Diy q

[Albannach]

I have to fix one of those shelves that have slots for hidden screws; problem is, it's on a hollow wall. What do I use to hold the screws firmly in the wall, but still allow me to slot the shelf over the screw heads?

[wishbone]

These are pretty strong.

[Albannach]

Willthat tighten up, then let me nip the screw back a bit, but still stay secure in the wall?

[benjo]

you can get a metal plasterboard thing that you screw in and then put a screw into that, they look like small orgers and cheap

[wishbone]

Willthat tighten up, then let me nip the screw back a bit, but still stay secure in the wall?

Yes - You drill a hole then tap it into the wall. Use the screw to tighten the back up against the plasterboard(apply a fair bit of pressure to stop the t nut spinning), then you can remove the screw /put back in as much as you like.

[Wolfracer]

Wishbones is the best solution. but do make sure you tighten it up well before releasing it it as they do spin. the plasterboard screw fixings aee good but are really for single tightening only as you will loosen the fixing by unscrewing the screw.

[Bogus]

These are pretty strong.

for whats its worth these get my vote too.

[Albannach]

Thanks chaps, I'll go with those.

[muddle]

B&Q sell them in packs but if you look on the floor where they sell them theres usually a few rolling around

[Wolfracer]

...opened by Muddle