Which wall plug for imperial 1/4 inch screw?
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So, finally got to it. As it appeared I was way overoptimistic of the kind of wall that was. This an internal wall and seems to be some kind of breeze block or similar. Normal plugs didn't work, tried Fischer SX (high performance) plugs, and although it is relatively snug in there and does not rotate when fastening the screw, the whole thing is not strong at all. When screwing in there are some crackling sounds and the thing will not take any weight at all with small stone chips from the block coming off loose. Really frustrating.
I've been thinking of trying something like gripfill with the plug, or may be go for the chemical fixing with the resin. But the hole ended up enlarged of course (10mm or so). I've been also thinking of trying to put in a wooden dowel with some glue, or failing all of that go for some wooden panel attached in several places and screwing into that.
Any further advice?
I obviously want to end up with a fixing where I won't be worrying all the time that the guitar will fall down and break.
I've been thinking of trying something like gripfill with the plug, or may be go for the chemical fixing with the resin. But the hole ended up enlarged of course (10mm or so). I've been also thinking of trying to put in a wooden dowel with some glue, or failing all of that go for some wooden panel attached in several places and screwing into that.
Any further advice?
I obviously want to end up with a fixing where I won't be worrying all the time that the guitar will fall down and break.
Rather than gripfill etc try these Wet-n-fix https://www.amazon.co.uk/WETNFIX-20-DISCS-redrill-delivery/dp/B00BLGXGSA
They do exactly what they say on the packet. Plus they work.
They do exactly what they say on the packet. Plus they work.
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Is that so you can play a guitar-violin duet, or is it just that you're all heart woody?
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Cheers, guys. I will try these.
I hope violin is not there to play a funeral march to my guitar
I hope violin is not there to play a funeral march to my guitar
Both!
Maybe In fact, I'll bring my sax and the OP could sing the blues (instead of jamming on the guitar)
I'm confident it will be fine though.
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