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Post by jumpeabumples88 on Dec 5, 2014 0:47:08 GMT
I remember reading once that instead of using the post extenders in the refill packs that you could go to Home Depot/Lowes and purchase screws to use?? can someone help me?? my michaels does not have the snap load thingy...TIA!!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2014 0:56:53 GMT
Yes, they are called chicago screws! Just check out the screw/nail section with all the little bins.
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Post by jumpeabumples88 on Dec 5, 2014 1:05:09 GMT
how do I know which size to get?? do I need to take something to show??
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2014 1:17:20 GMT
how do I know which size to get?? do I need to take something to show??
It's been a few years since I purchased them, but I thought they were all the same diameter, I just chose what length I wanted. If you aren't sure, you can take one of the posts from your albums now, since you'll be taking them apart anyway after you buy the new ones.  |
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Post by jumpeabumples88 on Dec 5, 2014 2:33:20 GMT
thanks!! I will do that!
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Post by berta147 on Dec 5, 2014 19:00:13 GMT
They are also called binding posts. I buy them at my Ace hardware in the tool bins. That way you can just buy what you need, not what comes in a prepackaged set. Ace has then in lengths of 1/2 inch to 3 inches, if not longer.
I hated the extension posts for albums, they never seems to screw together securely. And one brand would not match another!
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Post by myboysnme on Dec 6, 2014 3:30:25 GMT
Or toggle bolts - at the hardware store. They are perfect and work so much better than those shaky extensions.
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Post by jumpeabumples88 on Dec 6, 2014 4:05:05 GMT
thanks yall!!!! went today to HD and found them...so much better than the ones with the refills!!!
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Post by angelpea on Dec 6, 2014 9:10:36 GMT
Thanks for all the info & choices. I had no idea you could do that!  I'm using mostly D-ring albums now but still have post-bound albums that are in progress. I'm sure I'll need a few for my Disney albums. |
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Post by kelly8875 on Dec 7, 2014 14:46:18 GMT
I'll have to check our hardware stores for these too! I have always hated those stupid little extenders, but never used them. I've always bought long posts at the LSS, but they're super hard to find now. My supply is running low.
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I'm using mostly D-ring albums now but still have post-bound albums that are in progress. I'm sure I'll need a few for my Disney albums.