Uploaded January 2017 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
ATTN: Viewers in Canada now have access to tools used in this video through Amazon.ca to get the low online prices you expect WITHOUT extra import duties, etc! Go to: amazon.ca/shop/nextlevelcarpentry?listId=2OWZ253F4BCVT&ref=idea_share_inf to find tools and supplies seen used in this video if you can't find them locally. Purchases made through these links are the same low online prices you expect but Amazon.ca pays small ad fees to Next Level Carpentry which I really appreciate... thank you!!
Fastening wood quickly and securely to concrete is a simple job with this method from my contractor's 'Bag-o-Tricks'. Learn how to use standard construction screws to attach wood (or just about any other material) to any type of foundation wall or concrete/masonry surface with consistent, predictable results!
Focus on the main message here: ANY fastener that strips out when being driven can be made to grab firmly by simply adding a piece of copper wire to the hole! Don't get bent out of shape by the whole 'galvanic reaction' thing... unless the concrete is quite wet it's not a reasonable concern IMHO and you should focus on solving the wet concrete issue first.
These links take you to my Amazon Influencer's page where there's a list of some of the tools I use on this type of project:
DeWalt DWD 520 hammerdrill (Bosch no longer makes the drill I use in the video so I use this one now):
amazon.com/dp/B002IAW0DA/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.29WVINIJF4EUJ
Bosch masonry drillbit set:
amazon.com/dp/B0000TZYZC/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.29WVINIJF4EUJ
Makita 18v brushless cordless drill kit... my favorite!
amazon.com/dp/B01M1BYJAG/?ref=idea_lv_dp_
Clic Readers cheater glasses:
amazon.com/dp/B00U0BEI2U/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.Q1W9HXK27265
3M Band Style Hearing Protector:
amazon.com/dp/B000LNKDEE/?ref=idea_lv_dp_
This Amazon page shows a whole bunch more tools I use in the Next Level Carpentry shop and recommend for handling a very diverse range of projects:
amazon.com/shop/nextlevelcarpentry?listId=29WVINIJF4EUJ&ref=idea_share_inf
Amazon pays small ad fees to Next Level Carpentry from any sales which helps support this channel and is greatly appreciated!
ATTN: Viewers in Canada now have access to tools used in this video through Amazon.ca to get the low online prices you expect WITHOUT extra import duties, etc! Go to: amazon.ca/shop/nextlevelcarpentry?listId=2OWZ253F4BCVT&ref=idea_share_inf to find tools and supplies seen used in this video if you can't find them locally. Purchases made through these links are the same low online prices you expect but Amazon.ca pays small ad fees to Next Level Carpentry which I really appreciate... thank you!!
Fastening wood quickly and securely to concrete is a simple job with this method from my contractor's 'Bag-o-Tricks'. Learn how to use standard construction screws to attach wood (or just about any other material) to any type of foundation wall or concrete/masonry surface with consistent, predictable results!
Focus on the main message here: ANY fastener that strips out when being driven can be made to grab firmly by simply adding a piece of copper wire to the hole! Don't get bent out of shape by the whole 'galvanic reaction' thing... unless the concrete is quite wet it's not a reasonable concern IMHO and you should focus on solving the wet concrete issue first.
These links take you to my Amazon Influencer's page where there's a list of some of the tools I use on this type of project:
DeWalt DWD 520 hammerdrill (Bosch no longer makes the drill I use in the video so I use this one now):
amazon.com/dp/B002IAW0DA/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.29WVINIJF4EUJ
Bosch masonry drillbit set:
amazon.com/dp/B0000TZYZC/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.29WVINIJF4EUJ
Makita 18v brushless cordless drill kit... my favorite!
amazon.com/dp/B01M1BYJAG/?ref=idea_lv_dp_
Clic Readers cheater glasses:
amazon.com/dp/B00U0BEI2U/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.Q1W9HXK27265
3M Band Style Hearing Protector:
amazon.com/dp/B000LNKDEE/?ref=idea_lv_dp_
This Amazon page shows a whole bunch more tools I use in the Next Level Carpentry shop and recommend for handling a very diverse range of projects:
amazon.com/shop/nextlevelcarpentry?listId=29WVINIJF4EUJ&ref=idea_share_inf
Amazon pays small ad fees to Next Level Carpentry from any sales which helps support this channel and is greatly appreciated!
