Features
- For framing applications with thin gage steel
- Piercing point
- Black Phosphate coated
Specifications
| Release Date | 2022-03-23T00:00:01Z |
| Size | 7-16 x 7/16 |
| Unit Count | 100 |
These #7-16 x 7/16 Phillips pan-head, fine-thread, serrated drywall framing screws are intended for fastening thin-gauge steel in framing applications. They have a piercing point for easier starts and a black phosphate coating for corrosion resistance; packaged in quantities of 100.
Project Ideas
Business
Contractor Refill Packs & Kits
Package these screws into job‑specific bundles (e.g., 5, 10, 20 x 100‑count kits) tailored to drywall framers and light‑gauge steel crews. Offer rebranded boxes, bulk pricing, and fast shipping for trade customers; highlight the piercing point and serrated fine thread as time‑savers for thin‑gauge steel work. Add QR‑link instruction cards showing best practices to reduce warranty calls.
DIY Metal Frame Product Line
Develop and sell DIY metal picture/mirror frame kits that use these screws for quick assembly. Each kit would include pre‑cut thin‑gauge steel rails, corner brackets, the correct number of #7‑16 screws, and an installation driver. Market to makers, photographers, and boutique home‑goods stores as an easy way to get industrial‑style frames without welding.
Workshops & Pop‑Up Classes
Host paid workshops teaching screw‑based crafts: mosaics, jewelry, and small metal fabrication using fine‑thread serrated screws and thin‑gage steel. Sell starter packs (a few 100‑count boxes + backers/tools) at the door. Workshops generate product sales, social media content, and a following for future kit subscriptions.
Branded Industrial Wall Panels
Design and manufacture small decorative wall panels or signage that use repeating patterns of the black pan heads for cafes, retail, and office spaces. Assemble panels from thin‑gauge steel and fasten with these screws to emphasize the industrial aesthetic. Offer custom patterns, logo insets, and installation service — a higher‑margin product for contract and design customers.
Creative
Screw‑Pixel Wall Mosaic
Use the black pan heads as ‘pixels’ on a plywood or metal backer to create high‑contrast geometric or portrait mosaics. The serrated, fine threads and piercing point make it easy to set screws into thin plywood or sheet metal; the black phosphate finish gives a uniform matte look. Lay out a grid, pre‑drill shallow pilot dimples for consistent depth, then place 100‑count packs by color/finish to scale larger pieces.
Industrial Jewelry & Accessories
Turn the pan heads into industrial‑style cufflinks, necklaces, or belt accents by epoxying screw heads to small findings or drilling and threading them into thin metal blanks. The small size and finished head make them wearable after deburring; the black oxide patina reads as ‘steely’ and modern. Offer mixed‑finish sets (polished, black) or decorative screw clusters as statement pieces.
Mini Metal Frame Kits
Use the screws to assemble thin‑gauge steel frames for photos, small signs, or mirrors. Design a kit that includes pre‑cut thin steel strips, corner holes, and the #7‑16 screws (100 count gives many kits), plus simple instructions. The piercing point and fine thread mean customers can assemble frames with minimal tools (driver/hex) and get a clean, flush pan‑head finish.
Textured Resin Coasters & Casting Inserts
Embed clusters or patterns of screw heads into silicone molds before pouring clear or tinted resin to create tactile, industrial coasters or tabletop tiles. Alternatively, press the screw heads into soft clay or concrete to leave repeating impressions for a rugged texture. The black phosphate caps provide a consistent contrast and won’t corrode inside resin.