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<blockquote data-quote="Slammer" data-source="post: 6178105" data-attributes="member: 612083"><p>When I started out building boxes (I sucked at it), I used drywall screws. The boxes started to get better, but still used the screws. I now use #12 wood screws. While I don&#039;t claim to be a pro, I am pretty good at them now and each one built is better than the one before it. If I had a compressor and a brad nailer, I would give that a shot, but I don&#039;t. Therefore, I still use the screws. After a while, you get pretty good with the countersink. I don&#039;t understand why some of the peeps seem to be pissed over the idea of using them, or not using them. If you build the box and it doesn&#039;t blow apart, who the f*** cares what you are holding it together with. I do not carpet my boxes and will gladly admit that not having the screws showing looks better. However, if I was worried about that, I would put carpet on them. If what you do works, fine. I am sure that the boxes built with just glue and bracing are just as durable as the ones with screws. I used resin on the inside of my last one and it REALLY tightened it up. I swear I can hear a difference. Adds a great deal of strength to it as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="Slammer, post: 6178105, member: 612083"] When I started out building boxes (I sucked at it), I used drywall screws. The boxes started to get better, but still used the screws. I now use #12 wood screws. While I don't claim to be a pro, I am pretty good at them now and each one built is better than the one before it. If I had a compressor and a brad nailer, I would give that a shot, but I don't. Therefore, I still use the screws. After a while, you get pretty good with the countersink. I don't understand why some of the peeps seem to be pissed over the idea of using them, or not using them. If you build the box and it doesn't blow apart, who the f*** cares what you are holding it together with. I do not carpet my boxes and will gladly admit that not having the screws showing looks better. However, if I was worried about that, I would put carpet on them. If what you do works, fine. I am sure that the boxes built with just glue and bracing are just as durable as the ones with screws. I used resin on the inside of my last one and it REALLY tightened it up. I swear I can hear a difference. Adds a great deal of strength to it as well. [/QUOTE]

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