIY: DIY stands for “do-it-yourself. “It requires doing things yourself instead of relying on someone else to do things for you. DIY — That’s right! Completing a project from start to end is exciting and rewarding!
If you’ve ever attempted to hang a picture on the wall or install a shelf, you’ll know that it can be incredibly difficult to locate the correct screws. Sometimes you have to drill a hole first, and then you try to screw it in without it breaking, or falling out. It can be frustrating, right? But what if I told you that there was an easier way of doing this?
Cue self-tapping screws to the rescue! These unique screws form their own threads as you twist them. That means you don’t have to drill a hole first. This makes hanging things up, such as shelves or hooks, much quicker and easier. That is especially true for DIY projects, where you want to slam it all together as fast as possible and make sure you are doing it right.
Without self-tapping screws, you would need to drill a hole large enough to accommodate the desired screw. After that, you’d have to measure everything very precisely. This is so the screw goes straight and doesn’t protrude too far or too little. At times, it can even be difficult to get it just right!
However, at the same time, a self-tapping screw does not need any of this effort! You can start the screw by hand to line it up where you want it, and then you can use a screwdriver or a drill/driver to twist it into place. The screw cuts its way through the material as it twists. This keeps it stable and firm without having to make an extra hole in the center.
Self-tapping screws are not only for home projects such as hanging pictures and building furniture. There are several places where they use it, such as planes, cars, and others. This is why self-tapping screws are great for your project:
Wood: If you happen to be building a bookshelf or birdhouse, self-tapping screws will screw straight through the wood without creating any cracks or splinters. This gives a clean, professional look to your wooden projects.
