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It depends on what 'the old days' means. Screws are more expensive than nails and easier to emplace. That has been the advantage of nails for most people for a long time.
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Do you use nails or screws for wood fence?
depends on the wood, nails, screws. but both are ok use
What are the advantages of a woodwork screw and a woodwork nail?
One screws one nails use joints not screws and nails.
Shoud I use a nail gun when putting up a fence or screws instead?
Nails are much better to use when putting up a wodden fence.
What is a woodwork?
Fine woodworking is the use of no nails or screws.
Are nails and screws a solution?
can nails and screws be a solution?
What would you use to hang sheetrock on a wood stud?
You can use drywall nails or drywall screws. I prefer the screws.
How can you separate brass screws from steel nails?
use a magnet
Why do iron nails last longer when painted?
Any material containing iron or steel is subject to rusting when exposed to air or moisture. If you pull apart an old fence, you will always find rusted nails in the wood where moisture has rotted them. The modern way is to use galvanised nails or specially coated screws instead. In any hardware store you will see green and brown screws made for outdoor use.
What to do if you don't have glue or tape?
Then you use another glue that doesn't need a glue gun.
Are there special nails for putting in carpet?
They usualy use carpet tacks or screws.
Are grooved stainless steel nails better than green deck screws for deck building?
Screws hold better, but stainless steel nails last longer. Why not use stainless steel screws? They're the best of both worlds.
What type of nails/screws should I use to fasten down a hardwood floor?
Neither use adhesive
