Lastly, you could switch fasteners and try a frame fixing, then the plug and screw are the same length and inserted as one fixing. might help. I definitely agree with you re the larger screws, I’ve got nothing over a 10g x 100mm in my box for sure. Bolts or frame fixings for me at and above that. I don’t have too much problem getting the bigger gauges in, as I use a pretty powerful drill driver, but yes, you can’t stop and they need lots of ‘feed’ or you’ll get into trouble. You’d struggle getting them in by hand I do agree. Take two fixings and pop each one into a hole, pushing them in firmly so that the top of the plug sits flush with the door. If you are using a wet & dry vacuum then putting a bit of water in the bottom of the drum will make most of the really fine dust become mud & get caught. Using standard screws are ok to a point but if any weight or pulling force is applied to them, in most cases they rip straight out, especially when fixing handles to hollow doors due to the forces applied to them when opening and closing the door itself.

Screws are usually made of mild steel, but hardened steel, stainless steel, solid brass and steel plated with chromium or brass are also available, as are galvanised rust-proof screws for outdoor use. Anatomy of a screw The gauge of a screw is the diameter of the non-threaded portion. Larger numbers indicate a larger diameter. [2] X Research source Other variations of wall plug include toggle plugs, anchor bolts, and hammer fixings. Each variation can be used to support weight in several scenarios. An image that shows a number of plastic wall plugs.Tighten up the screw, being careful not to push for the first few turns or you might push the plug in deeper (not good). The hooks above also feature a handy support to prevent it from dropping. In most cases if you are hanging heavy items, unless the fixing is supported from below as in the hook diagram above, the weight of the item will eventually cause the fixing to drop. Fixing a Batten to the Door

Once leveled up, insert a screw each end and screw up tight to hold batten which adhesive dries out.A screw has a head, a shank and a thread. Its length is measured from the pointed tip of the thread to the part of the head lying flush with the surface it's screwed into. The gauge is the diameter of the shank. Raised-head screws have heads that sit above the surface, countersunk screws have heads that are flush with or sink below the surface. Screws can have slotted or crossed heads - cross-headed screws being easier to drive in than slot-headed ones, especially with a power screwdriver. Screw gauges