General household screws/washers/nails/plugs case???

[Kingbroady]

Hi.

I'm looking for an idea of what sort of screws, washers, nails, plugs etc. just to keep in the house for when needed. What are the most commonly needed and are there any trade cases that supply this, please?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Burnerman]

The problem with trade cases is that you'll find all of some sizes gone, and others untouched but if you want to go ahead, then try Screwfix 25824 for screws and plugs.
The chances are that 6 and 8mm plugs are all you'll need.
Likewise there are nuts and bolts packs such as 79285.
If you buy 6mm threaded screws, say 120mm long, if you have a hacksaw and a vice you can cut them down.
Nails? A pack of lost head panel pins, and some 11/2" brads for a start - it depends what you have in mind!
John

 

[HERTS P&D]

John - you are now scaring me now!

You know too much..........................!

Andy

 

[Burnerman]

John - you are now scaring me now!

You know too much..........................!

Andy

Flat cap and anorak rigged mate
Sure, I need to get out more
Have a good eve
John

 

[Kingbroady]

Thanks for your help.

I'll skip the cases then.

Was thinking something like

Half inch 8s
Inch 8s
Inch and half 8s
Red and Brown plugs
Same size washers

That should do me for general round the house stuff?

 

[Burnerman]

Yep, but you'll have to go metric
I would doubt if you'd ever use 1/2" screws really - popular ones used to be 3/4x6, 1x8, 11/2x10.
If you want a recommendation, for me its Spax every time.
I use Fischer plugs at 6 and 8 and 10mm - the sharp spline on the end almost removes the chance of spinning in softer material.
John