{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-bugle-head-wood-collated-screw-10-x-3-in-3-square-drive-type-305-1000-pack-ss3dsc3bs","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie Bugle-Head Wood Collated Screw, #10 x 3-in. #3 Square Drive, Type 305, 1000-Pack (SS3DSC3BS)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Decking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie SS3DSC3BS Bugle-Head Wood Screw is made for wood decking to wood fastening. Type 305 stainless steel helps it handle outdoor exposure where corrosion resistance matters.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/tool-free-change.svg\" alt=\"tool-free-change\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Starts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Type-17 point helps the screw bite quickly so you spend less time fighting for a start. That matters when you are running long rows of deck boards and want steady feed and consistent placement.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/drive-size.svg\" alt=\"drive-size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Drive Engagement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eA #3 square drive and bugle head setup gives solid bit contact and flush seating. The coarse threads are there to pull wood tight and hold well in wood-to-wood applications.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie SS3DSC3BS Bugle-Head Wood Screw\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Quik Drive collated wood screw built for wood-to-wood fastening, especially deck board installation. This is a \u003cstrong\u003ecollated wood screw\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong\u003efastening wood decking to wood framing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eSS3DSC3BS\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you are using a Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Drive auto-feed screwdriving system and want a screw set up for repetitive deck fastening, this is the right kind of fastener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis screw uses a \u003cstrong\u003e#10 shank\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e3 inch length\u003c\/strong\u003e, which puts it in a practical range for decking and general wood-to-wood fastening where you need good pull-through resistance and solid embedment. The \u003cstrong\u003ebugle head\u003c\/strong\u003e is there for flush countersinking, so the finished surface sits cleaner without a proud head catching feet, shoes, or finish work. For deck builders, that means a neater board surface and less cleanup after the fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe drive style matters here. Simpson uses a \u003cstrong\u003e#3 square drive\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives the bit a more positive seat than a shallow recess and helps reduce cam-out during repetitive fastening. On a job where you are driving a lot of screws in sequence, that translates into less stripped drive recesses and more consistent seating. Simpson also notes that a driver bit is included in each box, and the replacement bit model is \u003cstrong\u003eBIT3S\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe thread and point design are what make this screw practical in the field. \u003cstrong\u003eCoarse threads\u003c\/strong\u003e are meant to grab wood aggressively, helping pull the work tight in wood-to-wood applications. The \u003cstrong\u003eType-17 point\u003c\/strong\u003e helps the screw start faster, which is useful when you are moving down a run of decking and want the fastener to bite without a lot of skating or hesitation at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBecause this is a \u003cstrong\u003ecurved collated strip\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is built around fast, repeatable feeding through the Quik Drive system rather than hand-driving individual loose screws. That is the real advantage of this product. It is not just a box of exterior screws. It is a fastening solution for installers who want to speed up repetitive work, keep spacing efficient, and spend less time reloading one screw at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMaterial is another reason this model stands out. The SS3DSC3BS version is made from \u003cstrong\u003eType 305 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. For exterior wood applications, especially decks and similar outdoor structures, material choice is not a small detail. It affects service life, appearance, and how well the fastener holds up over time in exposed conditions. If corrosion resistance is part of the buying decision, this spec is one of the main reasons to choose this model over a basic coated screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis product is best suited for deck builders, carpenters, remodelers, and serious DIY users already invested in the \u003cstrong\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie Quik Drive\u003c\/strong\u003e platform. If you are hand-driving a few loose screws, this is not the most efficient format. If you are installing a lot of deck boards or handling repetitive wood fastening with a compatible auto-feed tool, it makes a lot more sense. The value here is speed, consistency, and using a screw specifically built for the application instead of making a generic fastener do the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-1\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFaster Deck Board Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/mloosrvfkj\/jpeg\/Q_PRO300SGR-DSC_InstPho_Pho_Inst_QuikDrive-PRO300SG2-DeckingSystem-BugleHeadWoodScrew-Collated_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie SS3DSC3BS Bugle-Head Wood Screw feeding through a Quik Drive auto-feed screwdriving tool while fastening deck boards on an outdoor wood deck\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis is where the product earns its keep. The collated strip format is built for repetitive fastening on decking, so you can keep moving instead of stopping to load loose screws one by one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDesigned for wood decking to wood applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCurved collation supports auto-feed screwdriving workflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Start Clean and Pull Tight\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/wrll7go3u9\/jpeg\/F_SS3DSC3BS_ProdIll_Ill_Prod_BugleHeadWoodScrew-305Stainless-Collated_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie SS3DSC3BS Bugle-Head Wood Screw close-up showing bugle head, coarse thread body, and Type-17 point for wood fastening\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe geometry is straightforward but jobsite-friendly. The Type-17 point helps with fast starts, and the coarse thread pattern is there to grip wood and draw boards down securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eType-17 point for quicker starts in wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCoarse threads for wood-to-wood holding power\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-3\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie SS3DSC3BS Bugle-Head Wood Screw Strip Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/pyetxa2gkd\/jpeg\/F_SS3DSC3BS_ProdPho_Pho_Prod_BugleHeadWoodScrew-305Stainless-Collated_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie SS3DSC3BS Bugle-Head Wood Screw collated strip showing 3 inch stainless wood screws arranged for Quik Drive auto-feed use\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe strip layout is what separates this from a standard box of deck screws. It is made for installers who want speed and repeatability with a compatible Quik Drive system, not loose-screw hand driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e#10 x 3 in. screw size for decking and general wood fastening\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e1000-piece packaging quantity for high-volume work\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e(1000) #10 x 3 in. Simpson Strong-Tie SS3DSC3BS Bugle-Head Wood Screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e(1) #3 square driver bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"included-note\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eReplacement driver bit model: BIT3S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eScrew Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e3 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eHead Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e0.333 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eDrive Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e#3 Square\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eHead Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eBugle Head\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eThread Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eCoarse Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003ePoint Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eType-17 Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eType 305 Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eFastener Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eQuik Drive Collated Screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003ePackaging Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1000\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eFastening Wood-to-Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e16.3 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-built-for\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDeck Building\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWood Decking\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWood-to-Wood Fastening\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCarpentry\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eLet the collated strip keep its natural curve as it feeds through the Quik Drive system. Forcing the strip straight can slow feeding, while the curved collation is designed to track smoothly during repetitive deck screw installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eA purpose-built deck screw for Quik Drive users\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie SS3DSC3BS Bugle-Head Wood Screw makes the most sense for guys already running a Quik Drive setup and knocking out a lot of wood decking or repetitive wood-to-wood fastening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deck builders, carpenters, remodelers, and serious DIY users using a compatible Quik Drive auto-feed screwdriving system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Type 305 stainless steel, a Type-17 point, coarse threads, and collated strip format all line up with fast, consistent deck installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a system fastener, not a loose screw box. If you are not using the Quik Drive platform, you are paying for a collated format you will not really benefit from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this screw designed to fasten?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed for wood decking to wood and other wood-to-wood fastening applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is this version made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e This SS3DSC3BS model is made from Type 305 stainless steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat drive type does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It uses a #3 square drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many screws come in the package?\u003c\/strong\u003e The packaging quantity is 1000 screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Simpson Strong-Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52999307559206,"sku":"SS3DSC3BS","price":332.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/SS3DSC3BS_00746056037934_Product_Photo_01_b35e66da-4a78-4a05-b3cf-67680d6a3b90.jpg?v=1779135449","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-bugle-head-wood-collated-screw-10-x-3-in-3-square-drive-type-305-1000-pack-ss3dsc3bs","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}