Simpson Strong-Tie Bugle-Head Wood Collated Screw, #10 x 3-in. #3 Square Drive, Type 305, 1000-Pack (SS3DSC3BS)

Key Features

Built for Decking The 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. Fast Starts The 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. Secure Drive Engagement A #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.

Overview

The Simpson Strong-Tie SS3DSC3BS Bugle-Head Wood Screw is a Quik Drive collated wood screw built for wood-to-wood fastening, especially deck board installation. This is a collated wood screw designed for fastening wood decking to wood framing. Model Number: SS3DSC3BS. 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.

This screw uses a #10 shank and 3 inch length, 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 bugle head 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.

The drive style matters here. Simpson uses a #3 square drive, 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 BIT3S.

The thread and point design are what make this screw practical in the field. Coarse threads are meant to grab wood aggressively, helping pull the work tight in wood-to-wood applications. The Type-17 point 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.

Because this is a curved collated strip, 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.

Material is another reason this model stands out. The SS3DSC3BS version is made from Type 305 stainless steel. 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.

This product is best suited for deck builders, carpenters, remodelers, and serious DIY users already invested in the Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Drive 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.

Faster Deck Board Installation

This 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.

• Designed for wood decking to wood applications
• Curved collation supports auto-feed screwdriving workflow

Built to Start Clean and Pull Tight

The 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.

• Type-17 point for quicker starts in wood
• Coarse threads for wood-to-wood holding power

Simpson Strong-Tie SS3DSC3BS Bugle-Head Wood Screw Strip Format

The 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.

• #10 x 3 in. screw size for decking and general wood fastening
• 1000-piece packaging quantity for high-volume work

What’s in the Box

• (1000) #10 x 3 in. Simpson Strong-Tie SS3DSC3BS Bugle-Head Wood Screws
• (1) #3 square driver bit

Replacement driver bit model: BIT3S.

Key Specifications

Built For

Deck Building Wood Decking Wood-to-Wood Fastening Carpentry Remodeling General Contracting

Pro Tip

Let 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.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

A purpose-built deck screw for Quik Drive users

The 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.

• Who it’s for: Deck builders, carpenters, remodelers, and serious DIY users using a compatible Quik Drive auto-feed screwdriving system.
• Why it stands out: Type 305 stainless steel, a Type-17 point, coarse threads, and collated strip format all line up with fast, consistent deck installation.
• Worth knowing: 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.

Common Questions

• What is this screw designed to fasten? It is designed for wood decking to wood and other wood-to-wood fastening applications.
• What material is this version made from? This SS3DSC3BS model is made from Type 305 stainless steel.
• What drive type does it use? It uses a #3 square drive.
• How many screws come in the package? The packaging quantity is 1000 screws.