Larry Jaques wrote:

On Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:41:58 -0600, with neither quill nor qualm,
"Pete C." quickly quoth:

Larry Jaques wrote:

On Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:20:47 -0600, with neither quill nor qualm,
"Pete C." quickly quoth:

Larry Jaques wrote:
I've seen self-drilling screws for sheetmetal, but for framing
members?!? Is there such a thing?

Absolutely, and the ones designed for these decking applications have a
special wide head design and frequently a Torx type drive.

Cool! I'll have to look for some.

Take a look at item # 94053A120 at http://www.mcmaster.com, rated for
fastening 3/4"-1 3/8" wood to .060" - .250" thick metal. There are
others for different size ranges in that group on the catalog page.

22-84 cents each. Ouch, but they might be handy. Thanks, Pete.

Yea, but they're also listed as suitable for use with the new ACQ
treated lumber. Note that the galvanized ones listed in the same section
are a lot cheaper.