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The Würth #8 x 2" Flat Head Assembly Screw is a coarse-thread wood screw designed for joining solid wood components and engineered panels in cabinet shops and woodworking production. The 2-inch length bridges two 3/4-inch members with thread engagement to spare, making it a natural fit for carcass assembly, face frame attachment to the box, and panel-to-panel connections where a shorter screw would under-penetrate and a longer one would blow through.
A 2-inch screw occupies a productive middle range in cabinet and casework assembly. It clears the thickness of a 3/4-inch panel and buries a full inch of coarse thread into the receiving member — enough to hold a cabinet side to a top or bottom panel, anchor a fixed shelf, or pull a solid-wood frame member against the box without relying on glue alone. It also works well wherever a pocket-hole or angled fastening approach puts a screw through one member at an angle and into a second; the thread length gives the joint the mechanical grip the geometry demands. For shops running production quantities of these joints, the 4000-count box keeps the bin full through a long assembly run.
The screw is zinc-plated carbon steel, appropriate for interior cabinetry, furniture, and woodworking in dry conditions. The flat head carries underhead nibs that mill a clean countersink in hardwood, softwood, and MDF as the screw is driven — no separate countersink bit required for most applications. The Type 17 Auger Point features an extended flute that clears chips ahead of the thread, keeping driving torque manageable and reducing the lateral pressure that splits stock near an edge. The #2 Square drive recess is designed to seat a correctly sized square bit firmly, which matters when working inside a cabinet box where awkward angles and one-handed bit placement are the norm.
Cabinet shops assembling boxes in volume are the primary users. The 4000-piece pack suits a shop that moves through screws quickly and does not want to reorder mid-run. Finish carpenters attaching face frames to installed boxes, millwork teams fastening solid-wood components to panel substrates, and custom furniture makers joining rail-and-stile or panel-to-panel assemblies will all find the 2-inch length useful. It is an indoor screw for dry wood assemblies — not for exterior exposure or pressure-treated lumber.
Two 3/4-inch panels stack to 1-1/2 inches. A 2-inch screw clears that combined thickness and puts a full half-inch of thread into the receiving member, which is enough engagement to hold a carcass joint reliably in most wood and panel materials.
The Type 17 Auger Point has an extended longitudinal flute that cuts and removes wood fibers ahead of the thread. This reduces the force needed to drive the screw and lowers the risk of splitting when you are working close to the edge of a panel or solid-wood component.
In most softwood, MDF, and medium-density panel materials, yes — the nibs mill a clean seat as the head drives flush. In very hard maple or dense hardwood, a light countersink pass first will produce a cleaner result and reduce the chance of surface tearout around the head.
Coarse thread is the standard choice for most wood-based panels. The wider thread pitch grabs more material per revolution in fibrous substrates and delivers strong pull-out resistance. Fine thread is generally reserved for metal or hardwood applications where thread density matters more than bite depth.
No. The zinc finish on this screw is rated for dry indoor use. Pressure-treated lumber contains copper compounds that accelerate corrosion of standard zinc coatings, and outdoor exposure will shorten the finish life significantly. Use a coating rated for ACQ compatibility for any exterior or treated-lumber application.
When the joint calls for a 2-inch flat head with a square drive and a point that starts clean in wood, this Würth assembly screw delivers it in a pack size that keeps a busy shop moving.
Sold In: 4000 Each
