Stainless Steal Srews???

[roktsintst]

I am about to begin building my stand for my new 210. do i need to use stainless steal screws or will regular wood screws be ok???

[BeanAnimal]

You should be fine with regular screws. You certainly will need more than stainless steel screws if that much water penetrates the stand!

[mspad]

Standard screws are actually quite strong. The only problem is that they will rust. Stainless steel screws and or bolts are going to last a lot longer and look nicer.

[pepino]

when i build mine i got deck screws they werent expensive and i think theyre stainless

[BeanAnimal]

Deck screws are usually galvanized. If your stand gets wet enough for screws or bolts to rust through, then you have other problems. There is no problem using standard screws, or drywall screws for that matter.

[Fiziksgeek]

I like to use those coated deck screws as opposed to the galvanized ones.

[Tasher80]

I found screws at Home Depot that were for Marine Applications such as boat docks on the ocean. I used them. They have a light green color to them.

[Siffy]

Use any screws whatsoever and paint the inside of your stand. People go to a lot of work on stands. Might as well protect the wood they're made from on both sides.

[BeanAnimal]

Originally posted by Fiziksgeek
I like to use those coated deck screws as opposed to the galvanized ones.

They are kind of spendy... but work well.

[roktsintst]

ok! thanks a lot. i found a box of stainless screws online for $43. glad i can spend that money elsewhere!

[BeanAnimal]

Yeah... spend the money on something that matters!