No nails no screws..

[My63bug]

So I'm building my box from MDF. And I want to router nice big round half-inch corners like so

So I was thinking about using screws not countersinking them just to tighten it up till the glue dries then pulling the screws out. I'm afraid if I leave nails where screws in. That big of a bevel will hit them. I'm hearing to glue will be strong enough

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[Buick_66]

People say that is true. And really, when these guys are just air nailing anyways it must be true. (Ever tried to pull 2 pieces apart that are just air nailed with tiny brad nailer? Super easy). If you try this just be sure to glue properly, use lots and spread evenly with a shaping tool of some sort.

I myself am a glue and screw guy. And I use lots of screws, usually in a pattern because I have OCD tendencies...even though they are filled and not visible...

Other option would be to draw a line across at 1/2" and keep your screws towards the inside 1/4". Countersink down 3/8", fill, sand, router. Should clear.

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

Lots of people use glue and no screws/nails. Glue alone is fine if you clamp the pieces together and let the glue dry completely.

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

I would not trust a high power box without some other fasteners, even the best of them will split eventually with weather and use.

Best would be to double up the wood on that side then you can use glue alone to hold.

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Glue is stronger than the screws. Just use clamps to hold them down until the glue dries.

 

[mazdakid 5,000+ posts]

I dont have any screws holding my box together except to hold the double baffle together.