Problem with Fisher PD Plasterboard Fixings

[Damian30]

Hi,

Just got some of the Fisher PD plasterboard plugs from Screwfix but can't seem to get them to work.

They are supposed to retract into themselves to expand when you tighten the screw but all they seem to do for me is snap so it doesn't retract.

I've been using No. 8 woodscrews with the PD8. Looking at the Fisher website it does make reference to the fixings being specially developed for chipboard screws - is there much difference between a normal woodscrew and a chipboard screw?

Perhaps it is me (probably) but if anyone has any experience of using these fixings then any advice would be appreciated.

Many thanks,

Damian

 

[Scrit]

I've been using No. 8 woodscrews with the PD8. Looking at the Fisher website it does make reference to the fixings being specially developed for chipboard screws - is there much difference between a normal woodscrew and a chipboard screw?

I have to say I've not had problems with them, other than sometimes using too high a driver speed . Chipboard screws have a deeper thread than standard wood screws which means that they will have more bite into the soft plastic - that might be your problem. Spax and Reisser screws work well in situations llike this.

Scrit

 

[masona]

Perhaps it is me (probably) but if anyone has any experience of using these fixings then any advice would be appreciated.

Maybe, it just getting the knack of doing it right, you might find it easier to use toggle fixings instead.

 

[Scrit]

Maybe, it just getting the knack of doing it right, you might find it easier to use toggle fixings instead.

Yes, but even they can spin if you're a bit cack handed. Best to pull them up with the fixing tool before inserting the screw:

Scrit