Simon Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hi, As the title says, I have previously used plasterboard screws, but find that they're a pain as they slip a lot. What do you use or what am I doing wrong? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericd Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Assuming your rails are in a U shape, you can squeeze a piece of wood inside, jointing both ends and screw through metal to wood. Some rails come with their own plastic jointing bits but they cost a small fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 The question in the title seems a little different to that in the posting so I have two answers [;-)]If you mean joining uprights (montants) together to extend them then you use a section of "rail" which slips over them, when I extend rails (the floor and ceiling channels) for a run of over 3m I just but them up to each other, no need to join although you can persuade one to fit in the next with a little trimming.If you mean what do you use to join metal frame studwork, montants and rails together other than screws then my answer is une pince à sertir, much much easier, quicker and cleaner.Editted, if you mean how to join ceiling rails (fourrures) together then you use the metal clips called brides de fourrure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommier Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Back in our house renovating days we (well, my husband really with me as unwilling assistant!) originally used to screw the metal together because the special tool (pince à sertir?) which crimps the rails together, was a bit pricey. Once we gave in and bought one, life became much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneySuckleDreams Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 If I could add my halfpenny worthIf you do buy one of the pincers, spend a little more and get the long nose ones. I bought one of the blockier ones and I like to pince both the back and front when joining the montants to the rails, and the blocky one does not let you get behind the rails if you are close to a wall. If you are just building studs in the middle of a space then they are just as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Many thanks for the answers. I've googled pince à sertir, and that is exactly what I need, only wish I'd bought one years ago!Chancer, you've answered a question I didn't even know that I'd needed to ask, as I'll be going higher than 3m high, I now know how to do that as well, thanks. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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