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Mar 9, 2022 1:07 AM

5-lbs Hillman Deck Plus 10 x 2.5" Wood To Wood Deck Screws

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Amazon has 5-lbs Hillman Deck Plus 10 x 2.5" Wood To Wood Deck Screws (48416) for $17.98. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $25+ orders.

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Key Features:
  • ~365 pieces per package (~73 pieces per pound)
  • Recommended for use with ACQ, CA, and CCA treated lumber
  • Type 17 point is designed to eliminate the need to pre-drill
  • Flat Head has been designed to lay flat with your decking to provide a smooth finish
  • Star Drive is twice as durable as Phillips head and prevents stripping
  • Star-bit is included in every package
  • 4-layer coating provides superior rust and corrosion protection
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that 5-lbs Hillman Deck Plus 10 x 2.5" Wood To Wood Deck Screws (48416) is $5.93 lower (24.80% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $23.91 at the time of this posting.
    • This offer is $0.82 less than this previous FrontPage Deal from December. -slickdewmaster
  • About this product:
    • 4.8 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 2,900 customer reviews
  • About this store:

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Amazon has 5-lbs Hillman Deck Plus 10 x 2.5" Wood To Wood Deck Screws (48416) for $17.98. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $25+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Editor Corwin for sharing this deal.

Key Features:
  • ~365 pieces per package (~73 pieces per pound)
  • Recommended for use with ACQ, CA, and CCA treated lumber
  • Type 17 point is designed to eliminate the need to pre-drill
  • Flat Head has been designed to lay flat with your decking to provide a smooth finish
  • Star Drive is twice as durable as Phillips head and prevents stripping
  • Star-bit is included in every package
  • 4-layer coating provides superior rust and corrosion protection
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that 5-lbs Hillman Deck Plus 10 x 2.5" Wood To Wood Deck Screws (48416) is $5.93 lower (24.80% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $23.91 at the time of this posting.
    • This offer is $0.82 less than this previous FrontPage Deal from December. -slickdewmaster
  • About this product:
    • 4.8 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 2,900 customer reviews
  • About this store:

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Mar 9, 2022 4:54 AM
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IncompletePerfectMar 9, 2022 4:54 AM
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Good price, still horrible screws
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Mar 9, 2022 5:50 AM
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checkthatMar 9, 2022 5:50 AM
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Do you have to pre still hole before screwing these on?

Nvm found out. No drilling
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Mar 9, 2022 7:18 AM
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Quote from IncompletePerfect View quoted comment :
Good price, still horrible screws
How are they horrible?

I use these all over my house and yard. Not having to pre-drill holes is baller.
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Mar 9, 2022 9:37 AM
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coltrane69Mar 9, 2022 9:37 AM
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You can never have too many coated wood screws. Nice deal, thanks.
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Mar 9, 2022 10:20 AM
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tunabreathMar 9, 2022 10:20 AM
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So are they white or tan?
Mar 9, 2022 10:36 AM
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obiyanMar 9, 2022 10:36 AM
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Quote from tunabreath View quoted comment :
So are they white or tan?
Someone asked this in the Amazon Q&A and several people said they're tan.
Mar 9, 2022 11:35 AM
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Quote from ghostfreckle View quoted comment :
How are they horrible?

I use these all over my house and yard. Not having to pre-drill holes is baller.
Not pre-drilling (not drilling a pilot hole) is pretty common in a lot of wood screws now.

The flaw with Hillman, and so many other screws, is their driving heads.

It says T25 but they aren't snug with any T25 bit. But sadly, a lot of screw makers have this issue (and the screws themselves from different brand names, all seem identical in appearance... like made in the same place.)

The Hillman brand has a lot of wobble when used with a T25 bit. You can use a T26 or T26.5 and it will help, but do you have any of those laying around? Not many do.

The issue is they don't have the torx heads stamped in deep enough to compensate their coating. They oversize the width of the drive slot to make up for that, bit it's too oversized. So they don't grip the driving bit well.

This can lead to cam out on them. And a torx shouldn't be capable of that. So when it does happen, it strips the coating off, and leaves it vulnerable to rusting.

The weird part is that their non-coated wood screws (or zinc coated) still have too large a head slot.

A good screw should fit on the end of your bit, and not slope down as it driver is resting. It should remain straight.

With that said, a lot of the lesser quality brands have started to listen and are buying heads that are sized more appropriately. These however, are not those.
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Mar 9, 2022 11:35 AM
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Quote from tunabreath View quoted comment :
So are they white or tan?
Tan... I've ordered them in the past, but returned them right away. They're 💩.
Mar 9, 2022 12:54 PM
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mperezkrMar 9, 2022 12:54 PM
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Completed an 80ft fence with these this weekend without issues. Just make sure you have more torx if someone is helping because this only comes with one. Lowe's has 750 for $35
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Mar 9, 2022 1:00 PM
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taericMar 9, 2022 1:00 PM
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I had the option for S&S with a 5 percent discount for 5+ subscriptions as well.
Mar 9, 2022 1:03 PM
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PowerfulMeerkat340Mar 9, 2022 1:03 PM
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Quote from IncompletePerfect View quoted comment :
Not pre-drilling (not drilling a pilot hole) is pretty common in a lot of wood screws now.

The flaw with Hillman, and so many other screws, is their driving heads.

It says T25 but they aren't snug with any T25 bit. But sadly, a lot of screw makers have this issue (and the screws themselves from different brand names, all seem identical in appearance... like made in the same place.)

The Hillman brand has a lot of wobble when used with a T25 bit. You can use a T26 or T26.5 and it will help, but do you have any of those laying around? Not many do.

The issue is they don't have the torx heads stamped in deep enough to compensate their coating. They oversize the width of the drive slot to make up for that, bit it's too oversized. So they don't grip the driving bit well.

This can lead to cam out on them. And a torx shouldn't be capable of that. So when it does happen, it strips the coating off, and leaves it vulnerable to rusting.

The weird part is that their non-coated wood screws (or zinc coated) still have too large a head slot.

A good screw should fit on the end of your bit, and not slope down as it driver is resting. It should remain straight.

With that said, a lot of the lesser quality brands have started to listen and are buying heads that are sized more appropriately. These however, are not those.
This is good to know, so thanks! It's nice to know I don't suck that bad, but it's gonna be a loooonng 20 lbs of screws for me bc i loaded up on a previous deal.
Mar 9, 2022 1:03 PM
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3lvisMar 9, 2022 1:03 PM
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The green ones (Deck Plus 48405 Wood Screws #10 x 3", Green, 5lb Box) are also on sale for $17.98: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...UTF8&psc=1
Mar 9, 2022 1:05 PM
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congletonjMar 9, 2022 1:05 PM
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Same price for the 3" green too.

Deck Plus 48405 Wood Screws #10 x 3", Green, 5lb Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0100IL...1MAV6G02Z9
Mar 9, 2022 1:05 PM
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Farm Project review of deck screws puts it in the middle of the pack of 11 brands;

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Mar 9, 2022 1:09 PM
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congletonjMar 9, 2022 1:09 PM
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Also same for 2"

Deck Plus 48428 Wood Screws #8 x 2", Red, 5lb Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RSH8...UTF8&psc=1

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