How to Win Big in the Outdoor Furniture Construction Industry

Attention all weekend woodworking warriors: has your wife just pinned an “easy” DIY outdoor furniture project? You know the one, it won’t take long (wink wink) and will look like a piece from a designer magazine when you finish. Thank you Pinterest for all those great ideas. And you can thank us for helping you achieve that designer look with more efficiency, beauty and stability.

Regardless if you are going to try your hand at making your own furniture or if you are a seasoned veteran crafting outdoor furniture for others, you can benefit from the Mini-SCRAIL^® fasteners.

But before we talk nuts and bolts, what exactly are you constructing? Think about where and how the furniture will be used. Will it always be under a covered structure or sitting out in the elements? There are many material options available for outdoor furniture from various woods to metal. Oak, pine or teak offer durability, but don’t forget that kiln dried hard wood is preferred as it will resist warping and splitting. You want to be sure to choose the best material to sustain a long lifespan. Determine if you will work with weatherproof or treated materials.

Ok, so you think you’re set? You have the plans, you know your material choice, and you have conducted an inventory of your tools. Now, have you considered which fasteners you’re going to buy? Not all fasteners are created equal. When you begin to shop, you’ll be faced with a big assortment of fastener options, some of which are not ideal for outdoor furniture. Fastener failure could result in injury if they don’t hold up when someone plops down on a chair. The last thing you need to deal with is stripped and snapped screws that aren’t strong enough. And no one wants black streaks running down those table legs. Or, rust spots forming near unprotected steel fasteners.

Consider using the Mini-SCRAIL^® collated fasteners. They feature most of the same advantages and innovations of all SCRAIL^® fasteners, but are especially practical and useful for furniture manufacturing applications. The Mini-SCRAIL^® are specifically sized for use in manufacturing all types of furniture, both for outdoor and indoor use. Their smaller size makes them easy to handle and perfect for small projects and areas where space is limited. And they can be utilized anywhere ordinary screws are used.

It is important that screws be set deeply and firmly on anything built with the intention of supporting weight, such as furniture and tables. By using Mini-SCRAIL^® fasteners, you increase load capacity, and in the end, create sturdier furniture. The available pan head design of the Mini-SCRAIL^® fastener is also a decorative element, which can enhance the overall beauty of the finished furniture. This can be a valuable benefit where appearance is as important as function. These collated fasteners are also available in a countersunk head style.

The BECK Fastener Group^® has been the leader in the manufacturing of new and innovative construction fasteners for over 100 years. The SCRAIL^® family of fasteners offers a product to meet most every construction need including the highly praised fasteners they have created for use in wood furniture.