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   SCFrankland | Feb 25, 2004 12:31am | #1

   I use regular wood screws in MDF all the time. You have to be careful around edges so that you don't split them out and pre drilling id a must. Don't over tighten your screws or the will strip out. There are screws out there for MDF the have two treads one that is very fine and one that is very course. The fine tread runs between the course. I have never found them to be worth the extra few dollars.

   Scott C. Frankland

   Scott's WOODWORKING Website

   "He who has the most tools may not win the race of life but he will sure make his wife look like a good catch when she goes to move on."

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   billballeza | Feb 25, 2004 12:43am | #2

   Scott.. thanks.. I'll try those.

    I sure hate to hear that you have to pre drill.

   I just this minute thought that I might add biscuits to the joinery, too. That might help some.

   Thanks again,

   Bill

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   Floss | Feb 25, 2004 01:42am | #3

   Confirmat screws are designed for particleboard and MDF. Check out McFeeleys

   http://www.mcfeelys.com/

   look up Confirmat screws. They will have everything you need, screws, and the special stepped drill bit.

   J.P.

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   stevemorris | Feb 25, 2004 01:57am | #4

   two best ways of joining mdf are biscuits and confirmat screws

   caulking is not a piece of trim

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   billballeza | Feb 25, 2004 02:45am | #5

   What are confirmat screws.. and where can I get them?

   Thanks,

   Bill

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   SCFrankland | Feb 25, 2004 02:55am | #6

   Got to the link below and you can see what confirmat screws are all about. They are not cheap compared to regular screws but they do work. I still find regular screws work as good with a bit of care when assembling projects.

   http://store.yahoo.com/squaredrive/fasteners-screws-specialty-screws-european-cabinetry-screws-confirmat-style-screws.htmlScott C. Frankland

   Scott's WOODWORKING Website"He who has the most tools may not win the race of life but he will sure make his wife look like a good catch when she goes to move on."

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   billballeza | Feb 25, 2004 05:47am | #7

   Thanks, Scott.. ordered the 5x40mm screw kit w/caps and bits.. truly appreciate the help.

   BIll

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   Adrian | Feb 25, 2004 07:26pm | #8

   Confirmats are great, or the type of screw Scott mentioned.....I disagree completely on how good they are though. They are sometimes called hi-lo or lo-root screws, sometimes chipboard screws or production screws. Most have nibs on the underside of the head so they will countersink themselves. I think they are great; never had a problem, they're not expensive, and they are head and shoulders above a traditional wood screw for anything wood related (solid wood too). I wouldn't ever consider using anything but this type of screw now, except for very fancy stuff where you want brass and slotted heads. I like Confirmats too, but they're more finiscky and considerably more expensive.cabinetmaker/college woodworking instructor. Cape Breton, N.S

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   SCFrankland | Feb 25, 2004 08:06pm | #9

   How did you fair out with the storm last week. We got nailed pretty hard up in this neck of the woods. I have been using those screws for years but haven't seen them around the last couple of times I have been out to the hardware store. I see the slot for them so I am hoping them are just out of them. I to use them in just about everything with hardly any problems, it must be do to the fact that we Atlantic Canadians are just better at screwing.Scott C. Frankland

   Scott's WOODWORKING Website"He who has the most tools may not win the race of life but he will sure make his wife look like a good catch when she goes to move on."

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   Adrian | Feb 26, 2004 03:22am | #10

   We got hit, but not like you guys.....whole house was down with flu/colds anyways, so a couple of days watching the snow fall wasn't too bad....

   If you're looking for screws, try Atlantic Hardware or Mill Supply in Dartmouth....industrial suppliers to the cabinet shops. They will have them in stock, good quality (plus anything else you may need), at decent prices. $15-20 a thou, something like that, depending on the size.

   Not gonna touch the 'screwing' opinion!cabinetmaker/college woodworking instructor. Cape Breton, N.S