Faster alternative to glue & screw

[HantsHog]

I make small decorative boxes out of recycled pallet wood that has been planed to 18 - 20mm thick, glued and screwed together. I use a Trend Snappy countersink drill bit in one cordless drill and a separate cordless drill to screw, 8 screws (6gx1.25") per box and make about 60 boxes at a time. Result is a good sturdy box.

So far this has been fine but I am now looking to speed up the construction by replacing the drill, glue & screw process.

Does anyone have any recommendations? I have considered a nailer or perhaps self countersinking screws. Will a nailer produce a sturdy construction as I currently get with my screw and glue process?

Thanks

 

[Homerjh]

Glue and a nail/pin to help the box stay during zthe glue dry process?

What are the boxes used for, as will a pin and glue be enough to keep it solid?

 

[AndyT]

I reckon the sort of ring shank nails used to make the pallets in the first place would be strong enough - are you having fun getting them out?!

 

[HantsHog]

Glue and a nail/pin to help the box stay during zthe glue dry process?

What are the boxes used for, as will a pin and glue be enough to keep it solid?

They're used as insect boxes, butterflies, bees, ladybirds etc. The glue & screw is overkill but gives a good feel of quality. I'm tempted with a compressed air nailer/pinner and glue. Another option are screws that self pilot and countersink such as Ulti-mate II's.

 

[HantsHog]

I reckon the sort of ring shank nails used to make the pallets in the first place would be strong enough - are you having fun getting them out?!

Stripping the pallets is actually quite easy. Decent crow bar and powered nail puller helps.

 

[markblue777]

I reckon the sort of ring shank nails used to make the pallets in the first place would be strong enough - are you having fun getting them out?!

Stripping the pallets is actually quite easy. Decent crow bar and powered nail puller helps.

have you seen the pallet pal designed by issy swan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuOKyGmd7BY&list=UUO39zTYpvWL5jx2q15Ma_Hw

the plans are about $3 ish if i remember correctly so not to bad and could speed up your pallet ripping. Im planning on making one soon as it does look fairly useful.

Cheers
Mark