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The Tenn-Tex #8 x 1/2" flat head machine screw is a zinc-plated 8-32 fastener sized to mount knobs, pulls, and other decorative cabinet hardware where the door or drawer front is thin enough that a shorter screw threads cleanly without protruding. The 8-32 thread is the North American cabinet hardware standard, so it fits virtually any knob or pull without thread matching.
This screw is sized for doors and drawer fronts where thinner stock or shallower hardware bosses call for a 1/2" fastener rather than the more common 1" length. Typical situations include slab drawer fronts in contemporary cabinetry, smaller decorative knobs with short threaded shanks, and pulls specified with compact bosses. The installer drives the screw through the pre-drilled hole in the door or drawer front, threads it into the knob or pull base from the back, and tightens until the hardware sits flush. The flat head countersinks into the panel face for a clean result.
The zinc plating on this screw provides standard galvanic protection suitable for dry interior applications. Cabinet interiors, face frames, and drawer boxes in kitchen, bath, and furniture cabinetry all fall well within that range. The steel core and zinc coating are matched to the demands of hardware installation work: consistent thread engagement, reliable head seating, and a finish that will not stand out against the cabinet interior. For wet or exterior applications, a different coating would be required.
A box of 200 gives a cabinet shop or installer enough screws to outfit a full kitchen run without re-ordering mid-job. Because the 8-32 thread is universal across hardware brands, a single box covers knobs and pulls from multiple manufacturers without sorting by thread. Designers and contractors specifying hardware for multi-unit residential or commercial projects can count on this screw to cross-match any standard decorative hardware they select.
If your hardware uses the standard 8-32 thread, yes. That thread is the North American default for cabinet knobs and pulls, so the vast majority of decorative hardware from any brand will accept this screw.
Measure the thickness of your door or drawer front and add the depth of the hardware boss or threaded insert. The screw length should span the panel without protruding past the hardware. For typical 3/4" stock with a standard-depth knob boss, a longer screw is usually specified; 1/2" suits thinner stock or shallower hardware.
Yes. The flat head is designed to sit flush in a countersunk hole. Most cabinet hardware pre-drills in doors and drawer fronts include a countersink, but confirm the hole preparation matches the flat head geometry before installation.
A #2 Phillips bit. That is one of the most common bit sizes in any shop or installer kit.
For standard dry bathroom cabinet interiors, yes. The zinc finish handles normal indoor humidity. Avoid this screw in direct water-contact or exterior installations.
When the hardware is specified and the holes are drilled, this 8-32 flat head screw keeps installation moving without thread-matching delays or mid-job supply gaps.
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