Best screws for attaching 1-1/2" oak ballisters to oak ?
I need to attach 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" square oak ballisters to the outside of a
1-1/2" x 12" oak stringer (interior open-riser stairs). I'll use a Fuller drill/countersink to drill the ballisters, predrill the stringer, and use a Fuller plug cutter for plugs to hide the screws. I'm looking at the #10 (or #12) x 2-1/2" FSL screws from McFeely's (sq drive). Are these the best screws for the job (one of the highest torque values to prevent snapping)? Would #12 be better than the #10's in this case? Thanks for any advice, -Lance |
Best screws for attaching 1-1/2" oak ballisters to oak ?
"Lance" wrote in
: I need to attach 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" square oak ballisters to the outside of a 1-1/2" x 12" oak stringer (interior open-riser stairs). I'll use a Fuller drill/countersink to drill the ballisters, predrill the stringer, and use a Fuller plug cutter for plugs to hide the screws. I'm looking at the #10 (or #12) x 2-1/2" FSL screws from McFeely's (sq drive). Are these the best screws for the job (one of the highest torque values to prevent snapping)? Would #12 be better than the #10's in this case? Thanks for any advice, -Lance Call McFeeley's. They'll know, and tell you. Patriarch |
Best screws for attaching 1-1/2" oak ballisters to oak ?
Lance wrote:
I need to attach 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" square oak ballisters to the outside of a 1-1/2" x 12" oak stringer (interior open-riser stairs). I'll use a Fuller drill/countersink to drill the ballisters, predrill the stringer, and use a Fuller plug cutter for plugs to hide the screws. I'm looking at the #10 (or #12) x 2-1/2" FSL screws from McFeely's (sq drive). Are these the best screws for the job (one of the highest torque values to prevent snapping)? Would #12 be better than the #10's in this case? Steel screws will corrode in and discolor oak. Use bronze or stainless steel. Brass is a weaker alternative. Bronze and brass (especially) screws should be tightened by hand...OK to power drive a steel one, remove and replace. -- dadiOH ____________________________ dadiOH's dandies v3.06... ....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that. Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico |
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