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Yes screws work and are probably better and recommended. My 6" mirror came with the small 3/4" light grade nails but lots of them. I copied the same design with my 10" although I have a feeling I put some screws instead later for shipping. I can't find either box at present to check.
I found the reference book that describes the box. It is called "Building A Low Cost Telescope" by Eric Witcombe. It is the best book for doing a first mirror and mine shows proof of that with black pitch between the pages. This book does say screws and specifically says not to use nails for the mirror box. I later bought Texereau but the simplicity of the Witcombe book just makes it so easy for the beginner mirror maker.
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