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Nails or Screws in deck on flatrack?

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James

02-23-2003 05:31:42




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I've seen some of you casually mention that you nail the decks on your hayracks. Are there benefits either way Nails vs. Screws?




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d

03-02-2003 20:58:11




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 Re: Nails or Screws in deck on flatrack? in reply to James, 02-23-2003 05:31:42  
Ring shank nails work ok for flat bed wagons. 30 years ago we rebuilt a couple wodden bale thrower boxs--no workie, as when the bales were thrown at the sides it snapped the nails off the first day bailing. A softer ring shank would work probably. Smooth shank will work out.



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JJBUTSON

02-27-2003 19:26:26




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 Re: Nails or Screws in deck on flatrack? in reply to James, 02-23-2003 05:31:42  
I've built a few flat beds and also work as a carpenter. correct screws won't pull out but they will shear of very quickly. rough feilds bumps and nudged corner posts and you would be replacing nails in it. twist shank deck nails would be best bet. pole barn nails are great too but you end up with nasty looking rust spots. all that hard work you want it to be prety don't you. good luck.



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JJBUTSON

02-27-2003 19:26:02




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 Re: Nails or Screws in deck on flatrack? in reply to James, 02-23-2003 05:31:42  
I've built a few flat beds and also work as a carpenter. correct screws won't pull out but they will shear of very quickly. rough feilds bumps and nudged corner posts and you would be replacing nails in it. twist shank deck nails would be best bet. pole barn nails are great too but you end up with nasty looking rust spots. all that hard work you want it to be prety don't you. good luck.



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kydavid

02-23-2003 08:32:03




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 Re: Nails or Screws in deck on flatrack? in reply to James, 02-23-2003 05:31:42  
If you use common nails they will work out. At minimum use 16d coated sinkers. I build all of mine using case hardened fence plank (twist) nails or in a pinch pole barn (ribbed) nails. Neither will work loose or come out and worse than screws. Lots faster to build, and cheaper. Fence plank nails have been running me $70.00 for 50#. I do use 3/8 carriage bolts on the side boards, nails to attach flat (variable x 6/4" x 8') to runners. Build a bunch every year to sell, only 1 bill back in 6 years (515 flats), runner warped. My retail on 20' flats w/ standard tail gate is $425, installed on your gear.

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Charlie

02-23-2003 08:07:14




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 Re: Nails or Screws in deck on flatrack? in reply to James, 02-23-2003 05:31:42  
Nails will work their way out with the heating of the lumber in the summer time. Screws will hold better and don't work their way out.



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DW

02-23-2003 05:59:25




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 Re: Nails or Screws in deck on flatrack? in reply to James, 02-23-2003 05:31:42  
Screws will hold better. Vortex screws cost more but are easier to screw in.



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