Torx screws are also known as star heads ... the little ridges that actually cut into the wood and drive the screw down. Slight differences in thread shape and composition will determine how ...

The leap from zinc-plated slot head screws to today’s epoxy-coated torx screws is a big one. New wood screws are all made from strong heat-treated steel and feature aggressive threads and sharp ...

Ordinary wood screws aren't helpful, either. They require you to drill a pilot hole, ... Spax and GRK screws usually come packaged with a Torx T20 or T25 bit.

Don't worry if you don't have a torx bit for your drill; certain brands like Power Pro will include a free bit in boxes of torx screws if you buy them from stores like Amazon.