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 ...

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 ...

Screws are designed with their intended materials in mind. Although it’s possible to use a drywall screw with a piece of wood ...

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 ...

These connecting solutions for mass timber meet code requirements and are easy to install. This fully threaded screw is perfect for connecting small wood structural ...

(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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If someone grabbed a random screw from a woodworking shop and asked you to identify it, what would you say? If you just said, "it's a screw, ...

We bought some very inexpensive but beautiful face-frame kitchen cabinets at a store that sells recycled building materials, but nobody we've talked to agrees on the size and type of screw for ...

Youtuber Average Joes Joinery shows how to hide a fastener between two joined pieces of wood. An alternative to dowels, he says, the simple tools and supplies needed include a chisel, clamp, drill, ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe Liam McCabe covers home improvement for Wirecutter and doesn’t ...