Drill for nail plug - how deep?

[Massito]

I will attach the battens to the wall with nail plugs and just wonder how deep to drill for these? I've found sources that say you should drill the entire length (i.e., if the nail plug is 100 mm, you drill 100 mm), but that seems unnecessarily deep?

Shouldn't you instead subtract the thickness of the material you're attaching - i.e., if you're attaching a 45-batten with a 100 mm nail plug, it should be enough to drill 55 mm (or 65 if you want a little more margin)?

 

[Unikt namn]

It is reasonably intended that you drill through the rule into the wall, a total of 100mm.

 

[jonaserik]

Add up all the measurements that are on the outside wall. The 45 rule may make it a bit short inside the wall with 100, so if possible, go a bit longer, preferably 150. Measure and drill about 10-15mm deeper. In the rule, drill a few mm larger than the plug; everything is driven directly through the rule into the wall.

 

[Massito]

It is reasonably intended that you drill through the rule into the wall, a total of 100mm.

That sounds reasonable, that's what's meant, yes! I'll go with that, thanks!

 

[Massito]

Add up all the measurements that are on the outside wall. 45 rule may make it a bit short inside the wall with 100, so add a little more to the length, preferably 150 if possible, measure and drill about 10-15mm deeper. In the rule, drill a few mm larger than the plug, everything is driven directly through the rule into the wall.

You think 100 is too short? The rule of thumb is usually double the material's thickness, so I'm thinking 55 deep on a 45-rule should be fine?

 

[jonaserik]

Do you think 100 is too short? The rule of thumb is usually double the thickness of the material, so I think that 55 deep on a 45-regel should be okay?

Everything depends on what the wall is made of, which we don't know, but it's better to be sure the plug holds than not. Not much more work.

 

[fribygg]

Do you think that 100 is too short? The rule of thumb is usually double the thickness of the material, so I'm thinking that 55 deep on a 45-rule should be okay?

Double the material's thickness, so you should go in 90-100mm into the wall if you're going to attach a 45.

 

[fribygg]

I will attach studs to the wall with nail plugs and just wonder how deep you should drill for these? I've found sources that say you should drill the full length (i.e., if the nail plug is 100 mm, you drill 100 mm), but I think that sounds unnecessarily deep.

Shouldn't you instead subtract the thickness of the material you are attaching - i.e., if you are attaching a 45 stud with a 100 mm nail plug, it should be enough to drill 55 mm (or 65 if you want a bit more margin)

I would instead suggest Biltema's expander nail 8*130mm, with these, two-by-fours are as solid as a rock on concrete walls.

 

[Massito]

Ok! In that case, I will follow your recommendations and increase the depth. It should only be a temporary wall, but it still needs to stand stably.