Matching Drill Bit To Wall Plug

Wall plugs are the most commonly used type of fixing device they are simple to use and give good results with a simple wood screw.

Matching drill bit to wall plug.

If in doubt compare the drill bit with the large drill bit hole on the left side of the wall plug strip. There are several different sizes of wall plug all of which are different colours to match the different hole size and screw size. If the diameter of the anchor is displayed on the packaging drill the hole with a bit of the same diameter. At any rate the right size is usually the diameter at the widest point of the plug s taper if present not counting a flange.

Be sure to consider the characteristics of the product. It should not take a lot of force to set the bare plug. Wall plugs often called rawl plugs can be used to fix items to brick stone and concret. Opt for wall plugs specifically designed for use in plasterboard if you are drilling into a stud rather than masonry.

Choose the correct size of plugs and drill bits for your screws. The yellow plugs shown in this example take 4mm gauge screws the red ones take 5mm and the brown ones take 5 5mm although wall plugs do come in lots of colours. The bit should tightly fit into this guide hole. Especially as the plaster has little holding strength when hanging heavy items.

In other words use a 5 0 mm drill bit for a yellow plug a 6 0 mm drill bit for a red plug a 7 0 mm drill bit for a brown plug or a 10 0 mm drill bit for a blue plug. To choose a match drill bit to wall plug you just need to take advantage of our review which presents a range of products for any budget and wishes. To get the right size hole measure the shank of the drill bit against the front of the anchor its diameter should be the same size or 1 16 inch more than that to make the opening for the screw. If you ve got a 50mm long plugs and 75mm long screws you want to push the plug into the wall 20mm or so.

The wall plug may have a size molded into it or the packaging will say.