I bought some wall plugs-10mm and they dont fit in the wall.When i drill into the wall it seems like it wont drill any more and the wall plugs are sticking out.Does anyone know what ones i need to fit 2 and a half inch screws?
2007-09-23 03:45:52 · 7 answers · asked by collymore20 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Hi first of all let me say I'm quite new to answers and it annoys me when people ask a genuine question and the know it alls take the p***. Now Ive got that off my chest I'll answer the question.
Your screws at 2 1/2" long are likely to be a 10 or 12 gauge woodscrew in metric that's approx 65x6mm or 65x7mm. For both of these screws you can use a No. 10 plug which needs a 6.5mm masonry bit. Your problem with drilling the wall may be you've hit an obstruction (not that likely). You need to use a hammer drill and be patient you've probably hit a hard brick. If you think you've hit steel drill through it (not on hammer) with an HSS drill bit the same size as the masonry bit. This sounds complicated I could go on but trying to help and not confuse.
2007-09-23 08:45:02 · answer #1 · answered by the f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the diameter of the screws. Are they size 6, 8, 10 etc. Size 10 screws are suitable for red plugs for instance. Wall plugs are different colours for different size screws. You need a hammer drill, and a masonary bit to drill deep enough into the wall. The masonary drill must be the right size for the wall plug you use.
2007-09-23 13:37:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on thesize of the screw.
look on the box of screws, it'll say 2 1/2" then another no. like 6, 8, 10, 12 etc. then you buy the plugs to fit that size...
2007-09-23 11:42:53 · answer #3 · answered by crazy_gang1843 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you hit a stud; steel beam; coax cable; etc.
I don't use MM in measuring,,,no offense, and then to equate it with inches???
Not knowing at all your purpose or intent; Why that length of screw?
Not knowing the type of ANCHOR; again, for what purpose?
Certainly it sounds like you should re-locate the holes/anchors; define the need for any type; and the screw length; and adjust everything appropriately.
Steven Wolf
2007-09-23 11:00:19 · answer #4 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Insert a screw, if you can tighten it, you won't need the anchors.
2007-09-23 11:05:02 · answer #5 · answered by Snoonyb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only a woman would ask that.
2007-09-23 13:27:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
big ones ;)
2007-09-23 12:26:58 · answer #7 · answered by Rufus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋