[wsommariva]

Hi everyone,

I just completed an outdoor storage box. 64" by 12" and 10" high.

3/4" pine sanded outdoor ply. Pine trim.

Lid will be the 3/4" ply. Will screw into 1/2" pine trim on the box lip.

My concern is will screws hold in the 3/4 ply? I plan to use gate hinges.

Thanks

 

[tc65]

If you are concerned, drill through the plywood and bolt it on with some small machine screws.

 

[wsommariva]

Very good idea, thanks. I think I will use screws and then if they fail use your suggestion.

Thanks very much

 

[tc65]

One other thought. If you do go the machine screw route, be sure to use a washer on the inside so the nut doesn't tear out the wood.

 

[cabinetman]

Coarse thread screws should be OK.

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[wsommariva]

Coarse thread screws I will get.

Here is a picture, maybe. The lid bowes a little. I'm planning on two or three gate hinges. I can get a SS piano hinge, more expensive. Think I should? Lastly, if it still bowes a little after the hinge install I will install a latch on front.

 

[wsommariva]

I ordered a piano hinge. I think it's the way to go. Just need to find SS screws now:sad:

 

[OldEd]

Try the Bolt Depot. LOTS of screws and bolts and things...

Here's the pointer: www.boltdepot.com

 

[wsommariva]

Thanks I'll bookmark it.

I bought machine screws from Lowe's.