STAINLESS STEEL SLOT RAISED COUNTERSUNK WOODSCREWS DIN 95

Slot Raised Countersunk Woodscrews DIN 95 — DIN 95 combines the domed, slightly proud profile of a raised countersunk head with a traditional slotted drive, which is exactly why it gets specified: period and reproduction furniture, heritage joinery, and restoration projects where the fixing needs to read as original ironmongery rather than a modern cross-head screw. It's very commonly paired with a cup washer, which nests into the countersunk base and supports the domed top, both protecting the timber and adding to the decorative finish expected on visible period hardware. The standard sets out the same raised countersunk head geometry used on the Pozidriv equivalent (DIN 7995) — dome profile, countersink angle, shank taper — with a slotted recess in place of Pozidriv. As with other traditional woodscrew patterns, the shank carries a plain section below the head and thread only on the lower portion, so the screw clamps a fitting or top component down onto the timber as it's driven rather than gripping along its full length. The slot itself gives minimal resistance to cam-out compared with a cross-recess, so driving needs more care and a well-fitted bit, particularly under power-tool torque — a fair trade for jobs where visual authenticity outweighs driving speed. For grade, A2 (304-equivalent) is right for the large majority of restoration and reproduction work, while A4 (316-equivalent) earns its higher cost on visible exterior period ironmongery in coastal or exposed locations, where a stained or pitted screw head would be far more obvious than on a flush or hidden fixing. Choosing size means matching gauge to the fitting or cup washer being used and length to give solid thread purchase in the timber beneath, without the screw's tip breaking through the far face of thinner components.

FAQs
How does DIN 95 differ from DIN 97?
DIN 97 has a fully flush countersunk head, while DIN 95 shares the same countersunk base but adds a domed top that sits slightly proud — the decorative equivalent of the flush pattern.

Is a cup washer required with DIN 95?
Not strictly, but it's the usual pairing — the washer sits in the countersunk recess and supports the domed head, which both protects the timber and matches the appearance expected on period hardware.

How does DIN 95 compare to the Pozidriv raised countersunk pattern, DIN 7995?
Head shape and function are identical; the only difference is the drive, slotted on DIN 95 versus Pozidriv on DIN 7995, so the choice comes down to whether visual authenticity or ease of driving matters more for the job.

What's the practical downside of the slotted drive on DIN 95?
It offers only two points of driver contact, so it cams out far more readily than a cross-recess under torque, making careful hand-driving or a well-matched bit important, especially with a power tool.