Thread: Drilling lotsa F-Off holes in me lovely pristine walls. :/

Originally Posted by Molle

stop the drillbit from walking.

Is that the term.


Lulu something new everyday.

I want size 3 and 4 wall plugs.

Homepro only had from size 5 and up.

Online too.






Do they come in sizes 3 and 4?

Anyone know a place to buy them online/offline?

Cheers

Originally Posted by Edmond

wall plugs.

Rawlplugs

Lazada

Cheers.


Still only showing as size 5 being the smallest. :/

^ Any little hardware shop will have those.

It seems his hardware might be too ​little.

^heh.

@eddie - so have you installed the "rocks" on your rock-climbing wall? Heh.

Seriously though, my nephew & niece liked those rock-walls when they were little. Maybe your daughter will like a similar one, or you can bring her to a mall/ place which has those. Cheers!

Originally Posted by aging one

^ Any little hardware shop will have those.

No M3 or M4, only M5. :/


M3 and M4 sizes don't exist here. :/

Originally Posted by katie23

@eddie - so have you installed the "rocks" on your rock-climbing wall?

Not yet.

Just ordered wall mounts for the guitars though.

I'm not known as the Pearl Jam Karaoke King just because my name is Eddie Cheddar.

Originally Posted by Edmond

M3

Lazada has them.

Originally Posted by Norton

Lazada has them.

It has size 3 screws, the plugs only start at size 5.

【ราคาถูกสุด】300pcs M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 Hex Head Socket Hex Grub Screw Assortment Set 12.9 Crade | Lazada.co.th

Cheers, I'm not sure those are the type of anchor plus/rawl plugs I'm after. My terminology may sometimes be a bit off.

Originally Posted by Norton

Very small drill hole.

If you can't find rawlplugs the size you want, you can do it the old-fashioned way (before rawlplugs were invented), which still works. Get a piece of soft wood of a similar diameter to the hole (a twig will do), and an appropriate length, then hammer the wood into the holes. You can then screw into the wooden plug. Simples.

I always use a Vernier caliper to measure masonry drills compared to wall plug diameters to make sure the fit between hole and plug is right. Also drilling the holes to the correct depth is important.

I've been putting up ceilings for the last 2 days and had to drill hundreds of holes through steel beams and cement walls.

Knowing how to keep your drills sharp is important to avoid having to buy replacement drills.

Originally Posted by Joe 90

That's some heavy duty weight on that barbell!

How much do you benchpress?

About 10 kilo

I doubt he's pressing his own weight just yet

Whipped out me massive makito this evening for a quickie drill while dinner was cooking.



And no, I didn't need a crane lift or ladder.


I think it looks Snazzy Mac Tazzy. Thinking of hanging guitars along the wall in one hallway, and the indoor climbing wall along the other one now.


One thing I've learned about rock hard fokin' concrete and bricks. Such things generally only need one screw compared to two in shizzy crap drywall. One screw in an M5 plug and it's sor'id guv.


There hopefully won't be a bang and a twang at 4am.

Holaaaa Senoritaaaa, Jose iz here for your mid-morning drilling madam.



Yur wish iz my drilling command madam.


A wee jar rack? On ze wall?

Getting the hang of it now eh

Sure iz.

Looking at a wall mirror for living room next, possible full wall mirrors for the workout room, and then a 5 meter long climbing wall along a hallway.

Probably climbing holds on plywood sheets, with a wooden frame attached to wall behind.

Originally Posted by panama hat

Ceiling next?

It did cross me Lulu.

Will refrain in the name of hopefully living for another 40 years.

Originally Posted by Edmond

Sure iz.

Looking at a wall mirror for living room next, possible full wall mirrors for the workout room, and then a 5 meter long climbing wall along a hallway.

Probably climbing holds on plywood sheets, with a wooden frame attached to wall behind.

Save yourself a lot of bother and strap yourself into some suction cups

It's mainly for the kid.

Suction cups + wall kid tossing does sound like a giggle though.