"Nigel Mercier ®" wrote in message
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In uk.d-i-y, David W.E. Roberts wrote:

I am even considering trying to pack the holes out

Other way around, wrap tape around the studs.

Given the gap it would be about one roll of tape per stud :-(
This is why I was looking at bulkier options such as pipe.
I don't want to use anything which fastens the seat in permanently in case I
want to remove/renovate/change it later.
Also, knowing my luck, it would fix in permanently just off centre at a
really irritating angle.
Me, pessimist?

Dave R