Comments on: Frank Screws

By: Bob LeGault

Bob LeGault — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:13:08 +0000

Congratulations on a great article with excellent pictures. I’ve used the Frank Screw with success to raise and support the floor guides for sliding closet doors after carpet installation. It beats making a block for the purpose. Use cement board screws for a slightly larger head.

By: Gary Katz

Gary Katz — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:16:19 +0000

Dave,
What problem did you have getting the trim adjuster screws. Bill is a good friend and I know he’d want to hear from you!!

By: dave parker

dave parker — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:29:00 +0000

I have to second Jesse’s recommendation of GRK fasteners and adjusting screws. They really have become part of my fastener arsenal. The trim adjuster screws from Bill Shaw look great too. I was surprised I couldn’t just quickly go to the copemaster site and order some though…

By: Robert Robillard

Robert Robillard — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:47:34 +0000

Jesse,

Nice article, well done, thanks.

By: Jesse Wright

Jesse Wright — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:56:38 +0000

I agree with Gary. Those copemaster trim adjust screws are so nice for base adjustments. A lot easier than putting a screw or nail behind the base, as you have to check every corner with a square/plumb jig, and getting that to work perfectly the first time can be challenging when sribing base to the HW floors, as the corners often become slightly out of plumb.
We dont use these copemaster screws often, but when we need them they work out perfectly. Also using them for other adjustment needs (even on doors behind the stop) has worked great. GRK makes some adjustment screws primarily for doors but can be used for many other things.
http://www.grkfasteners.com/en/TOP_1_2_information.htm

If your not already using GRK fasteners you should seriously look at them :)

By: Gary Katz

Gary Katz — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:01:04 +0000

Another good way to adjust baseboard is with Bill Shaw’s Trim Adjustor screws. If you’re not aware of those screws, check this out: http://blip.tv/file/3469480

Bill’s website is: http://www.copemaster.com/trim_adjustor.html

Gary

By: Johnny

Johnny — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:32:38 +0000

I’ve been using this technique for a number of years, and I also find it to be really helpful when installing baseboard. Sometimes the drywall doesn’t come together perfectly, and a perfect mitre on an inside corner can be open on the top or bottom. Using the “Frank Screw” technique with a drywall screw before you place the base, you can easily close up the gap… It’s so easy, it looks great, and it saves so much time and energy!

By: Bruce A. Peterson

Bruce A. Peterson — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:14:21 +0000

Great idea and very similar to Gary Katz’s use of drywall screws behind baseboard, when there is a gap, to prevent the trim from moving.

Appreciate the help.

By: Chritian M. Whalen

Chritian M. Whalen — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:14:31 +0000

I have also used pocket screws for this sort of thing whenever there’s enough room. They also work well with extension jambs on basement windows if the framer leaves plenty of clearance. Otherwise I use various thicknesses of flat stock that I rip in 1/16th increments from scrap. I can see where this new technique could come in handy. Nice job.

By: Mark Parlee

Mark Parlee — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 21:19:11 +0000

Jesse
Good article thanks
Great picture of your daughter
Enjoy her while she is young because all too soon they are gone doing their own thin.