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    Fire door hinge screws advice

    Hey all! Some help please? I have some fire doors that I’m trying to adjust as have come abit loose from the frames. Realised the person who fitted them a few years hadn’t done a great job. Odd screws used. Some missing etc. not sure how I didn’t spot these before. Anyway trying to sorting...
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    Twin slot shelving into concrete - can I use wood screws with plugs?

    I have twin slot uprights I'm fitting into a concrete and brick wall (concrete then brick i think). I'm planning to use 6mm x 50mm plug and 4.5mm x 60mm screws. Upright is 10mm in width so that will leave 50mm for the wall. Need to know which screws specifically. I don't need concrete screws as...
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    Unknown Object In Box of Screws

    What the Jeesus is this thing? Was in a box of decking screws. I'm guessing it's a part of the screw production machinery?
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    Impossible toilet seat replacement

    I've watched countless videos on YouTube and spend hours staring at this toilet and cannot figure out how to remove the seat. I can't access wingnuts (see the shape of the bowl). I can't remove the panels behind the toilet. I've tried pushing the grey buttons on the hinges, and even tried some...
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    What are these screws?

    Hiya, I'm fixing up an old glider chair which uses these in the reclining arms. A few are missing so need to replace them but Google image search isn't giving me the right thing. Hoping someone can help with type and size so I can just go off and buy some. Ta.
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    4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 mm screws. Why not just 4.0 and 5.0?

    I'm curious why the in between size is produced, and I know it's quite common in deck screws for example. Is a 5.0 mm screw really that different? I'd imagine they could save lots of money by standardising on 4.0 and 5.0 mm (I think 4.0 mm is usefully smaller). Is there an engineering reason for...
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    6 lobe drive 50mm bit?

    Got sent a few screws with "6 lobe drive" type screw head. Is there anywhere I can get a 50mm bit to fit my cordless screwdriver online UK otherwise I'm gazzumped ☹️
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    Stainless Wood Screws - Where?

    For years, on all my outside jobs using treated timber, I have been using Screwfix Ultra stainless woodscrews. They have worked fine and are not expensive. Now seem to be discontinued and replaced with Spax at twice the cost and mostly 200 per box so very expensive to buy. I really think its...
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    Are self drilling screws good for C16 timber?

    For anyone who has experience with them, do self-drilling screws actually work, particularly with denser C16/C24 timber? Would you drill a pilot hole anyway, even if you were using screws which advertise that you don't need one? For reference, I'm looking at these from the rivals. Can't see a...
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    Loose Rawl behind tile

    Hi all, fittings a shower screen today, when attempting to fix the T bracket, the screw is spinning in the plug. Issue is I can't get the screw out as it just spins, the Rawl is behind the tile and the hole has to be in this position. A small bracket is also on the screw making access to the...
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    Door hinge screws

    Hello. What screws are people using for door hinges. Normally buy stainless from Howdens but thinking about t star maybe. Had a look at online but nothing very helpful. Do like quality screws like spax. Thanks
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    Drilling into concrete lintel

    Hi, I am putting up a false ceiling using 3"x2" timber. I have screwed the frame to the wall above the window. I have used 10 mm x 100 mm frame screws made by rawlplug. The rawlplug goes about 60 mm into the lintel. The screws are spaced out by about 600 mm. I have been reading that some...
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    Right fixings for heavy radiator

    I have: 8x65mm fischer nylon wall plugs M6x80mm coach screws Are these suitable fixings to hang a 24kg radiator to a victorian solid brick wall? https://www.screwfix.com/p/acova-classic-horizontal-3-column-radiator-600-x-812mm-volcanic-3532btu/99405#product_additional_details_container
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    Size screw and plugs for radiator bracket

    What size screw and plugs (length wise) will be suitable for fixing a 20-25kg radiator to a solid brick wall? The old lime render, bonding and plaster come to about 50mm so I reckon another inch or so to penetrate actual solid bricks? Currently have these 80mm AND 90mm screws lying around and...
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    kitchen renovation quality

    Hello. We just got our kitchen renovated. Can I ask about your opinion about the following spotted issues? - gap between worktop upstand and wall (tiling was done before upstand on that side; upstand was done before on the other sides of the kitchen) - tiles not flat (same side) - visible...
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    What fixings for mounting cab to breese blocks/cinder block?

    Hi guys, Quick and easy one here... I've got to mount a network cab up in my loft. I'm not a fan of the mounting mechanism to be honest as it looks really flimsy but i'll give it the benefit of the doubt as it's how they sell them. I have to mount the cab to what looks like breese block and...
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    Decking Joists - Help

    Hello, last year I didn’t know how to screw a screw into a piece of wood and this weekend I’m looking to start a decking project. I’m just wondering if these https://www.screwfix.com/p/sabrefix-mini-hanger-50-x-65mm-10-pack/63868 joist hangers would be okay to use, the timber is 120x45mm and...
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    Which screw type should I use please

    I am about to line a workshop in 12mm hardwood ply. My question is which type of screw is best for this the one with a screw thread all the way up the shank or the ones with only half the length threaded please? For the rest of the spec I am guessing 5 x 50mm countersunk. Any other...
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    what screws to use to hold bathroom wall panels in place on tiling

    hey guys, i'm installing some bathroom wall panels and the recommendation is to screw them to the walls as well as using adhesive. my wall in this case is tiled, behind which is plaster and then brick. would i be correct in thinking i need to use some countersunk masonry screws? i'm relatively...
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    Fixings for wall hung vanity unit

    I’ve got an IKEA GODMORGON / ODENSVIK wall hung vanity unit with 2 drawers, approx 41kg in weight unloaded. I need to fix it to a wall consisting of 8mm tile - 12mm plasterboard - 34mm batten to a breeze block exterior wall. There are 4 single screw brackets to use. Obviously I want it secure...
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