Screw Question???

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
More advice I would give you is to not overdo it with screws. When you're screwing into the end grain of a board, if you use too many screws, you run the risk of having that board start to delaminate at the end grain as the screws are pushing the layers apart. I see some tanks with screws every 2" and IMO that is a huge mistake. Also, as stated above, the glue is the main strength of the joint, the screws help a bit, but are more of a temporary hold while the glue is drying.
 
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More advice I would give you is to not overdo it with screws. When you're screwing into the end grain of a board, if you use too many screws, you run the risk of having that board start to delaminate at the end grain as the screws are pushing the layers apart. I see some tanks with screws every 2" and IMO that is a huge mistake. Also, as stated above, the glue is the main strength of the joint, the screws help a bit, but are more of a temporary hold while the glue is drying.

How far apart would you recommend for the screws? I want to make sure that everything stays together as it should, but if less is more I want to make sure that I get it right.
 
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