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Today I screwed my first…..

MisterT | Posted in General Discussion on September 25, 2003 03:21am

Cabinet to the wall with my Panasonic Multi-driver.

SWEEEET!!!!!!

Drill in normal mode, screw in impact mode.

Hole saw in the keyless chuck for the pipe holes.

NO impact mode for the keyless though! (Wrecked chuck)

 

Mr T

Do not try this at home!

I am an Experienced Professional!

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    G80104 | Sep 25, 2003 03:28am | #1

             Hope you used protection.

  2. Piffin | Sep 25, 2003 03:54am | #2

    Please tell me you didn't catch any disuses, like Sheet rock screwsies

    .

    Excellence is its own reward!

    1. MisterT | Sep 25, 2003 01:14pm | #5

      These were Bathroom vanities.

      I used the heavy duty screws that came with the cabs.

      I am saving the Black 2-1/4" #6 DWS's for the big uppers in the Kitchen next week.Mr T

      Do not try this at home!

      I am an Experienced Professional!

      1. Piffin | Sep 26, 2003 02:46am | #7

        AHa!

        Now we know how you screwed up.;).

        Excellence is its own reward!

      2. dIrishInMe | Sep 26, 2003 03:01am | #8

        Big T:

        You said: "I am saving the Black 2-1/4" #6 DWS's for the big uppers in the Kitchen next week."

        Assuming DWS means "drywall screws", I'd say use cabinet screws.  Cabinet screws have a large pan head, and are made of better metal.  Drywall screws are made of pot metal that can easily snap off.  Also the heads require a counter sink predrilling  or else you run the risk of splitting the cabinet wood.  If you feel you must use this type of screws, use deck screws.  They have much more shear strength.

        Other than that, was it as good for her as it was for you?  (her = your new toy... er, I mean tool).  I can't wait to put my sweaty palms on a similar model...

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          JeffBuck | Sep 26, 2003 03:47am | #9

          I thot DW screws were made specifically for hanging heavy wall cab's?

          no??

          JeffBuck Construction   Pittsburgh,PA

           Fine Carpentery.....While U Waite                  

          1. MisterT | Sep 26, 2003 01:12pm | #12

            Exactly

            I aint building no weight watchers access ramp!

            And 2-1/4" are short enough so I am sure not to hit any wires or pipes that might be hiding in the walls.

            Also, the reason they are called drywall screws, is that they hold really well if you miss a stud or three and just hit the drywall!Mr T

            Do not try this at home!

            I am an Experienced Professional!

          2. ClayS | Sep 29, 2003 03:01am | #13

            If you use the DW screws don't forget to leave the instructions in the cabinets.

            Caution use cabinets at your own Risk

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            GoldenWreckedAngle | Sep 29, 2003 07:43am | #14

            "T" stand for "Troublemaker?" :-)>Kevin Halliburton

            "I believe that architecture is a pragmatic art. To become art it must be built on a foundation of necessity."  - I.M. Pei -

          4. MisterT | Sep 29, 2003 12:59pm | #15

            The T is for "TUDE"

            Mr T

            Do not try this at home!

            I am an Experienced Professional!

          5. rez | Sep 29, 2003 05:23pm | #16

            I am curious if you used fine or coarse threads and were they the jet black ones or the lighter shade of black ones?

             

             

      3. tenpenny | Sep 29, 2003 06:58pm | #17

        Don't you know you can catch STD if you screw in bathrooms.....

        (Sheetrock Thread Disease)

    2. andybuildz | Sep 26, 2003 04:16am | #10

      Is that sorta like when two parakeets screw without protection and one gets cherpies?

      aTrue compassion arises out of the plane of consciousness where I "am" you.

      http://CLIFFORDRENOVATIONS.COM

      1. Piffin | Sep 26, 2003 05:20am | #11

        Actually, when two pair of keets get together, you've got a quorum for the forum, if all four keets are agreed that SR screws are for drywall.

        Excellence is its own reward!

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    GoldenWreckedAngle | Sep 25, 2003 06:25am | #3

    Glad to know someone was paying attention.

    Kevin Halliburton

    "I believe that architecture is a pragmatic art. To become art it must be built on a foundation of necessity."  - I.M. Pei -

    1. CAGIV | Sep 25, 2003 06:36am | #4

      yeah, did you bang your head against the wall saying "stupidstupidstupid" at least 3 times?

      If not, you have too.... It's in The Book ;)The Count-Down begins, 82 days left

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        GoldenWreckedAngle | Sep 25, 2003 04:14pm | #6

        Actually, I considered just holding the remains of the drill up to my temple, suicide style, and putting a 1 1/2" fostner bit hole in it. I would have too - 'cept my drill was broke. :-)>Kevin Halliburton

        "I believe that architecture is a pragmatic art. To become art it must be built on a foundation of necessity."  - I.M. Pei -

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