Wood Screws Education and Training

Finding wood screws education and training online

By J. Stoltzfus, writer/programmer LOCAL CITIZEN

So learning to use wood screws is no big deal, right? Not according to the pros: there are a lot of tricks and tips you can get from a veteran carpenter about how to successfully join pieces of wood with wood screws, not just in a mediocre way, but in a "perfect union of surfaces." For anything from cabinets to tables, this is extremely important.

You can find some of today's top training and education for wood screws online at sites that show you what kind of options are out there for getting these skills under your belt. Those looking for developing fastening skills might gravitate toward:

1. Site-based classes that cover all of the ways industrial workers or carpenters use wood screws to join surfaces.

2. Comprehensive e-learning course on fastening, including wood screws uses.

3. Specialized workshop on how to work wood screws and other fasteners into superior craftsmanship.

Connect with screw industry trade groups for educational opportunities

Industry trade groups will keep you up to date on standards in the screw industry, particularly for government contracting.
Try: The Los Angeles Fastener Association hosts training sessions for members, leading to a professional certification. Find more training opportunities through other regional fastener associations with this list from the National Fastener Distributor Association. Find a large amount of technical and standards information at the Industrial Fasteners Institute.

Use site based wood screws and fastening courses

One method is to go to a specific "school" environment to take classes in fastening carpentry and what makes wood assembly work. This kind of training can be just what is needed to get a worker completely knowledgeable about how to use wood screws and fasteners in a shop or work place, whether it's deck screws, screws for framing, flat head wood screws, or other wood fasteners.
Try: Texas T and I offers site-based training relevant to carpentry fastening, including uses of wood screws in constructing wood assemblies. Find more carpenter classes in your area through the Education Portal.

Find e-courses in wood screws and fasteners uses

Another route for those who don't have the time or resources for locating a physical learning environment is online training. Specific online education sites will get you toward similar classes in fastening and the use of fasteners like screws for wood online.
Try: You can find online options for learning about screw carpentry plus a lot more at the Southern Regional Education Board's Electronic Campus for Adults and E-Learners. Find more in carpentry distance learning at Course Advisor.

Engage in specialized wood fasteners workshops and seminars

Yet another option is to choose a high-powered seminar type course in craftsmanship that will cover fastening. Ask the representatives of these finer institutions specifically how their curriculum will give you insight into fastening with wood screws (such as brass wood screws, bronze wood screws, or other quality wood screw types) or other wood joiners (like glue and putty).
Try: Special workshops at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship will assimilate fastener and screw training into more specialized teaching on quality for those who want more skill in detail work. Find more of these seminar type courses at the Center for Essential Education's School of Woodworking.

Check screw manufacturers for how-to tips

Screw manufacturers typically display detailed product specs and useage instructions for the wide variety of wood screws on the market.
Try: American Fastener Technologies Corporation presents a mini-library on screws, including a chart of proper drill bit sizes for different screw sizes. Fastenal has a detailed guide on how to use anchor screws.

Don't overlook the role that fastening plays in any particular course. Be clear about your needs with the folks at enrollment to figure out where you can get maximum relevance in your wood fasteners training courses.