Attaching head rail of closet organizer

Beginner · 01-18-2006, 01:09 PM

Need hints on how to screw into studs. Installing headrail of closet organizer and my drill can't get the last 1/4" of the screw flush into the wall.

Need suggestions on how to overcome this problem.

Bonus · 01-19-2006, 12:43 AM

Pehaps you hit a knot in the stud? Can you back the screw out and then drill a pilot hole? Choose a drill bit the same size or 1 smaller than the shank of the screw should do it. Let us know how it goes.

mcruickshank · 01-24-2006, 10:28 PM

There is a little bit of unknown when screwing into a stud. You can't be sure that the screw went into the middle of the stud. It could have just caught the edge of the stud and therefore may not have much holding power. I prefer to use butterfly bolts. The holding power is strong and great for such things as attaching the head rail of the closet organizer.

Good luck!

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earl hall · 01-25-2006, 07:00 AM

you could be hitting a nail.(from blocking)
just moving it up 1/4 inch

MinConst · 01-25-2006, 12:56 PM

Is the screw spinning or is your drill underpowered and stopping? If the screw is just spinning you have hit some metal. If the drill has stalled you need to drill the pilot hole. Rub a little soap on the screw and go for it. The soap will make insertion easier on your drill.

01-18-2006, 01:09 PM	#1
Beginner Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1	Attaching head rail of closet organizer Need hints on how to screw into studs. Installing headrail of closet organizer and my drill can't get the last 1/4" of the screw flush into the wall. Need suggestions on how to overcome this problem.

01-19-2006, 12:43 AM	#2
Bonus renovations Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 430	Attaching head rail of closet organizer Pehaps you hit a knot in the stud? Can you back the screw out and then drill a pilot hole? Choose a drill bit the same size or 1 smaller than the shank of the screw should do it. Let us know how it goes.

01-24-2006, 10:28 PM	#3
mcruickshank Average Guy Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9	Attaching head rail of closet organizer There is a little bit of unknown when screwing into a stud. You can't be sure that the screw went into the middle of the stud. It could have just caught the edge of the stud and therefore may not have much holding power. I prefer to use butterfly bolts. The holding power is strong and great for such things as attaching the head rail of the closet organizer. Good luck! Average Guy http://www.averageguydiy.com/ Last edited by mcruickshank; 01-24-2006 at 10:31 PM.

01-25-2006, 07:00 AM	#4
earl hall Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 8	Attaching head rail of closet organizer you could be hitting a nail.(from blocking) just moving it up 1/4 inch

01-25-2006, 12:56 PM	#5
MinConst Remodeler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spring Hill FL. Posts: 436	Attaching head rail of closet organizer Is the screw spinning or is your drill underpowered and stopping? If the screw is just spinning you have hit some metal. If the drill has stalled you need to drill the pilot hole. Rub a little soap on the screw and go for it. The soap will make insertion easier on your drill. __________________ Minichillo's Construction I will never leave you hanging! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Attaching head rail of closet organizer