Fred wrote:
On Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:27:51 GMT, "The Medway Handyman"
wrote:

I use the 5 x 52mm ones all the time. Agreed very strong fixing.
The setting tool is well worth £6.50 if you are using them regularly

Is there such a thing as a standard depth stud wall? Or is it a matter
of drilling a hole and measuring the depth of the drill bit? I don't
want to use a fitting that pushed out the other side! OTOH I don't
want to use one that is too small; I imagine you use the biggest one
possible, since it's arms will cover the largest area when collapsed
and provide the greatest support?

Smallest I've come acros is 3". Unless someone knows different.

I use a 7" scratch awl from Wilkinsons to mark through fittings
http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/invt/0209031 easy enough to put a bit of tape
on it - thenm push it straight through the plasterboard.


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Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk