screws that won't break

[logiball 10+ year member]

I have always had good luck with phillips pan head machine screws. They sit flush on the mounting ring and if you get the coarse thread they bite pretty good. Another trick my wood shop teacher showed me back in the day is get a bar of soap and rake the threads across it before you screw it in and that will make it go in alot easier. Good luck

 

[logiball 10+ year member]

and ALWAYS use something to cover the cone/surround while you are fastening the speaker to whatever....lol I use my hand because bandaids are cheaper than surrounds......

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

and ALWAYS use something to cover the cone/surround while you are fastening the speaker to whatever....lol I use my hand because bandaids are cheaper than surrounds......

Until you almost poke a hole in a finger (did that) or a hand. Then you wish it was the sub //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

I use a 120 psi nail gun with 15 gauge nails, 1.5" long //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif

 

[RangerDangerV2 5,000+ posts]

grade 8 1/4 inch square head bolts with t nuts

 

[MisterDeadeye 10+ year member]

and ALWAYS use something to cover the cone/surround while you are fastening the speaker to whatever....lol I use my hand because bandaids are cheaper than surrounds......

Yeah, but is a trip to the ER and surgery less than a recone?

 

[logiball 10+ year member]

very good points but you learn quickly to be careful lol!! another fairly safe bet is one of those sleeve things that covers your bit and screw that seems to work pretty well.

 

[RangerDangerV2 5,000+ posts]

oh and invest a good impact.... I just bought a brand new milwaukee set... made a huge difference.

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

oh and invest a good impact.... I just bought a brand new milwaukee set... made a huge difference.

This does make a HUGE difference.

 

[logiball 10+ year member]

Just a quick tip on the impact driver......make sure you buy the combo kit with the regular drill and the impact. I bought the bosch set and each drill alone was like $150-$160 but the combo kit for both was $180. Just tryin to help people not get ripped off lol

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

I have always had good luck with phillips pan head machine screws. They sit flush on the mounting ring and if you get the coarse thread they bite pretty good. Another trick my wood shop teacher showed me back in the day is get a bar of soap and rake the threads across it before you screw it in and that will make it go in alot easier. Good luck

nice!! ill try that out next time..thanks for the info

 

[RangerDangerV2 5,000+ posts]

Just a quick tip on the impact driver......make sure you buy the combo kit with the regular drill and the impact. I bought the bosch set and each drill alone was like $150-$160 but the combo kit for both was $180. Just tryin to help people not get ripped off lol

here's what I got Milwaukee 2697-22 18 Volt M18 2-Tool Combo Kit

 

[dirtyunclerandy 10+ year member]

here's what I got Milwaukee 2697-22 18 Volt M18 2-Tool Combo Kit

I have that drill and its beast. MDF is no problem with that.

 

[RangerDangerV2 5,000+ posts]

I have that drill and its beast. MDF is no problem with that.

FOR SURE!!! one of my favorite purchases....