Rolson 61294 180 pc Metal & Wood Screw Assortment

What this is for

A mixed screw assortment like the Rolson 61294 (180 pieces) is the sort of thing you buy once, then quietly rely on for all the small repairs and build jobs that pop up around the home. It’s aimed at covering both metal screw needs and common wood screw sizes, without you having to hunt down the exact packet for every little task.

On paper, the value comes from the spread of popular sizes. Instead of committing to a single length or gauge, you get a selection that should cover many everyday fixes in wood and basic metal-joining jobs. That makes it useful for DIYers who want a “ready box” for general use, rather than a specialist kit for one specific project.

It’s not perfect if you’re doing precision work where the screw gauge and length have to be spot-on every time. Assortments are convenient, but they can still leave you short if your project needs unusual sizes or very specific thread requirements.

Key takeaways

If you want a practical screw set that spans both wood and metal applications, this assortment is built around commonly used sizes. You’ll find a range of lengths across several screw numbers, which helps when you’re switching between thinner and thicker materials.

Where it really helps is when you’re midway through a job and realise you don’t have the right size. A mixed pack can keep momentum, especially for flat-pack furniture assembly touch-ups, small shelving fixes, and general repairs where you’re not planning every detail in advance.

That said, because this is a mixed assortment, the “right fit” depends on the material thickness and what you’re attaching. You’ll still want to check the screw length you actually need before driving—otherwise you can end up with screws that are too long for the job or don’t bite as well as you’d like.

What’s included (sizes you’ll actually reach for)

This pack includes both metal screws and wood screws, with twelve popular sizes represented for metal and six popular sizes represented for wood.

Metal screws (10pc each): - No6 x 12.7 - No6 x 19.1 - No8 x 12.7 - No8 x 15.9 - No8 x 19.1 - No10 x 25.4

Wood screws (10pc each): - No4 x 12.7 - No6 x 12.7 - No6 x 19.1 - No6 x 15.9 - No8 x 15.9 - No8 x 25.4

So you’re not just getting random lengths—you’ve got a spread that includes several combinations people often pick for typical indoor projects.

What you’ll notice in everyday use

For day-to-day DIY, this type of assortment is mostly about having options close to hand.

Imagine you’re fixing a loose wooden shelf bracket. You try a longer screw first, it digs a bit too deep, so you switch down to a shorter wood screw from the same pack. Later, you swap to metal screws for a different task—perhaps attaching something to a metal component—without needing a second trip.

That flexibility is the main reason these sets are worth considering, particularly if you’re doing mixed-material work around the home. It also makes the pack handy for landlords and home improvers who like to keep a general-purpose selection ready.

Who it suits (and who should pause)

It makes sense if you want a broad baseline selection and you don’t want to overthink which screw packet to buy for every job. A mix of wood and metal options is especially useful if your projects aren’t strictly one material type.

It may not suit you if: - you routinely work to tight tolerances and need exact sizes beyond what’s listed here, - you mainly work with one material and would rather buy a more focused set, - you’re expecting a “specialist” kit for a specific application.

If you’re the sort of buyer who plans projects around known hardware requirements, a single-size-by-size pack can be more predictable. But if you’re after a practical backup kit, an assortment like this usually earns its place.

Quick check before you buy

Before committing, it’s worth double-checking that the sizes listed align with your typical material thickness and the way you’re fastening. The gauge numbers (No4, No6, No8, No10) and the listed lengths should give you a good starting point, but you still need to think about:

• whether your job needs wood screws or metal screws for the material you’re working with,
• whether the longest options (like the No10 x 25.4 metal screw and the longer wood/metal lengths) are actually appropriate,
• whether you want a general kit or a more targeted pack for one kind of job.

Final verdict

When it makes sense

Worth considering if you want a convenient 180 piece metal and wood screw assortment that covers a set of common sizes. It’s the kind of purchase that tends to get used for little fixes and assembly adjustments, where having the “next size up/down” nearby matters.

When you might want to skip it

You may want to avoid this if your work demands specialist sizes not covered in the list, or if you mainly need one screw type and length and prefer to keep things narrower and more predictable.

Mini FAQ

Can I use this for both wood and metal tasks?

Yes, it’s specifically an assortment of both metal screws and wood screws, with sizes listed for each.

Are there multiple lengths for each screw number?

There are several combinations across the included screw numbers, so you get different lengths rather than one length per size.

Is this better than buying a single-size pack?

It depends. If you regularly run into “not the right length” problems, an assortment helps. If you already know the exact screw size you use most, a focused pack can be more cost-effective.

Is it a specialist kit?

Based on the description, it’s a general-purpose assortment of popular sizes, not a specialist hardware kit for unusual requirements.