Screw Sizes - How many did you really need for working with wood?

It is always great, vast maps of snails, but you really think that many decisions to make? My list for the machining of wood is now four, and I rarely have a project that everything must be even more.

All-Purpose Wood Screw - # 8 x 1 1 / 4 "
This is the real workhorse in my shop. Most of my projects to use plywood 3 / 4 inch is mounted on a piece of 3 / 4 inch solid wood. This # 8 screw is the ideal length for bonding, these two pieces - without knockingthrough the other side. I like to break the size of the host country, which is just large enough to resist, but not too large, which splits the wood.

Perfect for Thin Wood - # 6 x 3 / 4 "
With thin pieces of wood (eg 1 / 2 inches), I need a shorter wood screw to hold everything together. A # 6 x 3 / 4 inch bolt is perfect for the job. The length is right for gluing 1 / 2 inch stock, and because the wood is a bit 'thinner than you would normally use, I can with a smallTree.

Going into the end grain - # 8 x 2 "
Put the screws in end grain creates some problems. The edge of the board is not as durable as the face, and the wood fibers break easily when you do not mention a hard wood screw, this is a simple way to divide the board is seeking. The only way to avoid these problems is a factor for deep wells are drill hole for the tree and head, and then use a screw longer.

Wood screw Big Job - # 10 x3 "
They always find some occasion, when I put the things that are 2x4 studs in my basement. All dimensions of the screw, which I previously referred to as simply not work when it comes to putting up shelves, cabinets and other heavy elements in my shop. I use this big of a wood screw very often, but in case of need, I am always happy to have a small supply on hand.

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