Do lubricants help in screw installation?

21 October 2025

One for the installers, construction managers and engineers: Got 2 minutes to see how construction teams can save time and energy? Lubricants make a mass difference in screw installation … but what about long-term joint integrity?

Ever wondered if lubricating a fastener before driving it into wood actually helps? Well, we did! For years, this question has been floating around our shop, but nobody had ever really measured it. So, in true trailblazer fashion, we decided to find out for ourselves.

Our mission: Measure the drive-in torque of a fastener with and without lubrication.

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WoodWorks Issue – 21 Oct 2025

Welcome

Greetings from your WoodWorks team. This issue lands in your inbox while we are running the Bioeconomy Innovations and Residues2Revenues conferences in Rotorua (21-22 October). Our next event is the WoodWorks Conference, 4-5 November in Rotorua. Registrations are going strong – so register now before it sells out.

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