Old style MK sockets

[the pict]

The old MK sockets with 4 fixing screws any one know if they are still available, or would the original back box have two side lugs, I cant remember as I have never had the occasion to look, I have a few to replace and trying to avoid plaster damage on a solid wal
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[guest119]

i not got six lugs, just the usual two, left and right to stop brain falling sideways. serve a secondary purpose to stop specs falling off. pity lugholes weren't sited to block out 'er indoors.

So there you are Tel, without your lugs you wouldnt see too good???

Boydy

 

[jaypp]

Drill then tap backbox, use 75mm long pins if you need to

always good to have a spare drill on board for those times (last thing friday usually) when using this method for repair etc and the drill manages to snap (itself!).

 

[jaypp]

The old MK sockets with 4 fixing screws any one know if they are still available, or would the original back box have two side lugs, I cant remember as I have never had the occasion to look, I have a few to replace and trying to avoid plaster damage on a solid wal
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can't think at the moment re 2gang but i remember 1gangs having no fixed lug. if you find side lugs and it's the same, don't forget to earth backbox (sorry if you are aware already!)

 

[shanky887614]

always good to have a spare drill on board for those times (last thing friday usually) when using this method for repair etc and the drill manages to snap (itself!).

Why would you only have 1 3mm bit?

you only need to breathe on these small bits and they will snap

 

[GLENNSPARK]

No. read my post.

but seriously Tel you`d think they`d be able to just look at the situation...and suss it out for themselves....wouldn`t you...:nonod:

 

[GLENNSPARK]

always good to have a spare drill on board for those times (last thing friday usually) when using this method for repair etc and the drill manages to snap (itself!).

OK...so....when was the last time you ground up a drill properly?

you want a high speed for small drills and a steady hand as its all about keeping the drill straight and level when drilling....isn`t it really...

but i guess all the usual suspects are going to appear now to tell me to `leave off`
and how i am `being harsh`...or some other twaddle like that...

i suspect the time i worked in plating/welding/fabrications (heavy industries) wont be considered during the verdict...

 

[jaypp]

OK...so....when was the last time you ground up a drill properly?

you want a high speed for small drills and a steady hand as its all about keeping the drill straight and level when drilling....isn`t it really...

but i guess all the usual suspects are going to appear now to tell me to `leave off`
and how i am `being harsh`...or some other twaddle like that...

i suspect the time i worked in plating/welding/fabrications (heavy industries) wont be considered during the verdict...

my eitb training helped my grinding skills perfectly thanks!!

lift n twist 118 degrees

 

[jaypp]

OK...so....when was the last time you ground up a drill properly?

you want a high speed for small drills and a steady hand as its all about keeping the drill straight and level when drilling....isn`t it really...

but i guess all the usual suspects are going to appear now to tell me to `leave off`
and how i am `being harsh`...or some other twaddle like that...

i suspect the time i worked in plating/welding/fabrications (heavy industries) wont be considered during the verdict...

oh, and i'm far from feeling like you need to lay off!!

 

[GLENNSPARK]

oh, and i'm far from feeling like you need to lay off!!

glad to hear it:clap:

 

[the pict]

Glenn , This was the original question all other solutions were volunteered, The old MK sockets with 4 fixing screws any one know if they are still available, or would the original back box have two , as to problem solving I have in my time held a number of senior posts in all sorts of industries and the approach I adopt is "use your team"
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