I bought pretty sturdy screws, they're for wood as I was told and they"re about 3-4 inches long. I drilled a hole (smaller in diameter) into the wall, which the wall is made out of solid wood, so that the screw goes in easier. But when I put the screw in, after about half the way they don't go any further as easy as until here. When I put more pressure on them and try to force them in they just break in half, although the hole is pre-drilled all the way.
What should I do??
Thanks!
2007-11-07 09:54:39 · 12 answers · asked by Paul 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
You probably have cheap screws. Get some construction grade ones, or try drilling a slightly larger pilot hole.
There isn't much you need 3 or 4 inch screws for, you could probably also try shorter ones.
2007-11-07 10:30:50 · answer #1 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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I bought pretty sturdy screws, they're for wood as I was told and they"re about 3-4 inches long. I drilled a hole (smaller in diameter) into the wall, which the wall is made out of solid wood, so that the screw goes in easier. But when I put the screw in, after about half the way they...
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2016-10-14 09:13:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As others have suggested a pilot hole will make the project go better and faster. The tip should fit the screw as well. A loosely fit tip will cause problems too. Don't force the screw into the wood but let it go in at it's own speed and just keep up pressure so the driver tip does not jump out of the screw head.
2016-03-22 15:02:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep in mind that you wall is only 4 1/2" thick. No matter what you are atempting to hand or do you don't need all that screw. Try using a 2" screw
2007-11-07 18:23:58 · answer #5 · answered by hebers1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1, The screws you are using might not be good quality. #2, try drilling the pilot hole slightly larger in diameter. An old wood workers trick is to lubricate the screws with liquid soap before screwing into pilot hole. Good luck
2007-11-07 15:30:20 · answer #6 · answered by luther 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they all break off at the same length, maybe you are hitting something in the wall. Try lubing the screws on a bar of soap before screwing them in.
2007-11-07 15:37:17 · answer #7 · answered by Bobo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the screws not you. Try using "Deckmate" screws. They do not fail, and never break. They have two versions, one uses a no. 2 phillips bit, the other uses a no. 3. Get the #3 size. Home Depot and Lowes both sell them.
2007-11-07 12:23:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why are they 3-4" long, they will only grip in the thickness of the wood, they may also be binding on a solid wall behind which is why they are breaking.
2007-11-07 10:04:09 · answer #9 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Drag the screws across a soft bar of soap first. The soap provides lubrication . Works great.
2007-11-07 15:37:53 · answer #10 · answered by James 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋