A screw box is just a container or kit to keep your screws sorted by kind, size, and length. Pros and DIYers use them for woodworking, metal projects, building stuff, or fixing things around the house. It's all about keeping screws easy to find when you need them.
📦 Screw Box Types
Plastic Box
* It's light and can take some bumps.
* Has those moving walls inside to change compartment sizes.
* See-through lid, so you can see what's what.
Metal Box
* Tougher, for sure.
* For big jobs or shop settings.
* Spots inside to keep each screw separate.
Storage Case
* Little areas to split up each screw type.
* Stacks with others, usually.
Boxes / Cabinets with Drawers
* Find these in workshops.
* Each drawer holds a different screw type/size.
Screw Keeper for the Wall
* Stays in one spot.
* Easy to grab stuff in a workshop.
To-Go Kits
* Handle for carrying.
* Great for jobs away from your main workspace.
🔩 What's Inside – Screw Types
Wood Screws
* Thick threads, pointy ends.
* Go into soft or hard wood.
Machine Screws
* Threads that are all the same.
* Needs a nut or a hole that's pre-threaded.
Sheet Metal Screws
* Pointy threads that stick metal to metal or plastic.
Drywall Screws
* Special heads and tips to stick drywall in place.
Self-Tapping / Self-Drilling Screws
* You don't need to drill a hole first.
* Often used for metal.
Deck Screws
* Shielded from rust.
* For building outside.
Concrete Screws
* Threads made for brick and stone.
* Usually coated blue to fight rust.
📏 How Big Are They?
Screws are called out by:
* How wide they are (like #8, M4)
* How long they are (like 1, 50mm)
* How far apart the threads are (really important for metric screws)
Regular vs Metric systems:
* Regular: Number plus length in inches (like #6 x 1)
* Metric: M plus width then length (like M4 x 20mm)
🧠 What to Look for in a Good Screw Box
| What It Is | Why It's Good |
| :------------------ | :---------------------------------------------- |
| Labels | Find the right screw size now |
| See-Through Cover | See what’s there without opening things up |
| Movable Dividers | Make spots the size you need |
| Lid That Locks | Keeps stuff from falling out and getting mixed |
| Stuff That Lasts | Won’t crack or break easily |
| Stacks Up | Takes up less room |
| Rust Proof | Screws stay in shape |
🧼 How to Keep It Up
* Keep it dry, so things don't rust.
* Shake it now and then, so screws don't mix.
* Write on the compartments, so you know what's what.
* Fill it up when you start running low.
🛠️ What They're Good For
| Where to use | Common Screws You'll Use |
| :----------------- | :--------------------------------------- |
| Wood Projects | Wood screws, self-tapping screws |
| Metal Projects | Machine screws, sheet metal |
| Building stuff | Drywall, deck, concrete screws |
| Electronics | Small machine screws |
| Cars | Machine or self-tapping screws |
| Fixing the House | A bunch of different kinds of screws |
🧮 How Many Screws?
It depends on the box size, but usually:
* Small: 100–500 screws
* Medium: 1,000–2,000 screws
* Big: 3,000+ screws with all sorts of sizes
✅ Why Get One?
* Find the right screw faster.
* Buy less since you know what you have.
* Keep things orderly.
* Plan projects better.
📦 Screw Box Types
Plastic Box
* It's light and can take some bumps.
* Has those moving walls inside to change compartment sizes.
* See-through lid, so you can see what's what.
Metal Box
* Tougher, for sure.
* For big jobs or shop settings.
* Spots inside to keep each screw separate.
Storage Case
* Little areas to split up each screw type.
* Stacks with others, usually.
Boxes / Cabinets with Drawers
* Find these in workshops.
* Each drawer holds a different screw type/size.
Screw Keeper for the Wall
* Stays in one spot.
* Easy to grab stuff in a workshop.
To-Go Kits
* Handle for carrying.
* Great for jobs away from your main workspace.
🔩 What's Inside – Screw Types
Wood Screws
* Thick threads, pointy ends.
* Go into soft or hard wood.
Machine Screws
* Threads that are all the same.
* Needs a nut or a hole that's pre-threaded.
Sheet Metal Screws
* Pointy threads that stick metal to metal or plastic.
Drywall Screws
* Special heads and tips to stick drywall in place.
Self-Tapping / Self-Drilling Screws
* You don't need to drill a hole first.
* Often used for metal.
Deck Screws
* Shielded from rust.
* For building outside.
Concrete Screws
* Threads made for brick and stone.
* Usually coated blue to fight rust.
📏 How Big Are They?
Screws are called out by:
* How wide they are (like #8, M4)
* How long they are (like 1, 50mm)
* How far apart the threads are (really important for metric screws)
Regular vs Metric systems:
* Regular: Number plus length in inches (like #6 x 1)
* Metric: M plus width then length (like M4 x 20mm)
🧠 What to Look for in a Good Screw Box
| What It Is | Why It's Good |
| :------------------ | :---------------------------------------------- |
| Labels | Find the right screw size now |
| See-Through Cover | See what’s there without opening things up |
| Movable Dividers | Make spots the size you need |
| Lid That Locks | Keeps stuff from falling out and getting mixed |
| Stuff That Lasts | Won’t crack or break easily |
| Stacks Up | Takes up less room |
| Rust Proof | Screws stay in shape |
🧼 How to Keep It Up
* Keep it dry, so things don't rust.
* Shake it now and then, so screws don't mix.
* Write on the compartments, so you know what's what.
* Fill it up when you start running low.
🛠️ What They're Good For
| Where to use | Common Screws You'll Use |
| :----------------- | :--------------------------------------- |
| Wood Projects | Wood screws, self-tapping screws |
| Metal Projects | Machine screws, sheet metal |
| Building stuff | Drywall, deck, concrete screws |
| Electronics | Small machine screws |
| Cars | Machine or self-tapping screws |
| Fixing the House | A bunch of different kinds of screws |
🧮 How Many Screws?
It depends on the box size, but usually:
* Small: 100–500 screws
* Medium: 1,000–2,000 screws
* Big: 3,000+ screws with all sorts of sizes
✅ Why Get One?
* Find the right screw faster.
* Buy less since you know what you have.
* Keep things orderly.
* Plan projects better.