5 Essential Screws for Cabinet Makers

 

This page is your quick guide to the five most useful screws for cabinetmaking—what they’re for, why they matter, and how to use them effectively. Whether you're building boxes, joining frames, or installing cabinets, these screw types are chosen for their strength, speed, and clean results. Plus, we’ve included pro tips to help you get the most out of each one.

 

 

Funnel Head Screw (2" x #8) -100 pack  

Part#: 15469 

Primary Use: Designed to drive into MDF and plywood without pre-drilling, making them ideal for shops without specialized equipment. 

  • Drives without pre-drilling
  • Sucks joints tight for clean construction
  • Designed for hardwood, plywood, and MDF
  • Speeds up box construction and reduces clamping time 
     
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Pocket Screw (#6 x 1¼", or 1½") - 100 pack  

Part#: 7618

 

Primary Use: Joining face frames, fillers, and internal braces 

  • Pan head fits narrow pocket jigs
  • Strong, discreet joinery for trim components
  • Great hold in hardwood without splitting 

Pro Tip: Use pan head pocket screws with narrow-channel jigs or when working with hardwood fillers and fascia—prevents binding and stripping. 

 

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Assembly Screw (1¼" x #8) -100 pack  

Part#: 12921

Primary Use: Attaching fillers, fascia, legs, and cabinet-to-cabinet 

  • Versatile and commonly used for all interior cabinet joinery
  • Countersinks easily for a neat look
  • Strong hold with minimal material damage 

Pro Tip: Place between shelf pin holes for a clean inside cabinet appearance. He uses three screws for 30"–32" fillers.

 

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Euro Screw (6mm x 13mm) -100 pack  

Part#: 13494

Primary Use: Installing hinge plates and drawer slides 

  • Perfect for 32mm system holes 

  • Cuts threads in melamine and MDF 

  • Reusable and cleaner than wood screws 

Pro Tip: Euro screws won’t strip out on removal and reinstallation—ideal for cabinet hardware that may need adjusting or replacing. 

 

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Cabinet Installation Screw (#10 x 2½") - 50 pack

Part#: 8336

Primary Use: Securing cabinets to the wall 

  • Washer head prevents overdriving through cabinet back 

  • Type 17 tip = no pre-drilling 

  • Square drive ensures bit doesn’t slip during installs 

Pro Tip: Washer-head design prevents the screw from pulling through plywood, unlike countersunk screws. Holds securely even in awkward, overhead installs. 

 

 

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Get All 5 Screws in One Trial Bundle

 

This 5-screw-type bundle includes 100-count packs of our Funnelhead Screws, Pocket Screws, Assembly Screws, and Euro Screws, plus a 50-count pack of Installation Screws—everything you need to build and install cabinets with precision. Each screw is part of the Quickscrews legacy: engineered to drive straight, hold strong, and minimize wood splitting for cleaner, tighter joints every time.