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Should I attach the toilet flange to the floating sub-floor, or through that into the cement
Using the concrete for support is probably better but given your reluctance, if you choose not to: screwing to a thin subfloor that is actually floating is a bad idea. Make a spacer ring to fit ...
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Does anyone know what type is screw this is?
It’s a flanged hex-head machine cap screw with an internal hex drive. Breaking that down into pieces:
Hex-head: Should be self explanatory.
Flanged: the circular protrusion at the base of the head is ...
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Does anyone know what type is screw this is?
Answering based on the question and also OP comments above: the goal is to buy an identical screw for an office chair.
If you don't care about the dual head, it's a common screw. Take it to any ...
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Should I attach the toilet flange to the floating sub-floor, or through that into the cement
In my area of the country the majority of homes are built on cement slabs. In these instances toilet flanges are anchored into the concrete.
In practical terms the screws to anchor into the Dricore ...
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Repair Improper Ceiling Fan Mount
If you're going to use #10 screws, fill the holes with a few toothpicks to tighten up the fit. The 1.5" screws are too short for the box and fan bracket because you'll need 1/4" to clear the ...
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Repair Improper Ceiling Fan Mount
If on a truss/joist, you will have a minimum of 3.5 inches of wood to screw into.
#12 screws should take care of any screw damage wood from the smaller screws.
Make sure no wires/cables are in the ...
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Are Construction Screws equivalent to a framing nails?
Screws are always better but you can go with ringshank nails. Just don't try and pull them out. It's easier to get more lumber.
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Are Construction Screws equivalent to a framing nails?
ok first of all a 16d is more like a .161 so no where close to a 131 you can not buy a framing nail for a framing gun that meets code ... unless its under 2 inch ... from personal experience the GRK ...
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Looking for drill bit tapered to match pencil sharpener
Use the Veritas Plugger at an angle - leaving an oval hole. Find a twig from oak or ash or? Sharpen in pencil sharpener - insert sharpened twig - sand flush. Rings in twig create the appearance of a ...
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Where to locate vinyl window screws?
Ideally, your preferred location for your anchors is marked in blue.
Do not put anchors into the sill of the unit. Locate your jamb anchors about 6" from the top and bottom with at least 1 ...
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