Rawlplug just turning, how can I get a grip?

Steven Campbell · 2008-07-14T22:03:22+00:00

I put up one of those floating shelves which took 5 screws. It went on to abrick / plaster external wall.The rawlplugs said to use 7mm for the hole but I used a 6mm drill knowingthe drill would probably wander slightly.3 of the Rawlplugs don't seem to be catching at all and the screws just turnwhen they should be getting tight.I tried upping the screws to size 12 but its just the same. I'm beginning to think I never went into the brick but into the gaps between the bricks!I'm not sure if I could get the rawlplugs out without digging into the wall which I'm reluctant to do as its just been all decorated. Also I can't move the shelf as its the only wall / height it can be it.Any ideas on best way to get the screws to take?CheersSteven.

Jul 14, 2008 20 Replies

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ARWadworth 18 years ago

That is my usual first option and it has a high success rate.You know it is going to work when you have to knock the new plug in with a screw.

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