Mdf build with no screws

[mrpep]

I built a birch box once held with only glue and Brad nails and worked out real good. Today I plan on building with 3/4 mdf and would like to use glue and Brad nails again. Anyone ever have a bad experience doing this ?

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[germanyt 10+ year member]

I have a video somewhere of me having to fix a mistake on an mdf box. Pulled the screws and the mdf came apart so easy I recorded how easily the box could vibrate apart at the seams. Trying to find it.

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

I've done them but never with anything high powered. Nail/brad gun + glue is quick but I wouldn't trust it to hold up to real abuse over time.

 

[germanyt 10+ year member]

Use brads.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

I've done them but never with anything high powered. Nail/brad gun + glue is quick but I wouldn't trust it to hold up to real abuse over time.

op isnt anywhere near 130 db, i'm 100% sure he's fine.

 

[BoomTaco64]

the glue is what holds it together anyway. use a good amount of glue and you will be just fine.

 

[Boomsday 10+ year member]

I have done 155db builds with just glue lots of times. Just make sure you clamp and give everything time to dry

 

[germanyt 10+ year member]

I have done 155db builds with just glue lots of times. Just make sure you clamp and give everything time to dry

The above video was a heavily glued mdf joint that had screws clamping it together for a week. I pulled the screws out and it took maybe 10 lbs of force to separate the joint.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

The above video was a heavily glued mdf joint that had screws clamping it together for a week. I pulled the screws out and it took maybe 10 lbs of force to separate the joint.

say bye bye to mdf and boom! problem's gone.

 

[germanyt 10+ year member]

say bye bye to mdf and boom! problem's gone.

I pretty much have. Birch and oak ply looks better and for what you spend over mdf you save on shipping.

 

[mazdakid 5,000+ posts]

Never had a problem with mdf and only glue, as long as your cuts are straight and you use enough glue it should work fine.

 

[mrpep]

Seems I should be ok by Many of the replies. I did use a brad nail gun too by the way so I'm hoping I'm ok.

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[dbjunior 10+ year member]

This is where 45's and window bracing really helps.

 

[tc300 10+ year member]

good cuts will make the most difference....

 

[mrpep]

good cuts will make the most difference....

I did have some gaps and I used liquid nail for those but everything that was flush got wood glue.

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