collatted screws????

Discussion in 'Tool Chat' started by coolevilangel, Sep 2, 2012.

  1. coolevilangel

    coolevilangel Well-Known Member

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    Anyone know a good place for getting these for my makita autofeed?
    Am not talking about the black drywall ones coz theys are sh1t!
    Proper wood screws (normally gold coloured)
    Anyone?
     
  2. oddbod_jnr

    oddbod_jnr Well-Known Member

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    whats wrong with the black drywall screws?
     
  3. coolevilangel

    coolevilangel Well-Known Member

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    Don't hold very well, also crap at getting to Countersink on its own.
    Proper wood ones are top, just a pain to get hold off at a reasonable price.
    Ended up gettn 8 boxes of collated wood/chipboard screws (4-25mm & 4-35mm) 1000 in each box.
    120 sheets later!!
     
  4. coolevilangel

    coolevilangel Well-Known Member

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    If you've ever used the proper screws you'll never look at the drywall ones again lol
     
  5. markyw

    markyw Well-Known Member

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    try duotool in ellon 01358 724153 got my last lot from there
    also grampian power tools in aberdeen do a wide selection
     
  6. vman

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    Also try Nailfast in Dundee, bit far away from you but I'm sure they deliver out in the sticks.
     
  7. oddbod_jnr

    oddbod_jnr Well-Known Member

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  8. coolevilangel

    coolevilangel Well-Known Member

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  9. oddbod_jnr

    oddbod_jnr Well-Known Member

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    what size would you use for 6mm ply ? 25mm , 6mm ply 20mmfloorboards that way no penetration if pipes or wires directly under floor?
     
  10. coolevilangel

    coolevilangel Well-Known Member

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    Yeh, I use 25mm ones for 6mm with chipboard etc.
    35 for floorboards & 9+mm
     

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