Wood Screws

Woodscrews are available in a wide range of shapes, sizes and materials. While mild steel wood screws are suitable for interior work brass or stainless steel are more suitable for exterior work

Countersink Bit How to screw two pieces of wood together

1) Drill a pilot hole2) Counterbore

the top piece

3) Countersink the top piece

4) Drive in a screw

Hand Drill Pozi Drive Screwdrivers

Nails & Fixings1) Panel Pins

2) Round Wire Nail

3) Oval Brad

4) Lost Head Nail

5) Corrugated Fastener

6) Nail Plate

7) Cut Tacks

8) Upholstery Nail

9) Gimp Pins

Corrugated Fastener

Nail Plate

Sash CrampThe Sash cramp is used to clamp work together while the glue dries.

Remember to Dry Cramp your work to make sure the joints fit and the project is square before you apply glue

Make sure you put a piece of scrap wood between the workpiece and the sash cramp to prevent the cramp marking your work.

Man Made Board

Plywood

1) Plywood is supplied in large sheets (generally 2440mm x 1220mm) and available in wide range of thicknesses.

2) Plywood is less inclined to distort ( Solid wood can twist or warp)

3) Plywood can be faced with an expensive veneer to give the impression of solid wood

4) Plywood costs less than solid timber

The main advantages plywood has over solid timber are as follows.

Polyurethane Varnish is a suitable finish for both interior and exterior woodwork.

The correct procedure for applying Polyurethane varnish is detailed o the left.

Polyurethane Varnish