FITTING A SHELF

Shelf level and plumb lines

Tools required :- Pencil, tape measure, spirit level, masonry drill bit, power/battery hammer drill, hammer, medium cross head screwdriver, bradawl, combination metal, voltage and stud detector. Fitting a shelf  is a fairly straightforward diy task, to fit as an example a 3ft / 1000mm long shelf you must first decide on an appropriate finished height, mark this measurement on the wall with a soft lead pencil (I find soft lead pencil marks easier to remove later if necessary).  Using a spirit level or spirit level and a straight length of timber, mark a level line across the wall … [Read more...]

WHICH SCREWS DO I USE 1 ?

Choose the appropriate length of screw for the job, if you are fixing a piece of timber to a wall there should be at least 2/3 of the screw in the wall. Does the screw need to have an anti-corrosive coating for exterior work. Will the screw be used as a fixing into hardwood, if so drill a pilot hole so the wood doesn't split and the screw head doesn't shear off (more common with brass screws). A popular screw with both DIYers and professionals is the Phillips or cross head screw. They are ideal for use with battery drill / drivers and if the screw is being driven in by hand there is … [Read more...]