Fastening Question: What type of screw?

flamdrags420

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I have a couple of wood panels That will be covering some of my gear up. I will want to be able to attach and detach this panel. I'm not really sure the best type of screw I want. I know drywall screws would work but eventually will chew up the threads made in the wood from over use. I'm looking for a higher quality screw that looks good too. Perhaps has a flange base or washer of some type on it. Almost like a cabinet screw. Any advice?
 

flamdrags420

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That could work of course. I would need some of those screws or post things to embedded in the wood. I forget what those are called.
 

flamdrags420

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I won't have access to the back of it. I think those one things are kind binding posts. Kind of like lag bolts but made for wood?
 

justatoker

New Member
not realy sure..maybe u can fasten some reg bolts into the wood using liq nails that way the bolts wont move and u can just unscrew the wings?
 

tinyTURTLE

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http://wwhardware.com/catalog.cfm/GroupID/Fasteners%20%26%20Screws/CatID/Fasteners/SubCatID/Interlocking%20Flushmounts

this way you dont need screws that penetrate, unless you want them that way.
the flushmount hangs. and if you want to have it perfectly flush, you use a chizel
to releive the wood 1/8th of an inch for each side.

for light penetration you could use regular weather stripping, plus weather stripping will compress and provide back pressure for a rattle-free fit.

i am sure you can get these at your local hardware/cabinet shop.
 

flamdrags420

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I ended up getting what are called hanger bolts. They blew out my MDF though on two of them. oh well. I think it's a prob with the material used, not the bolt itself. Thanks for the replies guys.
 
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