What Hardware for wooden brewstand?

[Stovetop535]

I finally picked up the lumber to make my brewstand. Single tier, 3 burners and 2 pumps. I rummaged through the reject pile of lumber at HD and was able to pick up almost everything at 70% off. It is not going to be a cosmetically pretty brewstand like some I have seen on here, but budget wise it will work.

My question is, can I get by using my framing nailer to connect my 2x6 and 2x8's to my 4x4 posts in the corners, or should I use carriage bolts or lag screws?

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/scubas-herms-build-36267/

That is most of my inspiration, along with a few other stands and threads I have saved. I have a ton of extra 6d nails for my framing nailer ranging from 2.5 to 3.5". If these will work I would like to use them up, especially since they would be a lot cheaper than buying the other hardware.

Thanks
Alex

 

[ryan_george]

Mine is built from 2x4s and I just use framing screws. I prefer screws to bolts because they are much less likely to pull out.

 

[Stealthcruiser]

Wooden pegs.........

 

[Stovetop535]

That's good to hear. I also have some left over construction adhesive I can use along with the nails.

I just really don't want to buy all the lags or Carriage bolts unless I don't have to.

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