How to Attach Wood to Steel

A Surprising Secret allows use of discrete fasteners to Attach Wood to Steel when unsightly self-drilling TEK screws or Hex Head Bolts are unacceptable. Learn how ordinary tools and a simple process make attaching ship-lap cedar boards to a welded steel door frame easy-peasy!

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[derylhargett]

Can these screws be used to attach cypress to 14 gauge 2.5in steel frame
tubing in a metal bldg?

[OlafShiel]

Love the way you speed up the video for the bits that aren't so important. Great time saver!

[danervin]

Fantastic little tip! I do prefer stainless when working with cedar though. I’ve found EVERY other fastener eventually starts bleeding, regardless how corrosion resistant they say they are.

[russbartlett]

Cedar in Australia is super expensive. The quality of your work is outstanding and your explanations are great - I think the mm measurement is around 2 mm😁

[FearsomeWarrior]

Nicest thunder box door I’ve ever seen. Well done moon cutout with the angle and shape. That care seen even in that detail.

[billk]

Holy smokes! That's got to be the shortest video ever... shorter than most introductions!
All the best!

[adrewdio]

Thanks for the one method of production and as you've probably seen, there are extra methods for increased strength such as blind rivet nuts and thanks also, for not playing distracting music in the background during your treatise on this. Five stars for communication, ability, forward thinking on your other videos too. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[carlosibarra]

Just started watching your videos.
I'm a carpenter of over 20 years experience and I wish I was half as good as you are. You make it simple but quality and effective. Great work!

[prayertool]

First time I have seen your site. DOUBLE IMPRESSED. Thank you sir

[rojer]

Yep, works nice with GRK screws, also works well with Spax. I’m sure it will work with other high quality screws as well. Another good one for interior trim work with steel stud framing is Senco’s hardened diamond point 15 gauge finish nails.

[bifftannen]

Watch you from Norway 🇧🇻. Great video😊👍

[paradoxdea]

My dear sir, you're a genius...You saved me a plethora of frustration & embarrassing moments. Bless you!!

[peterstevens]

Good evening from Auckland, New Zealand ...we are in 'Lock-Down' should be moving out from 'Level 4 to Level 3' tomorrow meaning some of us can go to work !!!

[Tuolite]

I have learned a lot from this video. Thank you .

[jerrystark]

Excellent pro tip.
I have to agree with you. GRK screws are first-rate.
Thanks!!

[kenshores]

Older Engineers appreciate your little jab

[elephantintheroom]

I love neatly kept sheds and workshops.

[murphymmc]

What many don't realize and many more do, is that trim screws, all weather deck screws, even the E.G. (gold) drywall type are case hardened steel (actually, the black phosphate drywall screws are too), or a fully hardened steel. This is a pretty old trick and works well. With the right sized pre-drill the screws are hard enough to cut their own threads. How do you know they're hardened? Drive one into a scrap of wood about 1/3 to 1/2 of the screw length and bend it over with a hammer. It'll break off either on the initial bend force or when you straighten it, you won't get it to bend twice. Denotes a hardened steel. Try it.

[CCCfeinman]

I love combining steel fabrication with woodwork. Powder coating is a great solution for protecting the steel (if not stainless). The temptation is to pick black or something outrageous. I tend to pick colors that compliment the wood finishes I use.
Hah! That’s a finely crafted outhouse, for sure.
Thanks for the tip! Oh, I also have been known to add a daub of PL200 to the joint between steel and wood to ensure it stays together through inevitable door slams favored by young folks…😉

[downonafarm]

I just came on here to comment about your PVC trim article. And you were really down on painters. A painter by trade for 30 plus years I understand what you're saying. A lot of painters are bad however not all of us are. I've always schooled the carpenters and finished carpenters on how caulk and putty will not fix everything. So yeah, show me a good carpenter/finish carpenter and I'll show you a good painter. Hardly anyone one glory's in the Lord with their work these days.