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Finally, the screw size should match the anchor size. Always purchase the screws and anchors together, because if the screw is too large it will bind in the anchor, and the anchor will twist loose. If the screws are too small, it will not spread the anchor open and secure to the Sheetrock.
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There are many kinds of wall anchors on the market today and it seems everyone wants to reinvent the wheel. However, in many applications, you cannot beat the old, proven way of doing things. Plastic anchors have been around a long time. But, having them work successfully is a common complaint, and in most instances the reason for failure is operator error, not faulty design. Plastic anchors should be used for Sheetrock application only, even though package details claim they can be used in brick or block applications; masonry does not allow the anchors to spread properly. The hole size is critical to the success of the anchor. The drill bit should be no larger than the small end of the anchor, and I find choosing a bit one size smaller than the package recommends gives you better success. It should not be easy to slip the anchor into the hole in the Sheetrock. Instead, place the anchor securely with a hammer. Finally, the screw size should match the anchor size. Always purchase the screws and anchors together, because if the screw is too large it will bind in the anchor, and the anchor will twist loose. If the screws are too small, it will not spread the anchor open and secure to the Sheetrock. For many do-it-yourselfers this may seem like an insignificant tip, but sometimes the smallest jobs can lead to the most aggravations. Tom Tynan has a degree in architecture from the University of Miami, Fla., and is host of the “Homeshow” on KILT-AM (610), 8-11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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This pilot hole should be deep enough so that it penetrates the wood a distance of about one-half to two-thirds of the screw's threaded length. If you are planning to countersink the screw head, a third hole, equal to the diameter of the head, will be needed at the surface.
The round-head screws are most often used with washers or to fasten metal and plastic fixtures to wood. As shown in the drawing, screw sizes are determined by length and by the diameter of the body or shank. The root diameter is the solid portion inside the threads. This is the dimension used when determining the size of the pilot hole needed for that particular size screw. The length of a wood screw is specified in inches and fractions of an inch, but its diameter is specified by gauge number. The most common gauge sizes in local stores range from two (slightly more than one-sixteenth inch in diameter) to 16 (about one-quarter inch in diameter). Still larger sizes (up to 24) are available from large suppliers or on special order. Most wood screws sold in hardware stores, lumberyards and similar retail outlets have standard slotted heads that fit flat-blade screwdrivers. However, screwdrivers come in many different sizes, with blades of different thickness and width, so it is important that you select a blade that will fit snugly inside the slot. The screwdriver blade should also be about the same width as the screw head. If the blade is wider, its corners will dig into the wood as the screw is driven down. If the blade is much narrower than the head it will be much harder to drive the screw down, and the blade will be much more likely to slip. Not all wood screws have straight, slotted heads. Some have crossslot heads, called Phillips-head screws. These come with the same style heads as slotted screws, and they require a Phillips screwdriver with matching cross-slot blade.
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