huongdaoroma OP t1_j26ypa5 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 2:28 AM

Reply to comment by Thisguy2728 in Weak drill > Non-flush screws > Load?? by huongdaoroma

Can I use the same holes?

farmerben02 t1_j26zvop wrote on December 30, 2022 at 2:36 AM

Yes, he's saying just make the pilot holes a bit larger. Does your drill have a "max" above 15? My Ryobi goes to 15 and the next setting is to not slip the clutch, just have to hang on to avoid twisting your wrist.

huongdaoroma OP t1_j271mxm wrote on December 30, 2022 at 2:49 AM

Update: Drill bit broke inside one of the screw holes while pre-drilling after advice. Can it hold 55 lb with only 3 of 4 screws (middle screw not used...)?

Thisguy2728 t1_j27itpt wrote on December 30, 2022 at 5:06 AM

No, probably not. Is it visible at all? Like protruding from the wall at all? If so, take the broken piece out of the drill and try and retighten the drill on the broken bit in the wall and slowly unscrew.

If you can’t get it out, you’ll need to dig into the drywall to get a better bite on it, or move the mount to a new spot and try again.

When you drill try and make sure you’re holding the drill perpendicular to the wall. Don’t apply pressure from the sides, only straight down.