A lot of the reviews say to purchase your own (longer) screws. If I want to buy them in advance, what size screws will I need and how many?
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I would suggest 3/4" to 1" drywall nails. If you're using the regular mount you'll need 8 screws. If using the stair banister kit, you'll only need 4.
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The screws that came with mine, I think they're too big. I can't screw them in all the way.
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Hi Suz. Just use your instinct... is very heavy so use strong and long screws. Is very easy at the end.
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Kevin The screws that the manufacture supplies are too big. You will need to use smaller ones.
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You would use 2 1/2 inch screws. Here is a handy chart for future reference. http://www.kregtool.com/files/newsletters/kregplus/Images/february12/selecting-the-correct-screw.pdf
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Agree with other replies, screws are cheap if you need shorter ones. I like the product well enough to have used it in multiple homes. Go for it.
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If you have at least one of the broken ones you can get a pack of them at advanced auto . I don't remember the size but I was able to match them up and bought new screws as well.
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Screws come with it. If you didn't get them I suggest contacting the manufacturer.
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I know that if you try and get a new one from Amazon, they will make you return the whole product and it's usually extra time and trouble. I would just take your one good screw to the hardware store and try and find a similar sized one.
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Screws came with my Mount,but Lowes or Home Depot has metric screws to fit.Don't remember the size
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the screws are only about 2 inches long. and yes. you can find longer screws at a hardware store. I had to buy longer screws for my drawers
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I AM unsure because I have not had to do so yet. Why not take it to your local hardware store (lowes, home depot, menards..etc) and see if they can tell you what screws you would need.
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They provide a couple sets of different size mounting screws, it should have what you need.
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The product usually, when shipped new and in it's origional package, comes with small mounting screws and the instructions. This product is probably an out of package deal. I wish I could tell you what size 5he screws are.
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can't remember, i would go to a hardware store, screws will be application specific.
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I have several of these, but never had any problems. Have no idea on the size of the screws. SorryAce Hardware has a great selection on screws, perhaps they can help you.
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This takes 4 short screws. My husband does not remember if he used the ones that came with it or used some he already had.