Lag Screw Eyes - Plated Steel

Lag Screw Eyes - Plated Steel

Plated steel lag screw eyes (screw eyes) with a lag screw wood thread and gimlet point that screws straight into wood. For indoor or sheltered use. We stock 1/4" x 2-3/4" through 1/2" x 3-1/2" (diameter x shank length). Light duty, straight-line pulls only – not for lifting. Full dimensions are on the Data Sheet (PDF) below.

Lag Screw Eyes - Plated Steel dimensions  Made in the U.S.A.

Plated Steel Lag Screw Eyes Data Sheet (PDF) - The Nutty Company

Plated Steel – Made in the U.S.A.

Common Uses

  • Hanging plants, lights, signs and decorations
  • Wire, cable and clothesline runs
  • Shop, garage, barn and warehouse hardware
  • Wood framing, fences and gates

How to Choose

  • Diameter: heavier loads and larger wire or rope need a larger diameter and eye.
  • Length: the size is diameter x shank length. Pick a shank long enough that all of the thread goes into solid wood.
  • Eye size: make sure your hook, snap, rope or cable fits through the eye I.D. (C) – see the Data Sheet (PDF).

Installation & Safety

  • Drill a pilot hole for the threaded part so the wood does not split and the threads hold fully (larger pilot hole in hardwood).
  • Screw the eye in until all of the thread is in solid wood – turn it by hand or with a screwdriver or bar through the eye.
  • Avoid end grain, knots, rot and split wood.
  • Load in a straight line with the shank only. Never load sideways across the eye or at an angle.
  • Not for overhead lifting or lifting people. Replace any screw eye whose eye has started to open.

FAQ

Do lag screw eyes need a pilot hole?
Yes. Drill a pilot hole for the threaded part so the wood does not split and the threads can hold fully.

Can I lift with a lag screw eye?
No. Lag screw eyes have a formed (bent) eye and are for light duty, straight-line pulls only. For lifting, use a forged lifting eye rated for the load.

Can I use plated lag screw eyes outdoors?
Plated steel is best for indoor or sheltered use. Outdoors or near salt water, choose stainless steel or hot-dip galvanized lag screw eyes.

How are lag screw eyes sized?
By diameter x shank length. For example, 5/16 x 2-3/4 has a 5/16" diameter and a 2-3/4" shank. Overall length, thread length and eye I.D. are on the Data Sheet (PDF).

Related: Stainless Steel Lag Screw Eyes | Galvanized Lag Screw Eyes | Galvanized Forged Eye Bolts

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