Face Frame Screws

Apple Quality Face Frame Screws, Zinc Plated, Type 17 Cutter Tip, #2 Square Drive, available in Fine Thread (For Hard Woods), Course Thread (For soft woods) and Hi-Lo Thread (for all woods)

Face frame screws are specialized fasteners designed to securely join cabinet face frames to cabinet boxes or other structural parts, providing strong, clean, and durable connections without visible fasteners.

Cabinet Assembly – They are most commonly used in cabinetry to attach the face frame (the wooden frame around the front of a cabinet) to the cabinet box. This ensures the frame is rigid and aligned, giving cabinets a professional, polished look.

Furniture Construction – In woodworking, they help join visible or structural faces of furniture components, such as table frames, shelving units, or display cases.

Door and Window Frames – Similar to cabinetry, they can secure frame components in door and window assemblies where a clean, hidden joint is desired.

Specialty Joinery – They are also used in structural framing, decking, and other projects where a strong, stable joint is needed on the face of a component.

Why They’re Used

• Strong Holding Power – Their design and thread type provide excellent pull-out resistance, keeping the face frame firmly attached even under stress.
• Clean Aesthetics – When installed correctly (often with pocket hole techniques), the screws are hidden, giving a smooth, professional finish.
• Ease of Installation – They can be driven without extensive clamping, making them ideal for DIY and professional cabinetry work.