Some Simple DIY Tips for Wall Plugs / Anchors!
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- Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
- Welcome back to the Gosforth Handyman Tips Library! Today I'm giving you a few simple tips when using the humble yellow, red or brown wall plugs / anchors. These are only for if you're using these plugs in solid walls. I'll do a separate vid covering hollow walls, dot & dab and thermalite / aircrete. Remember you want to pick a screw length to ensure full contact with the plug throughout it's length - so bear that in mind. Obviously that will depend on what you're attaching to the wall. Always follow the manufacturer's maximum recommended loadings.
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For many years, I worked for the Rawlplug Company.
In the R & D Department within the factory, a 1 ton block of concrete was positioned in the middle of the floor.
A small hole was then drilled in the exact centre of it and a red Rawlplug tapped tightly into the hole.
An eye-hook was screwed fully down into the red Rawlplug.
A portable crane was then used to lift and suspend the concrete block approximately 20 mm off the floor.
Visitors were always shown this feat of strength of the Rawlplug.
Rawlplug released a series of plastic plugs a few years ago called Rawlplug Uno.
I have found them brilliant in concrete walls, you do have to make sure the hole and screw size are correct for the plug you are using.
They do claim you can use them in plasterboard walls, never tried it but I'm curious if it works
Every day's a school day, I'm in my 60's, never thought of yellow in red or two in line. Thanks
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Likewise - I'm 65 and never thought of doing that !
Never cease to amaze me; been using this sort of stuff for YEARS and yet Andy can still show stuff in a different light. Brilliantly done!
Started watching without much expectations ... and actually learned a LOT. No wonder you have so many subs. Even on "trivial" subjects you extract gold for people that are no newbies. Very well done !!!!
When drilling into a plaster wall the hammer action tends to cause more damage to the plaster so I like to leave the hammer action off while going through the softer plaster and only turn it on when I hit brick hard enough to need it. Sometimes you can go deep enough for the plug without needing it at all. It's also easier to stop the bit from drifting when starting the hole without the hammer action.
Handy tip , thanks
No way. You have changed my life! My solution to stop the bit drifting was to use a bullet tipped masonry bit. That really helped but your tip is awesome. Maybe I am thick for not working it out for myself, but hey ho! Thank you.
If you are just starting out on your DIY journey then watch this video! Great explanation of correct use of both basic wall plugs and drill bits - thank you.
One of the best bids you have done hands down
Thank you for making this video. It answers so many queries where I’ve just guessed on past projects without really knowing what sizes for wall plugs, screws, drill bits & correct uses and hoped for the best. Subscribed 👍🏼
One of the best vids you have done hands down
Excellent that you take the time to explain and display the basics. Very useful to learn for the beginners like me.
Awesome thanks for this! Made a bit of a mess when installing floating shelves and felt not so good but this has been useful! Fingers crossed now, feeling positive
This video was very helpful considering my house is all concrete. In fact, all your videos are very good. Much appreciated 👍🏼
Nice tip for the plug in plug! Would of never thought of that! Just came accross your channel recently as a reccomended channel, and already binged many of your videos! I also live in Ryton so from your neck of the woods!
Excellent video, so much useful information and clarification of plug & screw sizes. This has just solved several issues for this beginner DIYer. Thanks!
Fantastic Andy Thank you. More tips for my library. Never thought of running them back to back. Will now. 👍👍👍👍
No worries! 👍👊
Great tips as ever Mr Gosforth! 👍 Keep them coming.
great tips as usual. Love the two plug and the plug in plug
As always. Excellent tips and useful info. Nice one.
Excellent video tanx for the upload looking forward to dot and dab wall video can't usually get a good fixing on them walls👍
Been doing this stuff for many years, but learnt a lot ty 👍👍
Brilliant explanations. Just watched a few if your videos and so easy to understand.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Interesting video and it was worth watching for the yellow inside a red let alone anything else.
Stay safe.
I love this video. Most people wouldn't think to explain all these different scenarios in which difficulties can arise. I love the level of detail here. So, you can only carry so much stuff around on your jobs, especially when you always carry around the essential framed photo of His Royal Highness (RIP).
Totally useful...for a novice..a great watch on Sunday evening.
Simple, but brilliant.....well done
Just to echo other people's comments. A great video, wasn't expecting much but learnt a lot. It was presented with clear imagery, good narration and explanations - I've subscribed
Mate, you just saved me a huge amount of hassle. thank So Much! cheers
Great tips Andy, nicely presented! Good job mate ! 👍👍
Cheers bud! 👍👊
As always very informative thank's.
Excellent video did not expect to learn as much i did to be honest, subscribed.
Keep up the good work 🤙🏽
I hate using these fixings but this video has given me confidence to recognise where I’m going wrong and do it right in the future. Thanks!
Also love the excellent tips in the comments. 🙏 😊
I found this very useful, just what I needed at the start of a project where I need to make decisions on size of wall plug and the manner of fixing., strength being important.
fantastic vid great advice.
Really useful video, well explained and presented, good info.
Love your vids! I learn so much and save so much $ DIY. Thanks, keep 'em coming!
Great tips in this video. No more plug problems for me🇬🇧
Great tips, thanks
Thanks! I loved this video instruction. It was clear, simple, and covered the topic thoroughly. I just subscribed to your channel.
Great tips Andy.
Cheers Khurram! 👍👊
Paired down wedges of timber was the way once, so quite convenient these wall plugs are really
Thanks for the advice
Cheers Andy good video again
Those are some great tips. I learned a lot from this video. Thanks man!
No worries! 👍👊
Great tips - thanks for sharing.
Brilliant Andy! If you are ever in Hertfordshire I need some carpentry work done please!
Top tippage Agent Gosforth 👍
Really helpful thank you
Mate so thrilled to see the Indian tri-colour in the company of the commonwealth! Good on you. Thumbs up just for that.
Thanks. I'm going to try this.
Finally someone who understands HOW things work and just doesn't bang it in. So many trades by me just bang it in and then are surprised when it fails.
Very good massage thank you sr
The old school way I dealt with oversized holes when bigger plugs were not available was to force one or more match sticks into the hole alongside the plug. Worked well enough.
My dad didn that!
I’ve done that many times, but even better are the sticks that come with the diffusers that you use in bathroom smellies. They always put too many in there and they are long and very useful for said task.
thanks for the tips it really helped me
Excellent video. These tips are something a lot of us discovered over years of experience. Extremely helpful.
Cheers Sir! 👍👊
Very good video!
Thank you :)
Love the videos, just discovered the channel. I enjoy watching back to basics style videos as you can often pick up excellent little tips.
By the way, I know over time on sites it's drifted away from this, but technically they're actually rawlplugs
Brilliant.
Nicely done once again 👍. The "Well done Andrew" statement should be reserved only for the following..... a yellow in a red inside a brown with two additional cocktail sticks...😂🤣😂. Keep up the awesome vids 👍.
I've been doing building work for almost 3 decades and I've never thought about putting a plug in plug, I would normally put splinters of wood if hitting a mortar line.
Thank yo u so much for your time, really usefule stuff.
You are great, iv learnt a lot
Great tips - thanks Andy. I've wrapped insulation tape round a plug on occasion when the hole is too big, but I think your plug in plug solution is better. And your two plugs back to back is brilliant. It's so simple and yet I never thought of it. I'm not going to forget that little gem! Thanks!
LOLZZZZZZ! "I know in America you call them anchors or something WEIRD like that" 🤣😆👌🏻👍🏻! Great video. Learned a lot as a beginner.
Like you, I pretty much only use red plugs. I only ever buy the 'Rawlplug UNO Universal' plugs now, have used them for years and never had a problem, highly recommended.
The concrete screws used for windows with the t30 heads are great they are like a double thread
I always take the drill off hammer at first, check the hole and if needed, re-drill it back on hammer. Works every time especially for old brick or concrete block.
Great tip for SDS. I wish I'd watched this video before I drilled everything 6mm!
Good info. Subscribed.
Life saver thankyou
Surprised to find this worthwhile viewing! The inner cores of 1.5 mm cable, and .... bamboo barbecue skewers are useful space fillers, as of course small wooden wedges. Thanks.
Howay Andy
Another great informative vid.
Quick question, what happens if you put a long screw through a single short plug? Presume the holding strength is diminished? Nice tip for doubling up the plugs by the way, shall try that :)
I always use a smaller bit for the plugs like for my red plugs I use a 5.5 and for my brown 7mm plugs I use a 6.5 but very rarely use wall plugs now I love tork fixings
You can tap a small finishing nail (or two) between a plug and the concrete if the plug is loose in the hole. Quick and easy, and there's always a few nails kicking around.
Always learn a lot from your videos, even simple stuff like how to get your drill bit back on track when you hit a little stone in concrete.
Cheers! 👍👊
good work brother
Thank you.
Great video. Any tips for preventing drill bit tip slipping from engineered bricks? They're a nightmare to drill into, and I had to buy a mains SDS hammer drill, on top of an 18v Combi hammer drill (which couldn't do the job!)
Some good tips in this video, I have some special old Thermalite plugs which have a wings on the sides and you have to hammer them in, probably not made anymore 😂
I always use Wicks Wet and Fix plaster pads for those powdery wall situations
Always good to see tips that someone else has picked up. I’ve taken to putting copper wire into plugs that aren’t getting a fixing. Also, if the situation allows I sometimes bang a timber wedge into soft mortar joints and that will often be the best fixing in the whole piece
Yup - defo, timber wedge is proper old school and still one of the best fixings in mortar lines. Totally agree. 👍👊
Hit a Mortar joint.....hole shot to bits....Filled it with Gripfill adhesive/mastic pushed in the plug....let it set...fixed bracket for item...been there 10 years...solid. Try it on one of your test Tuesdays..... No good if you're in a rush....But, next day fixing no issues.
I suppose you could fix in a wooden dowell with good results too.
thank you
Are this the standard S-series of Fischer? Like S5, S6 and S8? In the Netherlands I only find those in grey.
Good tips Andy thanks. Cant wait for the plasterboard /Dot & Dab series as i always struggle finding a Good Plug.
PS I think a pink bracelet would be more fetching ;-)
When I hit a mortar joint that turns to dust. Like in older buildings. I drive in a timber wedge as far as it will go, then cut flush. Then use an ordinary wood screw.
My mate drilled a hole for a 8mm plug... And it was slack,
He panicked.
I grabbed an old pencil, snapped end off, and hammered it into the end of the plug....
It's proper solid!
People don't tell you this stuff. Thanks. Bought a trailer tent today. Got my handy man tape out to measure up the trailer. The salesman was impressed, so I told him where he could get one.
YES….. TWO PLUGS !!
Awesome !
Phenomenal
Thanks.
Inner cores of 1.5 mm cable pushed into oversized hole will provide a good emergency screw fixing.
Great set of tips here Andy and particularly liked the plug in plug tips. Have you ever used the Fischer "Wet N Fix" stuff? I bought some years ago but have never been brave enough to try it.
BTW, at 14:05 you forgot to mention the age old adage "always cut towards your mate" 😈Keep these videos coming - I always learn something
I have and it was solid when set
I fit Kitchens and always use 7 mm brown plugs in a 6,5 mm hole with 2 inch 10s on wall units and it gives a solid fixing
Thanks Andy, great tips for folks there.
Also NBFY,,,, if you know what that means, I’m on it and I only listened to the podcast for like 30seconds and I’ve already lost a few pounds since MC.
And lastly “Vintage 1975” I was wearing my one this morning ( the numbers were different though)
Thanks again and watch your fingers 👍😄
Awesome stuff Gary! It makes an amazing difference! Still have the odd pang but generally life is much easier now. 😀👍
Would you use a wall plug when drilling into window frame upvc for hanging curtains? Which one? Trusty red?
I never knew there were color-coded. That's news to me but it's good to know.
Here's a tip for people who just have a manual screwdriver, or a cheap electric one. The screw can get so tight that the screwdriver slips and damages the slot, making it very difficult to drive the screw in further. Put a drop of washing up liquid on the screw thread before driving it in, to act as a lubricant, and make the job easier. The liquid will dry up after a while and even make the grip more secure, and it won't rust the screw.
Wood is good for plugging, and pieces of cable into oversized hole works also
Which is stronger: A wood screw in a wall plug OR a concrete screw straight into the masonry? How do you select between the two methods? Thanks
i like your screwing videos