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This Würth #6 x 1-1/2 inch pan head face frame and pocket-hole screw is built for pocket-hole joinery in softwood and sheet-goods face frames. The 1-1/2 inch length is the standard choice for joining 3/4-inch softwood stock, and the coarse thread, Type 17 Auger point, and square drive work together to pull the joint tight quickly and hold it there.
The 1-1/2 inch length hits the pocket-hole sweet spot for 3/4-inch softwood stock. When you are assembling face frame rails to stiles in pine, poplar, or soft maple, this length gives you full thread engagement in the second member without breaking through the back face. It is also a reliable choice for attaching a softwood or plywood face frame to a cabinet box when the combined stock calls for that reach. Production shops running softwood frames through a pocket-hole jig will find 1-1/2 inch the workhorse length for that material thickness.
Coarse threads grip the fibrous matrix of softwoods and sheet goods more effectively than fine threads, which is why this screw is specified for pine, poplar, plywood, and MDF rather than dense hardwoods like maple or oak. The Type 17 Auger point adds a longitudinal flute at the tip that removes wood fiber as the screw advances, lowering the torque needed to drive it and reducing the chance of splitting near the pocket exit. The black finish keeps the head from standing out in dark cabinet interiors where hardware and fasteners are visible through open doors.
A box of 8500 screws is stocked for shops that treat this screw as a consumable. Face frame production lines, RTA cabinet assemblers, and contractors building softwood-framed cabinet runs all go through this size at high volume. The square drive holds the screw on a correctly sized bit for repeatable placement during long runs, and the consistent pan head geometry seats the same way every time. This screw is for indoor softwood and engineered panel work. If your face frames are hardwood, look to the fine-thread version in this family instead.
Pocket-hole joinery drives the screw at an angle through one workpiece and into the face or edge of the second. For 3/4-inch stock, a 1-1/2 inch screw provides enough thread engagement in the receiving member to pull the joint tight without breaking through the far face.
The coarse thread on this screw is designed for softwoods, plywood, and MDF. In dense hardwoods like maple, oak, or cherry, a fine-thread face frame screw provides better holding power and is less likely to split the stock. Use the fine-thread variant for hardwood frames.
The Type 17 Auger point has a longitudinal flute near the tip that cuts and removes wood fiber as the screw enters the material. This lowers driving torque and reduces splitting, particularly near the exit of a pocket-hole bore.
A pocket-hole jig is the standard way to cut the angled bore that this screw is designed for, but the jig is not strictly required. The screw performs as intended in any correctly sized angled pocket, regardless of how that pocket was cut.
The black finish reduces the visual contrast between the screw head and dark cabinet interiors. This screw is intended for dry indoor applications. It is not rated for exterior or high-humidity environments.
When softwood face frames are on the production schedule, having the correct length, thread, and drive ready in volume means fewer interruptions and cleaner joints. This Würth #6 x 1-1/2 inch screw is the direct answer for that application.
Sold In: 8500 Each
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Sold in: 1 Each |  WW90260 Mfr# 0614176143961 1 | #2 x 6" Square Drive Insert Bit, 2 Piece Bit |