2-3/8" Edge Deck Screws, Hidden Fastener Deck Installatione (350 ct)

I purchased three boxes of 2-3/8" stainless camo edge screws. Each box has 700 screws in it. The seller, hearthshire, stacked all 3 boxes of screws in a single cardboard box with no packing material in between and not enough packing material to keep the boxes in place, so when the shipment arrived, the lids on two of the screw boxes had come open and there were hundreds of loose screws just lying in the bottom of the cardboard box (see photo). So it was sort of irritating to spend almost $400 on stainless screws but the seller couldn't put an extra 15 cents worth of packing material in the box.As far as the screws themselves, they worked fine with the camo marksman tool, to put the screws into the edges of my expensive capped PVC deck boards. I put down around 1300 screws and had maybe 10 of them shear or bend on the way in. The project was re-decking a 140ft long dock walkway, so I wanted stainless for corrosion protection and so that if I ever had to rework a board the screws would come out easily. The previous boards were PT 2x8 and I had used 2.5" long #10 stainless screws. The old screws came out like a dream, but the few new camo stainless screws that I had to rework were too small (#7) to come out without bending or shearing, and definitely couldn't be re-used. So I'll get the corrosion protection and hopefully will never have to re-deck this again in my lifetime because there's no way these camo screws are coming out without a fight--they are just too small a diameter for stainless.

I went through almost 3,000 of these screws on the deck I built on my house. It's big and I laid the deck boards out on an angle for 2/3 of it which means more joists/more screws. I used cedar decking and stainless steel is a must when screwing in to cedar. These were not available in any local store I went to that carried the CAMO screwing tools and screws.The only thing to be aware of is if you have to remove one for any reason, replace it, don't try to use it again. Because of how the bit ever so slightly spins inside the screw at the end when it's being driven in, they easily strip out if you try to reuse them. It happened on almost all of them I tried to reuse and I only tried on a few. I didn't consider this to be a problem, I just thought I would mention it to save someone a few headaches because if the screw only goes part way in when using the tool the tool gets stuck in place.Out of the 3150 screws I bought there was only 1 that was unusable from the factory because it was bent. I did not strip out a single one except when I tried to reuse one I had already driven in previously. I built the entire deck with a single bit. I used very knotty cedar boards and went through dozens of knots and never had a problem. So my initial impression is they are very well made but I have not used them long term since this is the first time I've used the CAMO system.Due to how these go in on an angle and how when it rains the holes hold water, I don't think I would use anything but stainless steel. When screwing them in some of the coating does come off exposing the screw so the little bit of extra cost is worth the peace of mind to me.Another thing I thought I would mention is, the holes seemed very visible at first. When I first started using this system I regretted getting involved. But what happens is the screws countersink very deeply and the wood expands somewhat over the heads of the screws and the holes do get significantly smaller and almost invisible after a few days. (See pics).In the pics I attached I did not use the CAMO screws for the pickets. I used 2" brad nails and sealed the nail holes with glue and cedar saw dust so there was absolutely nothing visible, but I used the CAMO screws for the rest of the deck. Even the spots where I had to screw through the face are almost invisible now.

I am paying more for these screws than I did my regular stainless steel screws that I get from the fastener company, but these screws can go into the side of a deck board with the aid of the camo tool and don't show near as bad.

Building a wooden deck

Received what I ordered and the price was right, however, the package did show up a bit late. Suspect this was the company using USPS. I always recommend using UPS for shipments. Overall a Great Product that should last longer than the painted deck screws I had used before, plus they are partially hidden.

Replacing old wooden deck boards with new composite on existing framing. Want to make sure this is the last time I have to do this at this home so I bought the stainless version for corrosion resistance and the longer version to make sure I get well into the existing joists. There is a learning curve like any new tool/fastener. I've had a few misses, strips and snapped fasteners, but most of them were during the learning phase or when I wasn't paying attention. Overall, a good experience with the 500 I've installed so far.

I was worried about some negative reviews for these screws but I think they were all the regular coated screws. These stainless screws are great and will bend instead to breaking. Do yourself a favor and pay more for the stainless. I had to remove a couple and literally bent them into an s shape getting them out. They drive great using the camo bit and guide. You can barely notice the holes on the sides for a finished look. I used them on HDPE weardeck boards. It worked great.

Used on both horizontal and vertical surfaces. Easy to use with camo tool. It's been four months and only one screw loosened. It was face screwed and easily replaced. Overall very happy with results.

Came quickly, worked great.