What size screws

poledra1958 · April 02, 2010, 10:51:23 AM

I am hoping over Easter to get things ready for my HH set up. What size screws do I need to get ready for the bench clamp ?

I am getting the bulk one.

Jenny

sarah t · April 02, 2010, 10:59:11 AM

i would have thought they came with it..... but if they dont check with martin ( who i assume you are buying it from )

Lloki · April 02, 2010, 12:02:46 PM

Would it not depend on what size drill bit you were going to use and the depth of bench you were drilling into?
(not an expert - I "employ" OH for all things technical!)

poledra1958 · April 02, 2010, 12:09:32 PM

Was more thinking about what size the hole in the bench clamp is :-) no point getting a) screws that were to small and not hold or to big and then would not go through the hole.

I will get a selection.

Quote(not an expert - I "employ" OH for all things technical!) Cheesy

Unfortunately my OH does not do DIY so all drilling etc is left to me :-)

Jenny

Lloki · April 02, 2010, 02:14:20 PM

Quote from: poledra1958 on April 02, 2010, 12:09:32 PM
Unfortunately my OH does not do DIY so all drilling etc is left to me :-)
Jenny

Sorry - no idea about the hole size in bench clamp - best ask Martin!

You'd better start training OH - once HH is lit, no time for housework, cooking, DIY etc!

poledra1958 · April 02, 2010, 02:22:54 PM

Quote from: Lloki on April 02, 2010, 02:14:20 PM

You'd better start training OH - once HH is lit, no time for housework, cooking, DIY etc!

Already trained for the housework

But I would not let him lose with any power tools

Jenny

Lloki · April 02, 2010, 02:36:20 PM

Quote from: poledra1958 on April 02, 2010, 02:22:54 PM
Quote from: Lloki on April 02, 2010, 02:14:20 PM

You'd better start training OH - once HH is lit, no time for housework, cooking, DIY etc!

Already trained for the housework

But I would not let him lose with any power tools

Jenny

LOL - cooking? Mine STILL makes lumpy mash! Will he not learn?

poledra1958 · April 02, 2010, 02:56:16 PM

He does do a good pasta bake, but that is about it. But I love cooking so not so worried about that.

Jenny

Lloki · April 02, 2010, 03:07:36 PM

LOL - I still find it gets in the way when I'm "in the zone!"

Kalorlo · April 02, 2010, 07:32:41 PM

The screws I used for my bench bracket were 4mm and they worked fine. (Mine's screwed to bits of wood which are clamped to the table).

Snips · April 02, 2010, 07:37:23 PM

I'm on the kitchen table, so use 2 heavy bricks to weigh it down,

- at least I can lift it all off every few weeks when he decides that we 'really should' eat at the table now and then.......

J

poledra1958 · April 02, 2010, 07:45:18 PM

Thanks for that. I will get some 4mm screws tomorrow ready.

Jenny