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The Würth #7 x 1-inch bugle head drywall screw is a short-length fastener for securing 1/2-inch gypsum board to wood framing where penetration depth needs to stay controlled. The coarse thread, sharp point, and #2 Phillips bugle head work together to seat the screw cleanly through the panel face without overdriving or tearing the paper.
A 1-inch drywall screw is the right call when penetration depth is a constraint, not an afterthought. Patching a single layer of 1/2-inch drywall over existing wall surfaces, fastening thin ceiling board to shallow framing, or working around plumbing and wiring runs close to the stud face are all situations where a longer screw creates more risk than it solves. The 1-inch length keeps the tip well clear of anything running tight behind the framing while still getting enough thread into the stud to hold the panel. It is also a common choice for attaching drywall to metal hat channel and wood furring strips, where the combined thickness stays under an inch and a standard 1-5/8-inch screw would push through the back side.
The bugle head is the standard head style for drywall installation. Its concave underside curve distributes driving pressure gradually as the head seats, letting it dimple slightly below the paper surface without breaking through. That small recess is exactly what joint compound needs to fill and hide the fastener. A flat countersunk head or a pan head would either tear the paper or leave a hump, both of which require more finishing work. The black phosphate coating serves two purposes in this application: it reduces friction as the screw drives through gypsum, and it provides enough corrosion resistance for dry interior framing. This screw is for indoor work on wood framing. For metal stud applications, a fine-thread S-type screw is the correct choice.
The 10,000-count box is packaged for drywall crews, rental-tool suppliers stocking their screw inventory, and contractors running multi-unit projects where stopping to reorder mid-job is not an option. The #2 Phillips drive is compatible with virtually every drywall screwgun clutch head and standard bit on the market, so there are no special tools or driver changes to manage. Short screws like the 1-inch size tend to run faster per box on patching and repair work than longer lengths, which makes a high-count box practical rather than excessive for an active crew.
For a single layer of 1/2-inch gypsum board, a 1-inch screw provides adequate thread engagement into a wood stud under standard interior conditions. It is not the right length for 5/8-inch board or two-layer assemblies, where a longer screw is needed to reach sufficient depth in the framing.
No. Coarse-thread drywall screws are designed for wood framing. Metal stud installation requires a fine-thread S-type drywall screw, which has a self-tapping point engineered to cut through light-gauge steel.
A standard #2 Phillips bit. Any drywall screwgun, drill/driver with an adjustable clutch, or corded screwgun with a dimpler attachment fitted with a #2 bit will drive this screw.
Yes. When fastening a patch panel over an existing layer of 1/2-inch drywall, the combined thickness may leave limited penetration depth into the stud. The 1-inch length is often a better fit for those situations than a standard 1-5/8-inch screw, which can push too deep or break through thin backing.
The curved underside of a bugle head gradually seats into the paper face of the drywall, creating a small dimple without tearing the paper. A flat countersunk head drives like a wedge and breaks the paper, which makes the joint harder to finish and compromises the surface at that fastener location.
When the job calls for a 1-inch drywall screw that seats cleanly, drives fast, and ships in a quantity that keeps production moving, this Würth #7 bugle head coarse thread screw covers it without complication.
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