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I'd say just use nice screws. Stainless torx makes sense. But 8x80 is massive, I'd say you don't need that size, 5x60 should be plenty for what I see on the drawing. Predrill, maybe pre sinking (🤔) isn't necessary.
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In one sense if it's left outside it's deterioration will have nothing to do with your workmanship - so on the other you'd maybe want a selection of different size timber to join in securing methods that allow a little movement.. - its a tough project
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8x80 stainless screws will cost a fortune.
At that size I'd just use timber frame screws from Screwfix or B&Q
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As a first furniture project I was going to make some Rietveld inspired Lounge Sofas like the Hay ones for our garden. Like This
145x19mm planed larch because I found some for cheap (relatively).
What screws would you use to attach the 1.2m seat and back sections to the arms?
Hay use dowel and maybe confirmat(?) screws, looking at the instructions. So I could do the same.
Or could I get away with just 8x80mm Stainless Screws, like Spax Universal T20 partial thread, or similar
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