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Six small steel screw eyes with zinc finish in a pack

National

National #208 Zinc Small Screw Eye 6 Pack 118257

SKU CH-CZMY-KRTKT

A six-pack of steel screw eyes with zinc finish, 0.159 in. wire diameter and 1/4 in. inside eye diameter

  • Surface finishZinc
  • Main materialSteel
  • Sold asPack
  • Steel core resists bending under load
  • Zinc coating protects against outdoor corrosion
  • 159 in. wire fits light-duty fastening
  • 1/4 in. eye accepts small hooks or cord
  • 5/8 in. thread anchors securely in wood

National #208 Zinc Screw Eyes

This pack contains six small screw eyes manufactured from steel with a zinc finish. They are designed for light-duty fastening tasks on doors, windows or similar fixtures around the home. The hardware suits DIYers and tradespeople needing a small batch of reliable attachment points. Each eye carries the model number 208 for easy reordering.

Replacing worn or missing screw eyes

These units replace damaged or corroded eyes of the same #208 specification. The jump is worth it when existing hardware shows rust, stripped threads or deformation that compromises holding power. Fresh zinc plating restores corrosion resistance for indoor or sheltered outdoor use. Swapping the full set ensures uniform strength and appearance across the installation.

Fitting into a project

The eyes feature a wire diameter of .159 inches and an inside eye diameter of one quarter inch. A thread length of five eighths of an inch engages securely into wood or soft materials. Overall length measures one and three eighths inches, keeping the profile compact. Pre-drilling a pilot hole eases installation and prevents splitting the workpiece.

How it compares

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Price $1.07
Cheaper than about 92% of the 316 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameNATIONAL
Size & build
Surface finishZinc
Main materialSteel

Questions about this item

What size pilot hole does the #208 screw eye with its .159 in. wire diameter need?

Drill a pilot hole slightly smaller than .159 in. so the threads bite into the wood without splitting it.

Which step do people skip when installing the 1-3/8 in. overall length screw eye by hand?

They start turning without a pilot hole, which can bend the 1/4 in. eye or strip the 5/8 in. threads.

When should the zinc finish on these steel screw eyes be checked for replacement?

Inspect yearly; replace any that show white corrosion or red rust so the 1/4 in. eye stays strong for lifting.

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