Screws

Extracting Screws from Reclaimed Wood
October 7, 2024

Yoav Liberman demonstrates a few tried-and-true methods for removing stubborn screws in reclaimed lumber.
Review: Armor APJ14001 Auto-Jig
December 20, 2022

With a color-coded system of screws and a fully functional dust-collection port, this jig is one to look out for.
Workshop Tip: Leather holds small screws for safe grinding
July 13, 2022

Folded leather is an easier option than pliers for holding screws that need grinding.
Steel screw before brass?
April 27, 2021

Mike Korsak weighs in with his thoughts on a common practice.
The subtleties of driving a screw
March 3, 2021

Strong, budget-friendly, and reversible, screws are useful in a number of furniture making applications.
Workshop Tip: Use a Pencil Sharpener to Make Tight Plugs in Any Wood
June 6, 2019

Start with a square stick, chamfer it to an octagon, use a pencil sharpener, and presto! You have tight-fitting plugs.
Essentials of the Screw Joint
October 28, 2015

Mario Rodrguez offers tips and techniques for using a vital fastener: the humble screw.
Shorten Hinge Screws That Are Too Long
October 24, 2013

Q: I’m making a wall cabinet with a single door. I know that I should have ordered the hinges before I began to make the cabinet, but I didn’t. It turns…
Making and Inserting Wood Plugs: The Boat Builder’s Way
January 19, 2009

Hi Matt and Asa, I've been following along with the video series that you have been doing. I am enjoying it very much. Thanks for doing it. Whenever I see a woodworker…
Special Screws for Hinges
September 1, 2008

Q: In his article “Use Screws Like a Pro” (FWW #195), Robert Settich recommends using “special” hinge screws. What are these and where can I get them? Philip Houck, Boston,…

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