Bsc Preferred 730297 8x3 Drywall Screw Coarse Thread 1 Lb Box

Product Description

The BSC PREFERRED 730297 is a coarse-thread drywall screw designed for fastening drywall, plywood, composition board, and softwood in interior construction applications. The screw features a No. 2 Phillips recess bugle head, which reduces surface tearing when driving into drywall panels. A hardened steel construction is achieved through a heat treatment, quenching, and reheating process that produces a fastener with strong resistance to wear, corrosion, and abrasion. The phosphate finish further supports corrosion resistance in dry interior environments. This screw measures 8 by 3 inches in size and ships in a 1-pound box.

This screw is suited for interior residential and light commercial framing and finishing work. It is a standard choice for securing gypsum board to wood studs and similar substrate attachment tasks. The sharp point allows for penetration without pre-drilling in softwood and standard drywall assemblies. Carpenters, drywall installers, and general contractors are the primary users of this fastener in wall and ceiling applications.

Key Features

• Hardened steel construction through heat treatment and quenching for high durability
• Coarse thread pattern provides strong pull-through resistance in wood substrates
• No. 2 Phillips recess bugle head reduces surface damage on drywall face paper
• Sharp point enables penetration without pre-drilling in softwood and drywall
• Phosphate finish for added corrosion resistance in interior environments
• Suitable for drywall, plywood, composition board, and softwood applications

Compatibility

Designed for interior use with gypsum drywall panels, plywood, composition board, and softwood framing members as an OEM-style general-purpose drywall fastener.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by carpenters and drywall installers using a standard No. 2 Phillips bit and a variable-speed drill or screw gun with a depth-sensitive nose attachment. Fastener depth should seat the bugle head flush with or slightly below the drywall surface without breaking the face paper. This screw is rated for interior use only and should not be used in exterior or high-moisture environments. Follow applicable local building codes and manufacturer substrate guidelines for fastener spacing and pattern.