How to Effectively Use Wood Screws Concrete Nails

We all know that screws are used widely in our homes. However, do you really know how to use them more effectively? Here are some tips which may help you become a “master craftsman”.

First of all, you need to know how to screw the wood screws into hardwood. Problems of head chewing or shearing often appear when trying to drive screws into hardwood.

This is where the top of a screw is either stripped out so there is no socket left for your screwdriver to gain purchase on, or when the head is broken away completely.

Well, pre-drill a pilot into the hardwood in advance is an effective and simple way to prevent these troubles, it will also allow you drive the screws much easier.

Be remember, for hardwood, the pilot hole should approximate to half of the screw’s diameter, and for softer wood, only a quarter is needed.

Sometimes, pilot holes can not figure out the problems, then you need to use lubrication on your screws.

Using a little paraffin wax along the threads is the simplest way to do this, however, if there are a large amount of Hex Washer Head screws, you will spend much time.