Thread: Best Practice for Jointing Kwila in this case...

Are you using an ordinary drill to screw them in or a drill/driver, in which case adjusting the torque should alleviate the problem. If it's a bit hard to screw them in under torque, use some candle wax to lubricate them.
Kryn

Not dowels! I have a high regard for threaded inserts though. I can't see any problem with your current connection method, but as suggested by KBs PensNmore above a bit of wax or running the screw through your hair (if you have any ) like my father used to do is a good move. I find relying on torque settings on driver drills pretty unreliable and in critical installations am much happier to drive the screw nearly all the way and then finish by hand.

I don't know what length of screws you are using. But for end grain fitting I usually prefer at least 50 mm or longer penetration with a deep thread like square drive screws appropriately predrilled.

Normally in end grain screws are not recommended. Dowels are ok but need an exterior glue to lock them in place
why not use two dowels, waterproof glue and on screw to pull it together.

Originally Posted by KBs PensNmore

Are you using an ordinary drill to screw them in or a drill/driver, in which case adjusting the torque should alleviate the problem. If it's a bit hard to screw them in under torque, use some candle wax to lubricate them.
Kryn

Thanks Kryn
Yes its a Cordless - Good thought. Thanks

Thanks Aldav

Good thoughts. Im new to 'Inserts' but come across them in my recycling biz and thought about them here.
No to hair (())
Re Torque settings on drills - I understand what your saying - Ive just gotta be "Careful"
Speed of manufacturing is the usual prompter and no less here in this case.

Originally Posted by Blackforester

I don't know what length of screws you are using. But for end grain fitting I usually prefer at least 50 mm or longer penetration with a deep thread like square drive screws appropriately predrilled.

Using 50mm Bugle Batten Holders, Galv.

Thanks "I hear u" thought about that idea too, just thinking on the finished result after?