The wood screws were brace,the type of bolts you would buy for putting together some nice deck furniture ,came 2 to a pack at a cost of $2.45 at Home Depot.You will find these at most hardware stores ,these were found on the bolt isle in the drawer section ,the size , 7mm x 70mm .I would say once you have a nut jb glued at the end you have no chance of it slipping into the head ,worth the effort.