On 13 July, 22:48, "george [dicegeorge]"
wrote:
If you really want to build it in place then slant screw instead of
slant nailing, these screws are good for framing, very easy to drive and
resist splitting:http://www.screwfix.com/prods/93282

How can a screw resist splitting?

[g]

Because the tip of the screw is shaped and sharpened to work like a
drill.