The Hillman Group 35094 Brass Flat Head Phillips Wood Screw, 12 x 1 1/2-Inch, 25-Pack
A wood screw is a thread forming screw with sharp thread at a coarse pitch. It is used for directly fastening two wood surfaces. Wood screws have a smooth shank that allows the screw to pull the two pieces of wood together for a tight joint to prevent the wood from pulling or splitting.