Why Cheap Screws Can Cost You More Than Premium Screws

If you've ever snapped a screw halfway through a project, stripped the head, or spent five minutes trying to remove a damaged fastener, you'll know that the cheapest screw on the shelf isn't always the cheapest option.

At Screw it Screws, we often hear from customers who switched to Robertson square drive screws after becoming frustrated with low-quality alternatives. Once they've used them, they rarely go back.

Time is Money

Whether you're building furniture, installing cabinetry, laying decking, or working on a weekend project, every minute counts.

A quality screw helps you:

• Drive faster with fewer cam-outs.
• Keep the driver bit firmly engaged.
• Reduce damaged screw heads.
• Spend less time replacing broken screws.

Saving even a few seconds per screw quickly adds up over hundreds or thousands of fasteners.

Better Grip Means Better Results

The Robertson square drive design holds the driver securely inside the screw head. That means:

• Better control.
• Less slipping.
• One-handed driving in many situations.
• Cleaner, more professional-looking work.

It's one of the reasons Robertson screws have been trusted by woodworkers for over a century.

Strength You Can Rely On

Not all screws are manufactured to the same standard.

Quality screws are made from better materials, properly heat treated, and coated to resist corrosion. The result is a fastener that's designed to perform—not one that twists or breaks when you need it most.

When you're investing hours into a project, the last thing you want is a screw failure that forces you to undo your work.

Buy Once, Build Once

It's easy to compare products by price alone, but the real cost includes:

• Lost time.
• Broken screws.
• Worn-out driver bits.
• Frustration.
• Rework.

A slightly better screw often ends up being the cheaper option because it simply gets the job done right the first time.

Why We Focus on Robertson

At Screw it Screws, we've chosen to specialise in Robertson square drive screws because we believe they're one of the best fastening systems available for woodworking.

We don't try to stock every type of screw on the market. Instead, we focus on supplying quality Robertson screws that we use ourselves and are proud to recommend.

Whether you're building your first project or your hundredth, using quality fasteners makes the entire experience more enjoyable.

Your project deserves more than the cheapest screw in the hardware aisle.

It deserves a screw that works as hard as you do.