In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
The Medway Handyman wrote:

The Natural Philosopher wrote:
dg wrote:
Apart from reasons of practicality, is there any reason for not
using coach screws instead of coach bolts for fixing large timber
sections - ie is the strength and longetivity of the fixing the
same? dg

Personally I prefer bolts,, but screws are pretty damned good. Screws
CAN pull out..rare but possible...Bolts OTOH..

I use loads of the Screwfix Turbo Coach Screws
https://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat...67177&id=46700

2 or 3 of those in 6 x 2 timber and it aint not going anywhere. Incredibly
strong joint.


Yes, they're good.

Pity that even Screwfix doesn't know the difference between a *coach* bolt
and a *carriage* screw! g
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Cheers,
Roger
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