Questions tagged [screws]
Questions relating to threaded fasteners and their use.
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Pocket hole disaster! What am I doing wrong?
I have two pieces of maple veneer plywood (3/4" thick) that I want to put together with pocket holes (controversial, I know, just hear me out). I have a Mullark pocket hole jig that I am clamping ...
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How do I remove a dishwasher that is screwed to a granite countertop?
The company that installed the granite countertops attached the dishwasher to the granite. I need to know how to remove the screws, without damaging the granite, in order to replace the dishwasher.
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What screw should I use for a ceiling fan?
I am installing a ceiling fan in a newly built home. There's already a cover there and plate with wiring and two different types of screws in there. I wasn't sure which screws to use to hang up the ...
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Where can I find/how can I make metal screws with black heads? [closed]
I have built some shelves that I specifically want to use black screws and washers for. Finding black metal washers was nearly impossible so I used some metal spray paint to make black ones. That ...
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How to remove screws deep in a mailbox that has a stripped head
I thought replacing this mailbox would be easy... four bolts out and a new mailbox (identical to the old which has exterior issues) in.
But then I noticed the four bolts were actually Phillips head ...
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How do I "rethread" a bolt/screw so it can be tightened?
This is a base for an exterior umbrella. The screw isn't threading to the base anymore so I can't tighten it.
Is there an inexpensive way to "rethread" screws?
Right now, it just spins.
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Are these screws / anchors good enough for mounting this decorative shelf on drywall?
See the images below. Are these small screws suitable for mounting this on drywall? If not, what should I be using?
I have two of these decorative shelves that are intended to display a few kids’ ...
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Would a cooking blowtorch be suitable for heating a seized nut?
I've seen that one of the best ways to loosen a seized nut is to heat it with a blowtorch. I have a cooking blowtorch which claims to reach 1300C but also says "for cooking use only". Is ...
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Anchor identification for custom shelving
Rookie hardware question: my father built our kids some custom shelves and gave me several sets of these wall anchors/bolts to install them. I know this is a wall anchor system but looks significantly ...
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What kind of screws are these?
The other eight have been inserted with no problem. I think the female part wasn't cut properly. But if I can identify the screws maybe I can determine what to do next.
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How do I remove my exterior door handle?
The inside handle of my front door has a hole like the picture instead of a screw. At first, I thought I could poke the spring with a thin pin, but that was not the case.
I bought a hex wrench set to ...
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Stripped screw on fiberglass electrical box
I made the never-again mistake of using a few fiberglass electrical gang boxes on my recent remodel. It seemed like fiberglass would be better than the plastic boxes, but I learned my lesson there, I ...
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How do I remove this broken screw without breaking the threaded hole it is in?
I was cleaning some built up calcium deposits in my shower and I noticed that the backplate for my shower handle had only one screw, so went to put another and noticed the screw was broken off in the ...
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Affixing Maple Paneling To Drywall
Building a set of floor to ceiling bookshelves along a wall in the living room. Using 2 7/8 wide, 3/8 thick hard maple wainscot for the backing of the shelves. Pricier but looks so much better than ...
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What kind of screw is this from a bar stool?
I have a barstool that has lost several examples of the screw pictured below, and I do not have calipers to measure it precisely. The screw is pictured atop a U.S. quarter coin.
Since the condition of ...
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Attaching a steel angle three-hole to a 2x4 red cedar joist
What is the holding pull-out strength difference,relatively speaking, between using wood screws or lag screws when attaching a steel angle plate three-hole to a red cedar 2 x 4 joist ? Access to only ...
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How do I unscrew a stuck cartridge from faucet?
how do I unscrew the cartridge for my double faucet? It’s stuck and spraying boiling water and vinegar in it didn’t help. I'm trying to fix a leaky tap (hot water leaks). This seems to be the issue.
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Drilling hole in wall near dryer vent?
I am trying to install a simple shelf on my wall near my laundry washer and dryer. I just measured the length of the shelf and I have to drill a hole and put an anchor/screw above where the dryer vent ...
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Help removing screws from this cabinet hinge
Hi I need help removing screws from the side of the cabinet hinge found inside the cabinet carcass. Turning the screws does nothing to loosen them out, they just spin around. The screws seem to be ...
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Completely stripped screw removal
I tried replaced one of the screws in a door frame and it completely stripped during installation and now its stuck. I have tried using a regular drill bit, extraction bit, duck tape, a hammer (to ...
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Drywall anchor/screw won’t go in but doesn’t appear to be stud
I’ve been installing curtains in my new rental (with approval!). I’m not a total novice but definitely lean towards that side. I was successful in two rooms, using a mix of drywall anchors and ...
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Remove tamper proof screw
I would like to open up this power extension but these strange screws are in the way. I need some way to unscrew this without damaging it. Anyone know what kind of screw this is? What keyword would ...
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How to replace an electrical panel face on a thick wall?
I have an electrical panel that uses the Siemens ECTS2 screws to mount the faceplate up to the rest of the panel. These screws are only about 1" long, and the wall is 1+1/8" thick, so the ...
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What is the best way of attaching chipboard/particle board/melamine kitchen cabinets to a brick wall?
Googling, I was surprised to find limited information on this. I only get "screw cabinets to wall".
However, I want to know:
What kind of screws? Normal, large, anchor, with wall plug, ...
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How to fix this cupboard knob back?
The threads in the door knob have worn out (stripped threads) and the knob came off. I am not sure how to fix it back other than supergluing it back on. What is the right way to fix it? I am thinking ...
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Screws and anchor to install leaning Ikea cabinet into wall
I live in the US and I am trying to buy wall anchors online for screwing a cabinet with only one row of legs onto a wall so it doesn't lean over. I should mention that the cabinets are from Ikea (...
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Removing two sided screws from studs
I have these screws left in the studs from floating shelf brackets. These are two-sided, with the end with the screws going into the studs and the other end with a bolt that the bracket attaches to.
I ...
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How to remove cam lock with screw stuck inside it?
I'm trying to reassemble this furniture but it has screw stuck inside a cam screw:
How do I remove the cam screw or the screw? I suppose the cam screw comes out first?
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Fill slotted head screws before painting?
I just removed [almost] 100 year old windows and it was a enormous effort to remove the paint from the screw slots and back them out. For my future self (or whomever might remove and restore when I’m ...
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Can you buy bolts that fit into holes designed for regular screws?
Referring back to my question here: Can you get nuts that attach to regular screws?
You can see that I have a metal pole with holes either side designed to be wide enough for a regular wood screw. It ...
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Lag screw pilot hole in softwood
Lag screw hole size specifications I found online suggest 15/64” pilot hole for 1/2” lag screw in softwood.
This is narrower than the body of the threaded part which appears to match my 3/8” drill bit....
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What's the correct way to think about wood's integrity when driving screws?
I've been reframing a closet door and have two studs that I've driven screws into and am now fastening sheets of drywall. I did this pretty haphazardly as a result of not having the correct tools ...
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I need some subfloor advice, please
I need some subfloor advice, please.
1. What size screws do you use to screw down the 3/4” plywood Subfloor to the floor joists?
2. The kitchen has two layers installed already. 3/4” Subfloor with a 5/...
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Best way to mount stuff on 5/8" thick shiplap board wall?
We have a shiplap accent wall (5/8" thick pine boards) where we need to mount some wall coat hangers and other stuff that will be relatively heavy. Should we just mount items with screws or use ...
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How to find replacement cabinet hinge screws with large diameter, flat tip and coarse thread
I'm upgrading some hinges on frameless MDF cabinets and need to source additional screws that will ideally match the existing threaded holes. The screws securing these hinges are unique to me, but ...
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Can I ceiling mount a 15 lbs projector on drywall + 0.5 inch plywood?
I am about to mount a 15 lbs projector ( x3000i ) on my ceiling. None of my ceiling joist is at dead center so I drilled a 0.5 inch plywood ( 30inch x 20inch ) between two joists.
Now can I mount ...
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Screw size for blue old work outlet boxes to hold wings
I’m not sure of the exact terminology here, but on an old work blue receptacle box you have the two screws that connect to wings that hold the box tight against the wall. I’m trying to install this on ...
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Is this enough stud to attach drywall to?
I'm working on some framing. On an interior corner, because of where the divider wall ended up being, I've got only 5/8" of stud showing beyond where the perpendicular wall comes out.
Is that ...
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Window Planter Box
I want to start this off by saying I’m a beginner, so if something is obvious, I’m sorry but I’m just learning. Anyways, I have a 4 foot long by 1 foot deep by 1 foot tall window planter box. My first ...
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How to remove built-in screws from door handle knobs
Many replacement door handle knobs come with a screw built-in. Some have it glued, but I don't think this is the case for the one in the photo.
I want to remove that screw, to reuse another one I ...
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How to remove threaded insert that went in wrong?
I am attaching a cable management tray to the underside of my solid wood desk (acacia). I heard about threaded inserts which are good for when you want to disassemble things frequently. That sounded ...
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Cannot remove set screw in deadbolt thumb turn
I'm trying to remove the thumb turn on my door. There appears to be a set screw that's preventing the knob from coming off. I believe the manufacturer of the lock is Lawrence Hardware.
I have tried ...
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What kind of screw has a wide flange with a smaller head above?
What is the exact name of this screw type?
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How to prevent removal of cross-cut bolts for security? [closed]
This is the opposite to a common DIY question, where people have a stripped or rusted screw or bolt and want to unscrew it.
In my case, I've just built a bike shed. It's held together by thin bolts ...
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Easiest way to remove 3/16" drive rivets from a lower screen door hinge?
What's the easiest way to remove the rivets from my lower hinge without damaging the screen door jamb.
A video of the lower hinge with rivets:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqJT5Y5BNms&t=206s
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What's the shear strength of a 5.0 x 50mm wood screw?
I'm going to be installing a decoupled ceiling into wood joists. The system comprises of clips that each take 4 screws. Each 1.2m x 1.2m 36kg plasterboard will be attached to 12 of these clips total.
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Which one of these is M6 and which is M5? [duplicate]
I’m assembling something bought from the store. Neither screw is labelled, and the manual says one of them is M5x10mm and the other is M6x10mm. I cannot tell which is which. Please help.
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How can I remove these bolts that connect my safe to the wall?
So in my room I have this safe I want to remove it because it's in an inconvenient spot and rather have it in another room. I have these bolts inside of the safe that are in my wall and the problem is,...
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What kind of screws do I use to secure a toilet flange to the floor in new construction?
I'm installing the DWV plumbing in my new addition. I've located the toilet flange and have temporarily screwed it to the OSB subfloor using a couple of coated decking screws so I can continue with ...
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What are these screws called?
First is this black screw that has fine thread which goes to the head. There is a corresponding part that the screw enters which is on the left. This part was firmly stuck inside chip wood of desk but ...
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