Hammer Fixings

[Geps]

Apologies for the simple question! But with hammer fixings which bit do you hammer? I'm assuming the plug into the wall but I thought it's better to have it push tight so you don't quash the plug in the hole.

Cheers,

 

[DAZB]

You hammer the fixing in and it forces the plug to expand in the wall . I always tend to give at a half turn also just to snug them up.

 

[misterhelpful]

The plug goes through the item being fixed and the screw is hammered in. A lot of people make the mistake of putting the plug into the wall and only the screw through the fixture. As DAZB says, a half turn at the end ensures a good tight fixing.

Simple instructions HERE

 

[Geps]

Thanks - seems count intuitive to be hammering in a screw!

One final question.....what's the difference between this and a frame fixing?

Cheers,

 

[misterhelpful]

Hammer fixings are generally smaller for lighter duties whereas frame fixings are much sturdier and used for thicker timbers, ie frames.