Terrynistler
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Not since I quit working in houston!
I hope you used the fine-thread type made for metal studs.jwelectric said:Many years ago I even used sheet rock screws to install a radiator in an old Nash Rambler.
Not Mineralacs on all-thread? Better yet, Uni-strut and straps!. I traded that old Nash for a Studebaker that had the exhaust tied up with coat hangers..
All right, how about this snippet from this source:dnem said:The thread is about weight and application (as in, an application that subjects the screw to blunt shock sheer forces) restrictions.
- Type ?S? Fine thread drywall screw withdrawal load = 39.61 lbs (safety factor of 5)
- Type ?S? Fine thread drywall lateral resistance load = 60.22 lbs (safety factor of 3.2)
- Type ?W? coarse thread drywall screw withdrawal load= 38.42 lbs (safety factor of 5)
- Type ?W? coarse thread drywall lateral resistance load = 50.56 lbs (safety factor of 4.46)
georgestolz said:A
If I am looking at what I think I'm looking at, I would need to install over 90 pounds worth of panelboard, breakers and conductors to overwhelm three drywall screws. Is this correct?
I will repeat my question: are all bugle-head screws drywall screws?roger said:Here is a picture of the smart box with the sheet rock screws originally posted by Mdshunk in another thread.
LarryFine said:I will repeat my question: are all bugle-head screws drywall screws?
mdshunk said:Perhaps it would be more profitable to have a show of hands of all the people that think mounting panelboards with sheetrock screws is a really good idea?
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LarryFine said:I will repeat my question: are all bugle-head screws drywall screws?
LarryFine said:I will repeat my question: are all bugle-head screws drywall screws?
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