Questions tagged [screws]
Questions relating to threaded fasteners and their use.
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Hanging Olympic Rings
So I read the "Advice on hanging gymnastic rings in garage rafters?" and I'm not satisfied with the responses. It's not that they weren't good it's just I still think it can be done safely ...
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What is this metal loop keeping me from removing screw from drywall?
I took a mirror off the bathroom wall that had been held up by the bracket pictured below. Most of the brackets were easy to remove from the wall, but for 2 of the 6 brackets the screw is just ...
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Are these shelves installed properly, or are they damaging the drywall?
We hired a handy person to mount some IKEA wall shelving a week ago. We haven't put anything on the shelves yet because the drywall around some of the screws appears to be bubbling/flaking. Not all, ...
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best way to plug unused screw holes in wood deck
my redwood 2x6 decking was originally screwed in from the top. the wood is in pretty decent shape, so i’m going to:
remove the planks
put joist tape on the joists
flip the planks over
use hidden ...
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How to determine what length and diameter GRK RSS screw to use?
I am planning out building an 8'x14' pergola. I am going to use pressure treated 6x6's for the posts and pressure treated 2x8's for the beams (14ft long). I've just learned about GRK RSS screws and ...
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Plastic washer placement for prefab corrugated roof
I'm putting together a prefab garden shed consisting entirely of sheet metal bracing and corrugated metal roofing. The instructions are extremely sparse. All of the bracing was connected by metal ...
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I want to add a shelf bracket to a sagging wooden shelf. What types of screws and wall anchors should I use?
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I've been told to use wood screws but I'm confused if the wood screws go into the wall or should those be drywall screws. Also what anchor and what size of stew should I ...
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Knobs but the fasteners are not with them. What are fasteners? Came w/tiny screws [duplicate]
I know these baby screws cannot go through a dresser. What are they even for? And what is a fasteber? New to this.thr[
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I have knobs for a dresser drawer, but the fasteners are not with them. What are fasteners? Came w/tiny screws
The baby screws in pic were screwed in but the depth is tiny... I looked up fasteners but they didn't look right. I will take a pic of drawers as well. Don't know what fasteners are really so I don't ...
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Where can I find a specific screw (pan head #10 wood screw) for a wall-mounted speaker
I have these wall speakers which weigh 13 lbs each. There is a keyhole mount in back for hanging them on the wall. The manual calls for a 2.5"-3" #10 pan head wood screw for mounting to the ...
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Finding right screws for electrical box
I'm trying to install a new ceiling light replacing an old fan. The light fixture is around 8 lbs in weight. The issue I'm running into is that I cannot find the right screws to use with this ...
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Attach black iron natural gas pipe to stucco
I am planning to run 1-1/4" black iron natural gas pipe around the outside of my house to supply an exterior tankless heater. The pipe needs to be attached to the wall and I'm planning to use two-...
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How to connect a seat to a chair's frame from below?
The chair has a relatively thin hard layer of wood (less than half an inch thick), over which there is the soft layer (cushion with a cover etc.). It used to have diagonally attached screws. Here's a ...
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How can I remove the covers of my shower’s handle to tighten the screws?
The handle of the door of my shower is a bit loose.
I think it is possible to tighten the screws, but they seem hidden by a cover, which I have not been able to remove using my fingers alone.
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How to fix stripped screw holes for dishwasher rack rails?
Four years ago, I installed a new GE plastic interior dishwasher, model GDF630PGMWW, in my kitchen. For the last year or two, the screws that attach the upper rack rails to the wall have occasionally ...
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