Product Description
No.3 Solid Brass Round Head Slotted Wood Screws
These traditional No.3 wood screws are manufactured from solid brass rather than brass-plated steel. Their small diameter, raised round head and conventional slotted drive make them particularly suitable for detailed joinery, cabinet hardware, instrument work and restoration projects.
The round head remains visible above the fitted component, providing an attractive traditional finish. Solid brass offers good general corrosion resistance and complements brass hinges, catches, brackets, handles and other decorative fittings.
Product Details
- Screw size: No.3
- Nominal gauge diameter: Approximately 0.099" (2.51mm)
- Available length: 3/8" (approximately 9.5mm)
- Material: Solid brass
- Finish: Natural brass
- Head style: Raised round / dome head
- Drive type: Slotted
- Point type: Traditional wood-screw point
- Product type: Imperial gauge-sized wood screw
- Legacy British specification: BS 1210:1963 type, now withdrawn
Available Size
| Screw Gauge | Length | Approximate Metric Length | Approximate Diameter | Head and Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No.3 | 3/8" | 9.5mm | 0.099" / 2.51mm | Round head, slotted |
Please note: The length of a round-head wood screw is measured from beneath the head to the tip. The raised head is not included in the stated length.
Typical Applications
- Small brass hinges, catches and brackets
- Cabinet making and detailed joinery
- Musical instruments and decorative cases
- Model making and craft projects
- Antique, furniture and vehicle restoration
- Electrical and instrument enclosures
- Applications requiring a traditional visible screw head
Installation Guidance
Brass is softer than steel, so a correctly sized pilot hole should be drilled before installation. This is especially important when working with hardwood, seasoned timber or delicate components.
Where appropriate, a similar-sized steel screw can first be used to form the thread in the pilot hole. Remove the steel screw before carefully installing the solid-brass screw with a correctly fitting flat-bladed screwdriver.
Avoid excessive tightening and powered impact drivers, as these may damage the slot or fracture the brass screw. A screwdriver blade that closely matches the width and depth of the slot will reduce marking and provide the neatest finished appearance.
Pack Quantities
Available in packs of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 250, 500 or 1,000 screws.
