Have this Teks #12 x 2-3/4 in. Phillips Flat-Head Self-Drilling Screws delivered to your job site. Secure wood to metal (1/4in.-16 gauge) without pre-drilling. Precision point with wings designed to drill, tap, and fasten all in one motion. Climacoat premium coating provides a long life finish for exterior applications. High performance drive surfaces reduce cam-outs to penetrate surface the first time for easy installation. Wings ream a hole in the wood to prevent thread engagement and break away when self-tapping into metal. No pre-drilling necessary. Common project applications: electronics, license plates, electrical boxes, switch plates, furniture.