Screws for Red Cedar

[Tim Oliver]

   Being as i am new to this site and this system, I am currently starting several projects using Eastern Red Cedar. While it is harder than pine, it is softer than most hardwoods. Which screw would be best for these projects? Some will be indoor and some outdoor. Looking forward to using this but as in most of my projects i research best possible way to do before starting. Thanks guys/gals

[james wilhelm]

Tim,  I just built a glider  out of Cedar and used coarse  blue - kote , you can also use stainless !!  I also plug and sand all my pocket holes , have a great day, JIM !!!

[Tim Oliver]

  Thanks.. gotta get a drill press to make the plugs, unless i can find them for Cedar.. I have found them for Western but not Eastern.. Thanks for your assistance. Think i will go with Stainless.

james wilhelm said:

Tim,  I just built a glider  out of Cedar and used coarse  blue - kote , you can also use stainless !!  I also plug and sand all my pocket holes , have a great day, JIM !!!

[james wilhelm]

Tim , Kreg dose have some , also amazon , not sure if they are east or west , you can also check with Rockler and woodcraft, think when I did my glider I used pine plugs and stained them cedar, good luck and have a great wood working day , JIM !!
Tim Oliver said:

  Thanks.. gotta get a drill press to make the plugs, unless i can find them for Cedar.. I have found them for Western but not Eastern.. Thanks for your assistance. Think i will go with Stainless.

james wilhelm said:

Tim,  I just built a glider  out of Cedar and used coarse  blue - kote , you can also use stainless !!  I also plug and sand all my pocket holes , have a great day, JIM !!!