How to fasten plywood to stand top.

[Afrashz]

Hey guys, I made a diy stand and want to fasten 3/4 inch plywood to the top. What is the best way to do this? Screws? Nails? Should I fasten the whole perimeter or just the corners? The plywood is slightly warped so crown up or crown down? Thanks for any advice

 

[Saltyreef]

I used a brad nailer for mine.
Screws would work nicely too. Im a fan of predrilling and counter sinking the holes and covering with wood putty.

 

[Afrashz]

I used a brad nailer for mine.
Screws would work nicely too. Im a fan of predrilling and counter sinking the holes and covering with wood putty.

Around the whole perimeter or just corners?

 

[Jekyl]

I just used screws on mine.

 

[Saltyreef]

Around the whole perimeter or just corners?

The whole perimeter as well as down the cross braces. You want it evenly secured especially if its warped.

 

[homer1475]

On my stand that has a seperate compartemnt for my electronics, I only nailed brad nailed the edge, and the center brace. Th weight of the tank will hold it down well enough. The nails will hold it from sliding.