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Timber Screws

Timber Screws

(OP)
I've worked on a number of projects where someone has suggested using Timber Screws.  What are Timber Screws?

In the applications I deal with I need screw lengths from 8" to 12".  The only thing I have found are some screws which have a hex drive head and a cutting point with no threads or hex head screws with about 2" of thread.

Generally what I need is something like a Simpson SDS screw, except it needs to be 8" to 12" long.  

RE: Timber Screws

Are they referring to Lag Screws?

RE: Timber Screws

Try OlyLogs,  they are used in timber framing and mostly in log construction.

RE: Timber Screws

(OP)
Thank you all for the good information.  It appears that the proper term is log screws.  When I did a search under log screws I found a number of different suppliers.

I also learned that Oly Logs manufactures a log screw with a three inch log thread.

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