Wood Screws

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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
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How to screw two pieces of wood together
Countersink Bit
1) Drill a pilot hole
2) Counterbore the top piece
3) Countersink the top piece
4) Drive in a screw
Hand Drill
Pozi Drive Screwdrivers
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Nails Fixings
Nail Plate
Corrugated Fastener
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Sash Cramp
The 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.
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Man Made Board Plywood
The main advantages plywood has over solid timber
are as follows.

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

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Polyurethane Varnish
Polyurethane Varnish is a suitable finish for
both interior and exterior woodwork. The correct
procedure for applying Polyurethane varnish is
detailed o the left.