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Bert Coules wrote:
Dave Plowman wrote:

But if the rawlbolt pulls out of its hole enough to hit the plate it
should then expand fully when tightened. Which will at least give some
additional strength.

I'll try that, thanks.

Incidentally, in the absence of a torque wrench how aggressive should I
be in tightening the bolts? Will I damage them or compromise their
grip if I simply do them up as tightly as I can?

Generally, if you use a ring spanner etc the varying lengths of those
according to size tighten to about the right torque with a firm pull.
Unlike a socket set where there is just one size for the ratchet etc drive
and easy to over-tighten with the smaller sizes.

I've not managed to break a rawlbolt using that technique.

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