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. Drywall screws were designed with 'bugle' heads (looking at them sideways, they resemble a bugle shape) which allows them to countersink and the head are flush with the drywall versus standard flat heads which, when viewed sideways, are shaped like a 'v' underneath the head.

They come with three different type of threads - fine or coarse thread, and fine with a drill tip The fine thread with drill tip is designed to be used with steel studs and the regular fine and coarse thread were designed to be used with wood studs.

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