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DRYWALL SCREWS

Drywall screws fasten sheets of drywall (also called sheetrock or plasterboard) to the wall or ceiling support studs. Drywall screws with coarse threads are used to to attach to wood framing. Screws with fine threading are used for metal studs. Also, self-drilling versions are available for attaching to thicker metal support.
Most drywall screws have a tapered bugle head to penetrate the drywall without damaging the outer layer of paper. Trim head screws are used to attach trim pieces over the drywall, and have a very small head that disappears into the surface for easy finishing. K-lath screws have a large wafer head to easily attach wire mesh, or lath, to the frame studs to support plaster. Their low profile heads are easily covered over by the finished surface of tile, stone, brick, stucco, etc.
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Makita 9″ Drywall Sander, 18V LXT

Makita® 18V LXT® Brushless Cordless Drywall Sander (XLS01ZX1) delivers increased efficiency and mobility for drywall finishers. The compact and lightweight design makes the XLS01 easier to use for extended periods of time. It delivers up to 35 minutes of run time on a single charge of an 18V 5.0Ah battery. Users can match the speed to the application with a variable speed control dial (1,000 – 1,800 RPM), and Constant Speed Control automatically provides additional power to the motor to maintain speed under load for consistent performance. The XLS01ZX1 features a round brush design for efficient dust extraction and minimal leakage.
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Makita Impact XPS Phillips Drywall Bits, #1 X 1″, 25 Pack

Makita® Impact XPS® is new innovation in fastening with insert bits and fastening accessories built for the demands of the professional contractor. The ImpactXPS #2R Phillips 1″ Insert Bits are designed exclusively for use with high-torque impact drivers, and are engineered to last up to 90-times longer than standard insert bits. High-strength steel delivers longer bit life, and the precision-fit tip is engineered to prevent “cam-out” and stripping. The torsion section of the bit flexes under load to take pressure off of the bit tip for increased durability. The high quality steel construction is engineered for increased durability and features a matte nickel surface for best in class corrosion resistance. ImpactXPS #2R Phillips 1″ Insert Bits are ideal for the most demanding jobs including deck building, framing, installing plywood subfloor, and more.
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Makita Drywall Cut out Saw Blade, 2 Pack

The Makita Cut-Out Saw Blade is the right accessory for straighter, more accurate cutting in installed drywall. When used with the Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless Cut-Out Saw XDS01Z, the B-49703 blade is ideal for cut-outs and repair applications. The blades have depth markings for easier adjustments, and will cut drywall board up to 1-3/16” thick. For longer performance life, the blades are constructed with durable High Carbon Steel (HCS).
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Toggler Toggle Bolts

SNAPTOGGLE heavy-duty toggle bolts carry twice the load in a smaller hole than standard wing anchors. A patented strap design with sturdier straps and smaller ratchet interval adjusts more precisely and snaps off flush to the surface. SNAPTOGGLE heavy-duty toggle bolts do NOT spin when installed with a screw gun and provide superior holding with metal-to-metal fastening.
At Thread Source, we stock the zinc-plated steel versions of these SNAPTOGGLE bolts. There also are 304 stainless steel versions of the SNAPTOGGLE bolts available by special order.
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Toggler Alligator Anchor

ALLIGATOR anchors are designed to hold high loads in solid walls, ceilings, and floors … but also hold securely when they encounter an unexpected cavity, such as in hollow brick or hollow block, or even in drywall or, especially, in tile over drywall. The specially formulated polypropylene body flows into and locks up with any undercuts in the hole, bonding the screw to the wall and sealing the hole to prevent moisture from entering. Optimal holding values [measured in tons] are obtained in highly dense substrates by using a screw diameter and a drill diameter of the same size as the anchor diameter. The anchor is available both unflanged for push through mounting and with a flange for use where a cavity is anticipated (drywall, hollow brick, etc.).
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Toggler Hollow Door / Wall Anchors

TOGGLER plastic toggle anchors provide vibration-proof anchoring of light to medium loads in hollow walls & ceilings but also hold securely when they encounter an unexpected solid, such as a wooden stud, or when performing as wedge anchors in materials with thicknesses above their normal wall grip range. Improvements in the original design have increased holding strength and abuse resistance. Holding arms have been thickened and strengthened without increasing the insertion hole size, and major stress points have been significantly reinforced without increasing anchor size.
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Powers 2275 Wall Dog

The Wall-Dog is an all steel, one-piece screw anchor, which features high-profile threads for easy fastening into wallboard and other masonry base materials. The deep cutting, corkscrew-like threads provide for smooth entry and a powerful hold.
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Toggle Wing, Zinc Plated

A Toggle spring wing anchor, also called a toggle nut, in zinc plated steel is an anchor used in hollow wall applications (walls with space on the other side) such as drywall and concrete blocks (also called cinder blocks) or any hollow concrete masonry unit. Toggle wings are often used to replace spring wings used in the installations of toggle bolts. Toggle nuts are used with machine screws through pre-drilled holes.
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Toggle Bolt, Zinc Plated

The Toggle Bolt is a spring wing type hollow wall anchor designed for use in block, wallboard and other hollow base materials. The Toggle Bolt is a two-part assembly consisting of a machine screw and a spring wing toggle. Sizes range from 1/8″ x 2″ to 1/2″ x 6″ with combo round, flat, mushroom, tie-wire or slotted hex head styles.
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Plastic Anchor Kit

This kit contains standard drywall/concrete expansion anchors, screws, and a masonry drill bit sized appropriately.
Kits are available with standard Phillips pan head screws, or with slotted hex head washer screws.
Sizes are:
3/16″ Anchor & Bit, with #6 – #8 x 3/4″ Phillips Pan Head Screw
1/4″ Anchor & Bit, with #10 – #12 x 1″ Phillips Pan Head Screw
1/4″ Anchor & Bit, with #10 – #12 x 1″ Slot Hex Head Screw
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Grey Plastic Anchor, w/Lip

This is a standard plastic expansion anchor that can be used in drywall or solid walls for light hanging or attaching needs.