Forgefix 1000pc Screw Assortment with Organizer Case

In-Depth Look

Having a well-stocked selection of common screw sizes is one of those things that separates a well-organised site or workshop from a chaotic one. The Forgefix assortment addresses this need directly, providing a thousand screws across a practical range of sizes in a case that keeps everything separated and accessible.

Organisation and Practicality

The organizer case is the real selling point here. The nine removable cups can be lifted out individually, so you can take just the size you need to the work area without carrying the whole kit. The case itself is sturdy enough for van storage and stacks neatly. Having the PZ2 bits included is a thoughtful touch that means you can start work immediately.

Screw Quality

These are functional, mid-range screws rather than premium fixings. They drive well in softwood and sheet materials, the pozi recess holds the bit adequately, and the zinc yellow coating provides reasonable protection for interior use. They will not match the performance of a Reisser or Spax in hardwood or demanding applications, but for general-purpose tasks such as fixing battens, mounting brackets, and assembling studwork they are perfectly adequate.

Verdict

The Forgefix screw assortment is a practical and good-value kit for anyone who needs a ready supply of common screw sizes. The organizer case lifts it above simply buying loose boxes, and the range of sizes included covers the majority of everyday fixing tasks. It is best suited to interior and sheltered work, and tradespeople working with hardwoods or structural timbers will still want to supplement it with premium screws for those specific jobs.

How It Compares

A screw assortment case holds a mix of sizes in separate compartments, so the common sizes are on hand for a job. Countersunk, Pozi-drive woodscrews are the usual type in these cases, and Forgefix cases of this kind use that type with a zinc finish. For this case, the quantity, the sizes and the bits included are on the box.

The case avoids a trip to the shop when a job needs one size you have not got in a tub. It does not replace choosing a screw for the job, so check the length and the diameter first.

Single-size options include the Reisser R2 cutter woodscrew tub and the TIMCO Solo woodscrew mixed tray. A set of bits is the DeWalt screwdriver bit set, and a plug and screw kit for masonry is the Fischer wall plug fixings kit. Our guides to which screw for which job and choosing fixings and adhesives cover the choice.

Common Questions

What does the size on a screw mean? The first number is the diameter and the second is the length. The case lid or label shows the sizes inside.

What is a Pozi drive? It is a cross-head drive with extra marks in the recess, used with the matching bit. Check the pack for the drive size of the bit you need.

Can I use wood screws in masonry? No. Brick, block and concrete need a plug and the right screw, or a masonry fixing. The Fischer wall plug fixings kit is one example.

How do I keep a case organised? Sort screws by size, refill the same compartment each time and keep the lid shut. A label on each compartment helps.

Do I need a pilot hole? A pilot hole helps in hardwood and when you fit a screw close to an edge, because it reduces the chance of the timber splitting.