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Old 11-22-2005, 07:43 PM
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went to the hardware store today to pickup a small box of wood screws and then noticed they also had particle board screws. are these any better or is there someelse that is preferred? thanks.
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Old 11-22-2005, 07:55 PM
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most ppl use drywall screws.. I like the 3" long #8 variety.
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Originally posted by Sassmaster:
most ppl use drywall screws.. I like the 3" long #8 variety.
ICK NOOOOOO

Do not use drywall screws for subs.

You'll snap the heads off in a hurry.

Either buy the green deck screws or brown floor screws.

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Old 11-22-2005, 08:06 PM
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predrill your holes and I like anodized (gold color) deck screws myself ......... any wood screw will work
 
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deck screws, green or gold ones.
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Old 11-22-2005, 09:02 PM
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Originally posted by Sassmaster:
most ppl use drywall screws.. I like the 3" long #8 variety.
3" long?? they shouldn't be going right through the MDF should they?
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Old 11-22-2005, 09:16 PM
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any #6 or #8 wood screw 3/4 to 1" long. enuf said

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Old 11-22-2005, 09:19 PM
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so then its ok for them to go through to the inside of the box?
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Old 11-22-2005, 09:24 PM
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what are you using them for .......to screw a box together 1.5" long screws are good but if you're mounting things to the box 1" screws are good
 
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i am mounting the sub to the box which is made of 3/4" MDF.
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