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1. 
   JeffHeath | Aug 18, 2005 08:36pm | #1

   My guess is that finding that length in such a small diameter screw is going to be a challenge.  The strength of screws that long is insufficient enough for installation without twisting the head off.

   Jeff

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   kenshep | Aug 18, 2005 08:47pm | #2

   Particularly in stainless, I break the two inch ones all the time on a very low torque setting.

   Ken 

   Regards,

   Ken

   "Do as you would be done by." C.S. Lewis

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   pickdesign | Aug 18, 2005 08:54pm | #3

   Toolfreak:

   Try http://www.swansecure.com  we use them all the time.  They are one of the largest SS specialty supplier for fasteners in stainless.  If you look on structural framing, I think they have smaller sizes, 1/4" that are long enough.  You will have a problem finding something that long in the diameter you are looking for.

   Steve

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   mudman | Aug 18, 2005 09:07pm | #4

   Not everyone realizes that stainless is a weaker steel than cheeper carbon steels. That is why long SS screws are very difficult to drive without snapping If you need corosion resistance could decking screws work?

   Mike

    

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   frenchy | Aug 19, 2005 04:18am | #5

   Mudman,

     You should always predrill any long screw.  Drill it to the thickness of the root of the thread and then redrill to the length and diameter of the shank.. I know it's more work but it really makes a stronger screw and eliminates the chance of breaking a screw off..

     Sure a lot of time you can get away with just driving a screw in but if you measure pull out there is much more resistance to pull out with a properly drilled out hole than one that is just jammed in..

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   mudman | Aug 19, 2005 08:26pm | #8

   OHH YEA, you definately need to predrill.... damn near any screw. But at 3", even if you properly predrill, most hard woods could snap a #6 screw. If it where a bigger screw, there may be no problem

   Mike

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   dustinf | Aug 19, 2005 04:24am | #6

   http://www.manasquanfasteners.com/Stainless%20steel%20bugle%20head%20screws%20316SS.htm

   
   

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   Edited 8/18/2005 9:26 pm ET by dustinf

5. 
   nikkiwood | Aug 19, 2005 04:26am | #7

   Most metro areas these days have places that sell awide variety of fasteners to the construction industry. Look in the yellow pages under fasteners; two in my area are Fastenal and Viking Fasteners. These places will sell you one screw or a hundred thousand.

   I buy #8 in 5-6" length all the time -- although I have not asked about ss. The ones I buy look like they have a black, shiny powder coating.

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6. 
   Michael | Aug 19, 2005 09:47pm | #9

   I found 4 1/2 and 5" could be ordered at my local fencing outfit.  Might be an option.

   Don't have any specific references otherwise, aside from a mention for Swan as commented above.  They make a large # of stainless screws in various sizes.  Might have to go to a 10 or 12 head though.

   g'luck

   michael