Mike Honcho
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only found one thread pertaining to this, but what type of screws is everyone using to surface mount handy boxes and conduit straps to drywall/studs?
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Rusty Musket
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my electricians use Dottie brand screws - usually square drive round head.
zmaxmotorsports
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For wood studs? I just use drywall screws most of the time.
If youre mounting to the drywall itself between the studs I use those plastic screw in anchors that are rated for like 40lbs and screws that come with them.
If youre mounting to the drywall itself between the studs I use those plastic screw in anchors that are rated for like 40lbs and screws that come with them.
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FordsnFishin
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Like mentioned, if you are going into a wood stud, id just use a drywall screw.
If its just in dry wall i always use these. I use the zinc most of the time. But the plastic are cheaper and you can get by with. Careful if using a drill to install. You do not want it to spin to much and strip the drywall. I find a short drywall screw actually works a lot easier than than the screws they provide in these kits as well.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/E-Z-Anco...-Anchors-50-Pack-25316/100391938?N=5yc1vZc2eq
You can use a phillips screwdriver to put them in and keep it from stripping. I usually smack it into the wall a bit than screw it in.
If its just in dry wall i always use these. I use the zinc most of the time. But the plastic are cheaper and you can get by with. Careful if using a drill to install. You do not want it to spin to much and strip the drywall. I find a short drywall screw actually works a lot easier than than the screws they provide in these kits as well.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/E-Z-Anco...-Anchors-50-Pack-25316/100391938?N=5yc1vZc2eq
You can use a phillips screwdriver to put them in and keep it from stripping. I usually smack it into the wall a bit than screw it in.