Screws not lining up
Discussion
I am being defeated by the most basic of DIY jobs.
I need to put some of these brackets onto a concrete wall
http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mtBTcAIw8-J...
I have measured up where I need the bracket, marked 3 holes and put in wall plugs. I am finding though that not all 3 holes line up perfectly - I can get 2 in but not the 3rd.
I have tried this twice now and have the same problem.
The kit does not come with wall plugs so I am using my on Rawlplug Uno wall plug which is the right size for the screw.
I think the problem is that the centre of the hole in the bracket does not match the exact centre of the wall plug - it only has to be slightly out to be wrong.
My holes appear to be straight in rather than at an angle.
Any tips?
I need to put some of these brackets onto a concrete wall
http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mtBTcAIw8-J...
I have measured up where I need the bracket, marked 3 holes and put in wall plugs. I am finding though that not all 3 holes line up perfectly - I can get 2 in but not the 3rd.
I have tried this twice now and have the same problem.
The kit does not come with wall plugs so I am using my on Rawlplug Uno wall plug which is the right size for the screw.
I think the problem is that the centre of the hole in the bracket does not match the exact centre of the wall plug - it only has to be slightly out to be wrong.
My holes appear to be straight in rather than at an angle.
Any tips?
1 – I did drill with the hammer mode off for reasons given
2 – screws are absolute ste, they are too soft so have bought new ones
3 – 3rd hole is only off a small amount
4 – I always screw things in a bit at a time rather than forcing them one at a time but its not working.
I will try a slightly bigger hole and if not also try the method of drilling one hole and then marking the next hole and so on .
2 – screws are absolute ste, they are too soft so have bought new ones
3 – 3rd hole is only off a small amount
4 – I always screw things in a bit at a time rather than forcing them one at a time but its not working.
I will try a slightly bigger hole and if not also try the method of drilling one hole and then marking the next hole and so on .
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