A wood screw is used to fasten equipment to a wood base.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only with adhesives
• D. Not allowed

Answer: (B)

Fasteners are chosen based on the load they must carry and the material they go into. Wood screws are designed to bite into wood and hold pieces of wood together, but they’re not the best choice for securing equipment to a wood base when you’re dealing with significant load, movement, or vibration. They can loosen, strip the wood threads, or pull out under pull‑out or shear forces.

For mounting equipment to a wood base, you typically use fasteners with greater withdrawal resistance, such as lag screws (lag bolts) or through-b bolts with washers and nuts, sometimes with a mounting plate or inserts in the wood to take machine screws. Pre drilling helps prevent splitting and ensures the fasteners seat properly.

So, while a wood screw can sometimes be used, it’s not the standard or most reliable method for fastening equipment to a wood base.