Quiet Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) why are you even screwing wood in the first place? Just add weight+clamps and glue, thats a better option, since too many screws make it weaker. i disagree. screws will always be used in my boxes. i dont understand how a steel fastener could ever weaken something It can break up the cohesiveness of the wood. MDF is fiber and resin. It's kinda like canvas... strong as hell but can come undone pretty quickly if you get a small rip in it. Not quite as bad but I think you get the idea. If you cut your wood right on the money so there's no gaps, you can assemble your box with titebond II and clamps and will be as stronger than screws and caulk. Edit: To the OP... as long as there aren't any air gaps in it, clamps on all sides and lots of weight in the middle will be just fine. Screws might add gaps, and it's just easier not to anyway... you wont' have to remove or grind off screws later. Edited October 27, 2011 by srp365 Quote 2007 Pacifica Rebuild. Less quiet. Still not loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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