It’s time to settle an age-old debate: nails vs. screws. Both are a form of ancient wood-fastening technology that still get the job done today. But how do you know which one to use for any given ...

The answer isn't as obvious as most deck builders assume.

Modern wood screws are available in a variety of options, all of which are designed to for maximum holding power with an array of wood types. It’s a great time to be a woodworker, as the best in screw ...

Sure, some new screw types are designed to save you the trouble, but for the most part, it’s safer not to skip this step.

(MENAFN- GetNews) Sinsun Fasteners is a leading manufacturer of all kind of screws. We specialize in drywall screw s and wood screws. Many customers are interested in understanding the differences ...

Q. When we nail near the end of a piece, or nail or screw in the side edge, we often see a small split created by the fastener. Why is this and what can we do? With MDF, the fastener in an edge seems ...

When we think of woodworking, we think of either nails or wood screws to connect the pieces. However, in many instances, through-bolts can provide greater strength and stability. A through-bolt is a ...

Researchers have demonstrated that wooden nail connections, when optimized for factors like nail diameter, sheathing material, and spacing, can significantly enhance the shear performance of timber ...

If you are experiencing difficulties with tightening wood screws, soap is a great helper. I used to carry a bar of hotel soap in my tool kit, but now I use liquid soap, as it is quicker to apply. Just ...

Last weekend I was installing some 2 x 4 blocking for a bathroom cabinet, and I really struggled to drive the screws into the lumber. In fact, whenever I use drywall screws to build stuff, they break ...