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What’s the best type of screw to use for mounting stuff to MDF wood?
Posted on 6/16/21 at 11:13 am
Posted on 6/16/21 at 11:13 am
I have an 18” power strip that I want to mount to a desk leg. Of course the desk is made of shifty MDF.
Do they make an certain type screw to use on brittle wood? I measured the mounting holes and they are 1/4” in diameter and the thickness of the leg in which I’m mounting it to is 1”.
Any help as always is appreciated.
Also, a courtesy thank you upfront for all your answers!!
Do they make an certain type screw to use on brittle wood? I measured the mounting holes and they are 1/4” in diameter and the thickness of the leg in which I’m mounting it to is 1”.
Any help as always is appreciated.
Also, a courtesy thank you upfront for all your answers!!
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Posted on 6/16/21 at 11:19 am to NPComb
A course thread screw is the key
Posted on 6/16/21 at 11:33 am to NPComb
I'm assuming you are going into a face and not an edge.
If attaching to a face side, pre-drill and just use a course dry wall screw.
If attaching to a face side, pre-drill and just use a course dry wall screw.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 11:41 am to bbvdd
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assuming you are going into a face and not an edge.
Correct. Flat surface.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 11:47 am to NPComb
Looks like there's a special tip for MDF, that you don't have to pre-drill. Might need a washer with #6 in 1/4" hole.
Though I'm sure pre-drilling with a regular construction screw would work.
Spax -HD
Or you could just use an anchor. Looks like there's one specifically for mdf.
Lowes
Though I'm sure pre-drilling with a regular construction screw would work.
Spax -HD
Or you could just use an anchor. Looks like there's one specifically for mdf.
Lowes
This post was edited on 6/16/21 at 11:52 am
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:12 pm to NPComb
When I used to work in a cabinet shop, we always just used coarse drywall screws for MDF. Just set the clutch on your screw gun, otherwise you'll break the heads off the screws.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:53 pm to NPComb
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I want to mount to a desk leg
I'd just drill a hole clean through and use a bolt with a washer on either side. I've torn up some MDF trying to use drywall screws and small (1.5 inch) brass screws.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 1:10 pm to TU Rob
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I'd just drill a hole clean through and use a bolt with a washer on either side.
Agreed
Posted on 6/16/21 at 3:45 pm to Spankum
Confirmat screws
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