Wood screws are designed for wood applications; specifically used to join two pieces of wood. The smooth shank allows the screw to pull two pieces of wood together for a tight join, while preventing the wood from pulling or splitting. The standard point on these screws requires a pilot hole for installation.
A wood screw is a thread forming screw with sharp thread at a coarse pitch. It is used for directly fastening two wood surfaces. Wood screws have a smooth shank that allows the screw to pull the two pieces of wood together for a tight joint to prevent the wood from pulling or splitting.