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series_hybrid t1_j5vy3l5 wrote

For 1/2, 3/4, 1.0, 1.5 screws, I usually get coarse drywall screws. They are so cheap they are hard to beat. I hate Philips, but...they are cheap.

for 1.0, 1.5 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 I get #8 deck screws with a T25 head.

https://fascofas.com/products/green-color-t25-torx-star-drive-deck-screws-deck-dock-fence-building-construction-fasteners

They take a 1/8th inch drill for a pilot hole, and you can get a cheap 3-pack of 1/8th inch drills with hex shank so they will work in a drill, and also in a 1/4 hex shank driver.

https://www.harborfreight.com/18-in-impact-rated-hex-shank-titanium-drill-bit-set-3-piece-64889.html

For bolts, I always keep some 1/4-20 in several lengths. Anything else and I just go to the store if I really need a different size.

I got the 18V Ridgid brushless compact driver specifically because it has the shortest head for getting into tight spots. Nothing wrong with DeWalt/MilwaukeeMakita/etc, but...You can always add an extension, but you cant make it shorter. Others are stronger, but this one will drive T25 deck screws all day.

https://www.amazon.com/RIDGID-Brushless-Compact-Impact-Driver/dp/B09PPZDK9N/ref=sr_1_5

1/4-drive and 3/8ths adapters allow you to drive nuts and bolts with a socket set the 1/2 inch drive never gets used.

https://www.harborfreight.com/hex-shank-socket-driver-set-3-piece-68513.html

I buy peanuts in clear plastic bottles to use the empty bottle to store screws and nails in. Look for a large opening screw-top lid. I prefer the square shaped bottles. Sams Club, Costco, Menards

https://www.menards.com/main/black-friday-2022/fisher-reg-dry-roasted-peanuts-36-oz/7069069824/p-1444436540856-c-13917.htm

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