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#12 x 2-in Star -Drive Self-drilling point Sheet Metal Screws 42 -Count

Ratings & Reviews for Power Pro #12 x 2-in Star -Drive Self-drilling point Sheet Metal Screws 42 -Count

3.9
140
Review
 3.9 out of 5
140 Reviews


67% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise these self-drilling screws for wood-to-metal applications, particularly on thin sheet metal like trailer decking and carport structures. Most highlight reliable self-drilling through 18-24 gauge metal without pre-drilling, strong holding power, and star drive heads that prevent stripping under impact drivers. However, reviewers note significant limitations on thicker materials like angle iron or structural steel, where drill points dull quickly. Many recommend pre-drilling for consistent results, especially with dense materials. A few customers report defective screws or quality inconsistencies, though most find them effective for their intended purpose.

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140 Customer Reviews

Worked Perfect

Would Recommend

Did exactly what I wanted and held well. Drove the screw through a metal shelf without a pilot no problem!

September 28, 2026
From #10 x 1-7_SLASH_16-in Star -Drive Self-drilling point Sheet Metal Screws 68 -Count Verified Purchaser
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Disappointing and Useless

Would Not Recommend

0 stars. I was attaching 3/4 plywood to inside of 14 gauge steel tube frame. These screws were useless to me. With the wings they made the hole to large for the threads. Therfore I could just pull the screw out and push it right back in. I think they would have worked better without the wings.

September 27, 2026
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Customer Service@HillmanSeptember 28, 2026

Deck screws

Would Recommend

Customer service person was great.

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Wings make screw useless.

Would Not Recommend

I would give this 0 stars if that were an option. The first I tried, the wings did not break off (if that is what they are supposed to do) and drilled the hole too large for the threads to take hold. I am NOT going to keep trying them and end up with a bunch of useless holes. Not to mention, the self tapping part took "forever" to get through 3/32 stock.

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Customer Service@HillmanAugust 31, 2026

Strong screws for Trex to steel framing.

Would Recommend

Used these to attach Trex to steel tubing of a raft trailer. They did the job perfectly. A little extra spin to get them through the steel and if you push too hard it can strip, but they have held really well even after several long roadtrips too. Pretty meaty fasteners but I have to say they've been fantastic so far.

June 23, 2026
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Perfect for Decking

Would Recommend

Used to attach thick decking to metal trailer frame, worked perfectly.

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not worth the time

Would Not Recommend

these dull and will not cut thru angle iron you may get 1 out of 6 to work right . They will work better if you pre drill the holes. over all these are junk

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Customer Service@HillmanMay 26, 2026

Works as stated

Would Recommend

Worked pretty well. Was connecting some 2x6 to some oil pipe/well pipe. Had a few that didn’t work but overall pretty satisfied.

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Great shape

Would Recommend

Just what I needed

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Great for attaching wood to galvanized steed

Would Recommend

They worked great as intended.

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Does the job

Would Recommend

Does the job. Popular item, was glad to see it in stock

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Good quality item.

Would Recommend

They are a heavy duty screw that is self tapping. They are ideal for replacing or repairing trailer deck boards. With the star drive the don’t strip when installing and they countersink into the boards to avoid snagging items on your trailer floor.

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