What are the best screws for MDF face grain?

I'm often asked what the best screws are for MDF - for things like euro hinges in to cabinet doors, cabinet hinge support screws, screws for drawer runners and screws for general brackets in MDF. This is specifically for screwing in to the face grain of MDF NOT the edge grain - I'll do a separate video about that. So today I'm putting a selection of 8 different screws through their paces to see which does best in MDF.
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[@CCSandSonsWorkshop]

Interesting! Thanks for the good info and quality videos you provide!

[@JasonShowell]

Another great video Andy and some really useful insights there. I know all of those branded screws and I do tend to stick to one brand but I would never have bet money on over 60kg on all of them. Amazing results. Thanks for the effort you put in.

[@negotiableaffections]

Such a variety of good/bad to nothing at all advice either across the counter or on 'the website' that; its nice to have your, 'So We Don't Have To' videos. Great stuff esp with a chart/graphic for future reference plus your experience/advice. Cheers Andy.

[@ksp1278]

Excellent video. Many thanks for taking the time to do this

[@grahamocarroll9052]

Thanks Andy that was a really informative video. I'm stunned at how strong the screws are!&

[@LTVoyager]

Graham O'Carroll This really isn’t a test of the strength of the screws, but of the strength of the MDF. That is why the results were so similar.

[@terencebennison6275]

So informative sir! You answered all my queries regarding mdf and screws. Thank you.

[@jimblack2331]

Loving these tests Andy. Super useful info buddy.

[@rich3633]

Thank you very much for doing this. You've helped a lot of people make a much more informed decision.

[@perrydear6306]

Thanks the time and effort to provide a very informative video, cheers!

[@stephenmcconnell1000]

Brilliant mate, just what I was looking for! Cheers

[@duncanhurst2888]

Great video and really useful information. Thank you.

[@Chimp_No_1]

Incredibly helpful and interesting. Thanks again.

[@paulmedland6697]

Great video Andy thanks for the info.

[@dusttilldawn123]

Thanks Andy another very useful video I am no fool will be ordering the screws from screw fix today 👍👍👍👍

[@Harambe_]

Wow these are surprisingly strong for short screws! Thanks for doing the testing mate :)

[@mrjones6543]

Superb. "Which" magazine could benefit from using your methodology. You clearly have the experience to evaluate differential load-bearings and their importance for the craftsman-installer. Excelent review. I learnt a lot. Thank you.

[@NickDV007]

Nice one Andy 👍👍👍 Interesting and very informative 🤔

[@almagill]

That was an eye opener! Who'd have thought that even the poorest performer there was capable of holding 10 stone! (For those of us that still work in old money, that's two and a half sacks of potatoes)

[@jasonjang6656]

Really helpful video! Thank you!

[@andrewreid4337]

Great information Andy.

[@stevenbignell]

Nice test Andy really surprising the amount of load that the screw could take! Into the edge of the mdf will be interesting to see what loads you get.

[@SurvivalTipsx1]

Will you do this test with melamine (particle board) i know my father used spax and hafele screws and no one has ever complained.

[@adamelekes]

Peter Millard sent me here. Great test! Thank you!

[@Robe999]

Thanks so Much for sharing this , Great Info

[@GosforthHandyman]

No probs! 👍

[@handyjim]

great vid enjoyed very much

[@PhilsWorkshop1953]

Great vid Andy the flanged one to me as always been known as a half inch spat self taper

[@tauqeerfaisal3795]

Amazing .Very informative video.Good wishes from India

[@LivingModestlyNaturally]

Hello what is the best screws to use for thin plywood

[@devonfarmerkevvo]

Very hand video taking all the trial and error out of finding the best screw to use ! . I’ve recently fitted some howdens units and doors at home and I found some of there hinge plates to have screws with a plastic plug on them , is that to give them a better fixing into there carcasses? . I have looked for them online but have been unsuccessful in finding them .

[@konstantingeorgiev7668]

About test #6 - 4.0x16 vs 3.5x16 - The length of countersunk screws includes the head. Which means that if you increase the diameter, the head size will also increase, leaving less space for overall thread length. If you check them closely the 4.0x16 will have fewer thread windings than 3.5x16.

[@leehenderson8488]

Interesting test Andy. Would be interested to see a test of threaded inserts (insert nuts, screwfix) in to different materials and the loads they could take. Repurposing old melamine kitchen cabinets into workshop cabinets at the minute and thinking of using threaded inserts for assembly.

[@james6609]

hello when i was able to work which i had to give up due to a medical issue i was making and installing kitchens and fitted furniture i alwasy used 4 x 20 mm counter sunk hafele own brand pozi drive screws to put on the blum euro hinge on the doors and the 18mm carcase gables and i never had a screw come through the outside of carcase or door and i agree totally with you that some of the screws can and do snap when under preasure as usual a fantastic video with great info

[@james6609]

👍👍

[@aaronbell8527]

Have you tryed the tool station screws if so are they any good?

[@SteveRaynerMakes]

Are you pre-drilling the holes? I'm wondering what size hole I should drill, or if i should be driving a self-tapping screw straight in.

[@georgesideris8448]

Very interesting video. I want to hang a pc under an mdf desk and I wonder what screws would be best. Is it longer and bigger diameter better or not? Desk seems to be 3.2cm thick, so would 4x25mm screw be enough maybe or would 4x30mm or 5x30mm would be better you think? Thanks!

[@Inverse69]

I want to install safety handles on my child's Ikea stuva loft bed at or near the top of the ladder. Would you recommend a bolt/washer/bolt or a wood screw (which type)? The width I will be drilling or screwing into is 1 1/4 inch or 3.175 cm. Thank you in advance.

[@StamosTee]

Great video as always! Really interesting tests every Tuesday with very useful information. Any plans to test the stregth of pocket hole joins on MDF?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Oh yes! 👍

[@koda7225]

would you do a test of diffrent threaded inserts and T-nuts when used in the face of MDF for removable face mounted items?

[@ancientruby7116]

Hello.. can you please help me choose the correct screws for 6mm thick MDF that i do my art on then i want to hang them onto a wall and perhaps advise on best brackets/hinges.. thank you :)

[@tonytony423]

I used to use the gold screws all the time and swore by them, until I had to screw hinges into a hard wood door frame. They kept snapping, I don’t use an impact driver. When another chippy friend laughed at me and gave me Reisser screws. None snapped in the hard wood. I occasionally use the turbo gold and the silver screws. But for important work now I stick with Reisser. Screwfix tradepoint are all part of the same retail group. At the end of the day we all get what you pay for I guess. Please keep the test and videos coming. Love watching them

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers - sounds like a dodgy batch! Get through literally thousands and never had a single one snap. Give them another try - British made I think! 👍👍

[@tonytony423]

Gosforth Handyman most definitely not made in the UK. My darling wife sells to kingfisher and believes they’re either from Eastern European or from China. Her bet is China. Ok here’s a question. Where you buy your kitchens

[@GosforthHandyman]

They're made by Screws Ltd. if I remember rightly but could well be offshore production. I'll try to find out. Don't generally fit kitchens - the ones I have have just been B&Q Cooke & Lewis supplied by customer. 👍

[@GosforthHandyman]

Aaaah bollocks, looks like Screws Ltd. is a dormant company owned by Screwfix. No idea what's going on there. Reisser are great screws too - used them many times. Hmmm... watch this space.

[@Cameron2874]

Hi. Did you do a review on threaded inserts? Been watching some of your videos again looking for it. Or if you have a link to decent steel ones as Screwfix etc only seem to have zinc ones which as you will know are rubbish and break easily especially trying to go in oak. Hope you can help. Keep up the great work

[@stephenparrott9197]

Question I have built a frame in my cellar and used 9mm mdf all screwed in and fixed no problem. Now the million dollar question I want to put some shelves up can I just screw straight in to the mdf and what screws would I use or should I put some kinda raw plug in and then screw to give it more security

[@sandus]

Very useful😍😍😍

[@markknight-6figureadviser842]

Hi, with butt joints on an mdf casing, is it OK to screw the joint too? I read somewhere not to screw too close to the end of mdf..

[@Emin3m1986]

Great video mate! Any chance to make a video with your Stanley Sortmaster shelf ? I am a spark and have few of those boxes too and that looks like a very interesting idea. Every time I need something from those boxes it has to be the bottom box and I have to move all of them. Many thanks and keep up the good work!

[@GosforthHandyman]

There you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYe1mqODr9udodE 👍😀

[@MyGrowthRings]

Fun video! If you have an account at Häfele, take a look at their #013.30.900 Varianta Screw HC, which they actually created for use in lightweight panels, such as honeycomb. It does require that you predrill, but the hold is amazing in MDF. Scott

[@Cloppa2000]

When will u be doing the end joint one?? I'm about to start my first ever fitted wardrobe build with mdf and am not sure of so many aspects! Biscuits glue brads screws??? Ur videos are really really helpful.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Next couple of weeks, hopefully. 👍

[@davidcoleman6032]

Good video! I quite often find that toolstation are cheaper than screwfix for basically the same thing. 👍

[@mururoa7024]

Thank you. With this new knowledge I'm sure from now on I'll be able to screw things up properly! ho-ho-ho ;) Interesting though. It renews my confidence in using MDF and in using less screws.

[@marcritsema3322]

would you recommend using mdf to make a French cleat wall?

[@ChristopherClaudioSkierka]

Hi there good video quite enjoyable, have you the link for the 'silverscrew 4 x 16 (£1.79 pack) wasthe last one. I cannot find it at screfix, thanks in advance

[@darvaish4552]

good man thanks a lot

[@PetiteBluebirdgirl]

Also, when screwing into edgegrain of MDF, never screw less than 25mm in. I normally set mine 30mm in. Prevents splitting.

[@felixbrooks7464]

Can I put drawer slides in my MDF arcade cabinet..Or should I reinforce with spruce??

[@deecyful]

I have a 2cm picture frame which is 19mm deep and need to screw in 19mm mirror plates … what screws would you recommend? Thx 🙏🏽

[@randybradley4151]

What kind of screw would you suggest for a speaker that weighs est. 11.5lbs with an MDF backing to a ceiling mount? I'll likely be screwing at least 5-6 screws into each speaker and should I pre-drill the holes or just screw the screws in straight using a drill or do you suggest using a standard screw driver?

[@aminatahir6992]

Hello can I know what size is this euro screw please as I am looking for the similar size for the wardrobe hinge!! Thankyou

[@PostprandialTorpor]

Any issue if you bolt through MDF? I assume you’d use washer on nut end to distribute force across the MDF face on the back end

[@kamleo1685]

Andy, it appears for your test one screw was installed using a pilot or predrilled hole. Is my observation correct?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Yes - the euro cabinet screw needs a 5mm pilot hole. 👍

[@anomamos9095]

Interesting But could you re do it with pre drilled and un pre drilled and in hard wood pine and chip board

[@arcanemoonjewelry]

I need to attach a 1-1.4 inch thick mdf table top to a metal work bench frame, but the heads of the screws need to be big enough (a little larger than a pencil) to not go through the hole in the metal frame of the workbench. NO one in the hardware stores seem to have ANY idea of how to do this. Can you offer me any guidance?

[@davethomson2950]

Just watched you vid as going to do some kitchen door fittings. Great vid. However, prices have doubled

[@PCNxx]

Great Test Andy. Really surprised at the high load results for all screws.

[@dirkhofmans7522]

I would like to hang a TV on an 18 mm mdf plate. Would this be a problem? It will be a flat mount, the TV will stick flat to the wall. What screw should I use?

[@Achtung73]

Interesting video but what about loads any way but along the axis of the screw?

[@JamaicanGOODMAN]

Thank you.

[@curtbrooks7495]

Did you pre drill before install

[@MrNBit]

I would love to come work for / with you for free your mindset and approach is so clean. ! A true passionate professional. Well not so much for free but your attention and knowledge.

[@rivergate]

Very useful. No Spax though?

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Spax! Spax! Spax! Spax! 😂 Great test mate - I've never had a screw fail when driven into the face of MDF, though I do put mine in with a torque-wrench 🤓😂😂

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers bud. Torque wrench for every screw when you're in London. 😂😉😂

[@gkinlen]

Agree, Spax especially their Spax-M designed for MDF. But they dont do 16mm length.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Geoff Kinlen Well, Spax-M are meant for ‘end grain’ MDF, so not much need for anything that short. Regular Spax do well into ‘face grain’ MDF 👍👍

[@gkinlen]

Umm, dont think so. Their ads say design 'eliminate splitting and bulging on the front surface of your MDF board or when working close to the edge'

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Geoff Kinlen Yep, ‘working close to the edge’ means in the end grain of the board ie the cut edge. Spax-M won’t split the ‘end grain’ so won’t make the face bulge. 👍👍

[@dylanrough2653]

If you are cladding a staircase with MDF what screws would be best ? not weight bearing its to close up a staircase

[@dmorrison7774]

Did you pilot drill these holes.

[@Harani66]

did you pilot hole any of these. or just drive them straight in. the euro hinge screws look like they would need a pilot hole

[@GosforthHandyman]

Euro screw 5mm pilot. Rest are done with no pilot hole but on the list. Enjoy EMF camp! 👍

[@DrunkenKnight71]

Thanks for the video! Just so you know, when I clicked the link to the article on your website, it said page not found

[@DrunkenKnight71]

Working now!

[@GosforthHandyman]

Oh sorry, it's scheduled and sometimes it's a random 1hr time difference between my web server and KZbin. 😂👍

[@DavidLee-cw6ci]

IKEA is a good source of countersunk euro cabinet screws. Their help department has containers of spare things like dowels and screws which you can grab for free. Obviously don't take the piss and empty the container, but if you're in a store worth taking a dozen or so.

[@Parkhead_workshop]

Would be cool to see a TestTuesday video where you test various joinery methods for a simple (plywood?) box. I'm trying to build a CNC enclosure box, but the test could be about drawer construction; comparing ugly screwed butt joints, less ugly pocket holes, dowels, and then fancier lap/finger/dovetail joints or whatever - then comparing the boxes for strength against racking with force applied (without a backing board/drawer bottom ofc). More effort than a handful of screws though :p

[@GosforthHandyman]

Just biscuit and clamp the whole thing - can't go wrong. 👍😀

[@tonytony423]

I do enjoy your videos, suggestions and test tuesday. But the screws you are testing are the cheap run of the mill screws. I'd be interested in how they fair up against a Reisser screw. Which Screwfix also sell.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Might do at some point but I can almost guarantee the results would be pretty much the same. The Screwfix screws are all carbon steel high quality screws. 👍

[@wob2850]

Do you think it would make a difference using a small pilot? I tend to pilot using a 1.5mm drill bit, i just wonder if clearing some of the flufy bulk out of the mdf would make it stronger or not?

[@GosforthHandyman]

On the list to test that - I normally only pilot for alignment using a self-centering bit for a starter hole. 👍

[@Andy-sj2hl]

These test videos have been really interesting. It’d be good to hear how you think real world factors affect these values - eg, the ‘wiggling’ effect of loaded drawers being drawn in and out, because currently it seems like virtually every fixing in everything is way over rated!

[@GosforthHandyman]

There's defo merit in the fixing being solid from square one. If it's slightly loose as you say the wiggle can damage the wood more and more. 👍

[@PetiteBluebirdgirl]

I swear by Ovalok MDF Screw. They have not let me down as yet No reeming and are available in many sizes. I mostly purchase those from screwfix or Homebase;. Tip! When screwing into the edge grain, drill a few mm and add a spot of glue; this prevents splitting.

[@ItsJustaMeNow]

What kind of glue? I am completely new to handyman stuff. Pardon me if this sounds ridiculous, but would something like school glue suffice?

[@PetiteBluebirdgirl]

@@ItsJustaMeNow Gorilla wood glue

[@apmgold]

Andy, could you test the performance of "dry wall" 4x38mm screws in the edge grain. I know they are long, but they have a very coarse thread that should provide a strong anchorage. Keep up the great work, Cheers.

[@GosforthHandyman]

On the list. 👍 If they had a pozi head I'd be much more open to using them! 😂

[@apmgold]

@@GosforthHandyman 👍 Cheers mate and apologies for invoking the spawn of the devil 👿 that are Phillips head screws 😉

[@donvito1973]

I'd like to see a comparison of pilot hole sizes on a standard screw shaft.. is it better to leave more "meat" to cut into, or allow the shank free passage through the wood leaving the threads to cut into fresh material. Great video as usual, although I'd like to see a re-test of that anomalous TurboGold 4x16. It was the amount of material that screw pulled out with it that inspired my pilot hole thoughts.. did the thicker screw actually damage too many fibres going in?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Pilot hole - on the list. I think the Turbogold 4x16 was just down to the bigger head meaning less of the actual screw thread made it in to the wood - coupled with the more aggressive self-drilling tip removing too much material. I think! 👍

[@davidletz9123]

Here in the USA (at least where I live) Phillips head is still very popular. Why, I am not sure, as the newer types are so much easier to work with. Availability probably pays a big part. To each, his own I guess.

[@GosforthHandyman]

For some reason over here they only get used in drywall screws... and other random stuff where you then have to hunt out an old phillips bit 'cause you can't use a pozi bit in phillips. 👍😂

[@brianclarke4145]

Great video. However I notice the majority of screws tested have a self countersinking head that cuts into the surface, so would make a mess of a metal fitting, particularly if plated. I talked to sccrewfix as I have a need for using 3mm diameter screws and they could not find any in their range that would fit without the self cutting countersink. Toolstation do seem to have something though.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Yeah... I prefer the flange head for that very reason. Wish they did flange head with a slightly coarser thread. 👍

[@benchippy8039]

Have you ever used the spax specialist mdf screws? Not many places seem to sell them, probably because no one can afford the price!

[@GosforthHandyman]

On the list! 👍

[@TheLexiconDevils]

Coach bolts and 1/2” impact gun 👍

[@PapaGleb]

Hey, Im having a hard time pocket holing MDF. Any tips or suggestions you can offer? Im using a kreg kit with right kreg screws but it still splits.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Bad news - you can't really pocket hole MDF if the thread is going in to the edge grain - well you can, but it will be a weak joint. Fine if the thread goes in to the face grain but you need to design stuff to avoid screwing in to the edge of MDF if possible. 👍

[@PapaGleb]

@@GosforthHandyman Yes I understand going into edge grain of anything especially soft is a big no-no but I see it done plenty so thought there may be a special trick. I have tried over 10 times including hand screwing in the screw but once I unscrew it, the split/crack is clearly there. But I completely understand what you are saying and thank you for your time and advise!

[@GosforthHandyman]

No worries - the folk who you see doing it on YT don't understand how MDF works. 👍😀

[@PapaGleb]

@@GosforthHandyman Thanks much for the help. Being a new "woodworker" (3 months since I made my shop), this is all so new to me and as great as YT it, there are always those questions that I cant find answer too. Its surprising but there are only 2-3 videos on pocket holing MDF on all of youtube.

[@charlesarnold4963]

Really nicely done and very informative. Please set up the force gauge the right way up!

[@GosforthHandyman]

Ha ha - it's all being upgraded soon. 😂👍

[@GosforthHandyman]

Can't turn it 'round btw - only fits the hanging thing that way 'round. 😢

[@charlesarnold4963]

Gosforth Handyman good. Looking forward to it.

[@garvielloken3929]

6:00 whats the difference between the silver and the gold?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Turbogold are self drilling and riffled shank. You can get Turbosilver too... same, just different colour I think. 👍

[@rjamsbury1]

Nice test - interesting how similar most of the results are. I wonder if the MDF itself limits to about 85kg pull?

[@GosforthHandyman]

I think with bigger screws I could get it past 150kg no probs. On the list though! 👍😀

[@rjamsbury1]

@@GosforthHandyman sounds like a self-challenge to me!

[@tonytony423]

They’ll be either Eastern European or China. That’s what kingfisher group do. But again the turbo gold screws are well above average screw. When you get used to a product and are happy with them it gives confidence.

[@Daynaleo1]

I had a old master trim carpenter tell me if you have a screw pull out of mdf, you can drill the hole oversize, glue in a piece of dowel that fits and it will allow you to put the screw back in the same spot. I have never tried this, but I wonder if you might test this with a couple of your screw picks, and see if it is a suitable repair, or the old man was pulling my chain.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Yes - defo. Would probably be stronger than the original screw since MDF takes glue very well and the dowel should take a screw very well. 👍

[@Daynaleo1]

Gosforth Handyman - now I thought about it, it might also be an excellent way to patch a misplaced Blum hinge. Although the dowel would show on the back of the door, it would be invisible from the front. Since most people don’t look at the backs of cabinet doors, a bit of paint might make it disappear.

[@hansdegroot8549]

Very interesting test. Thanks for sharing. What's the advantage of MDF above chipboard (both melamine coated or "pure")? Is it stronger, or lighter in weight? I was at a cabinet maker in my home town in Slovakia but het does not use MDF (only sometimes for kitchen cabinet-doors) In general it's too expensive here. People don't want it (or they don't know it)

[@drmkiwi]

Hi Hans, MDF has a much smoother surface and therefore makes it an ideal product for making "low cost" cabinets. I'd say you can probably make anything in MDF that you could with chipboard /particle board. MDF is made with long fibres whereas particle board is made with short grains/chips. Not sure about the weight, (both are incredibly heavy, compared to say plywood) As you probably know chipboard is lousy at holding a screw into the face and edge, whereas you can see from Andy's test results MDF does a pretty good job with holding a screw driven into the face (it is not as good on edge, but still better than chipboard in my experience!) My "guess" to your first question would be that MDF cabinets would no doubt last longer than a cabinet made out of chipboard. Do they primarily use melamine coated particle board for kitchen cabinets in Slovakia? What are you doing now? Cheers, David

[@hansdegroot8549]

Thanks David, for your extensive explanation. It seems that I'll have to find (buy) somewhere MDF (scrap pieces to begin with for trying things out) Yes, in Slovakia (at least according what I heard from the local kitchen cabinet maker) primarily melamine coated particle board is being used for kitchen cabinets. Your last question "What are you doing now?" I don't understand. At this moment I'm reacting on your explanation. In daily life I'm self-employed. I like DIY and I'd like to start up a kind of Handyman service.

[@drmkiwi]

You got it, I misunderstood your comment "i was at a cabinet maker in my home town". I had meant "what is your work/job now". Having been self employed, I feel this is a much better way to make a living. Do you also follow Peter Millard and Charlie DIYte they both communicate very well and offer a lot of info that's valuable to a handyman. All the best and maybe you can combine KZbin with your handyman business? (because I figure KZbin gives Andy (gosforth handyman), Peter (10 minute workshop) and Charlie (Charlie DIYte) some credibility and a leap over their competition) Cheers, David.

[@hansdegroot8549]

Thanks David. Yes, I follow Peter Millard (from spring this year or so). Through him I came to the YT Channel of Gosforth Handyman. The Charly DIY YT Channel I don't follow (till this very moment I did not know the existence of it). I'll for sure have a look there. I have so many ideas/plans for doing/making things but time and energy have their boundaries. I'd like to be a cat, which has 7 (9?) lives. But I'd like to have those lives all at the same time. Since this is not possible, I'll have to cope with the facts of "normal life".

[@GosforthHandyman]

Great comments all 'round. Just to add, MDF takes paint, screws really well (if you use the right screws) and takes glue very well. You can also do nice smooth routing (e.g. round-overs for window sills etc.). Melamine faced chipboard (MFC) is great for shelves etc. in cabinets as it doesn't need painting and the melamine is very hard wearing - but chipboard is terrible for screws. Both don't like water. Even moisture resistant MDF isn't completely immune to water damage. 👍

[@mikecrawshaw9727]

Brilliant test Tuesday Andy. Would like to know your views on pocket screws usage in MDF as I'm starting to use more in shelving and cabinets. Cheers

[@ChristopherClaudioSkierka]

ps good tip about the flange screw!!!

[@paulmcfadyen689]

Would have liked to see some reisser screws in there as that's what you get from Howdens and Magnet etc. Good test tho👍

[@gkinlen]

All the scientific studies claim that MDF is a homogeneous material. In my experience I've found that there are hard and soft areas which affects the holding property. Would appreciate others comments

[@GosforthHandyman]

Think it depends on the quality of the MDF - never had this problem. 👍

[@normanboyes4983]

But I prefer torx head screws. Interesting review - thank you.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Pozi 2 for me but each to their own! 👍

[@Muis83]

Recognize the voice from the podcasts with Peter, nice video 👍🏻

[@GosforthHandyman]

Podcast back soon! 👍

[@SirBenJamin_]

It would have been interesting if you had also tested the strength of a bolt (with a small sized washer) that way we could get a rough idea of how the screw axial force compares to the "Maximum" axial force the MDF itself can withhold. Hopefully I am not talking nonsense ...

[@GosforthHandyman]

I think even a small through bolt, like the sort used on cabinet door handles, would take more than my test jig could handle (300kg+). 👍