Oval head vs. flat head

[markba633csi]

I know flat head screws are measured end to end- what about ovals? Same?

 

[Eddyde]

No, From the tip to the edge where the dome starts.

 

[Eddyde]

 

[Asm109]

Length from widest part of head to end of screw.

 

[Aaron_W]

Did not know this, I always assumed the nominal screw length given was based on the length of the shank (which is not always = to the threaded length).

 

[markba633csi]

Aha! Learned my 2nd new thing today