Putting up a wall mount with a bolt all the way through? - Page 2

CoconutPete · 01-15-2009, 09:34 PM

OK! Progress (well sort of).

After an unattended break, I'm back to the project. I expanded the hole on the back of the wall and went to work w/ the snake light again. I found the stud!!!!!

Now... I know exactly where the left side of the stud is. The only variable that remains: Is an older house w/ plaster walls still built using 2x4 studs?

blownE30M3 · 01-16-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Platinum52

OK! Progress (well sort of).

After an unattended break, I'm back to the project. I expanded the hole on the back of the wall and went to work w/ the snake light again. I found the stud!!!!!

Now... I know exactly where the left side of the stud is. The only variable that remains: Is an older house w/ plaster walls still built using 2x4 studs?

Should be.

CoconutPete · 01-17-2009, 10:13 AM

Jackpot! I ratcheted the bolts in, they are on there GOOD! It feels like I could hang from it...although I probably shouldn't.

Thanks for the help.

GlockMan · 01-17-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Platinum52

Jackpot! I ratcheted the bolts in, they are on there GOOD! It feels like I could hang from it...although I probably shouldn't.

Thanks for the help.

If you cant hang from it, your TV shouldnt.

'busa · 01-26-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by trippinbillies4

Hayabusa, your toggles through metal studs will be fine. I hate doing it, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. If you have a way of getting some 2x10's in between the metal studs, again, I would go that route. But if not, just get some 3"x3/4" toggles, and get at least 4 through metal studs. Maybe a 5th and 6th through the center into the drywall alone. $.50 toggles vs. tv coming off of the wall... pretty easy decision!

I got 4 through metal studs and 4 more through drywall between them. The metal studs are real sturdy and took a bit of effort do drill through. I got the heaviest duty toggle bolts that Home Depot had (90 or 150 lbs, I think) so the weight of the TV distributed over the 8 bolts should give them no trouble at all.

It's still comforting to get approval for my work.

'busa · 02-03-2009, 07:34 AM

Update:

Finished my work, installed the mount, grabbed it and with my knees against the wall, lifted up my feet. I stayed like that 3-4 seconds before I put my feet down. I saw no signs of stress, bending or looseness.

I have a pic to prove it.

I'll see if I find time to put it up.

trippinbillies4 · 02-13-2009, 05:27 PM

Congrats man! It's always good when the TV actually stays up. I've had my doubts doing some heavy flat panels on cantilevers bolted to some old brick... I too give it the hang test.

'busa · 02-16-2009, 09:38 AM

I think this should work:

GlockMan · 02-16-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hayabusa55

I think this should work:

trippinbillies4 · 02-16-2009, 10:51 AM

Very nice!

And I have those same shoes.

clint999 · 03-22-2009, 05:10 AM

I see what you're saying. Why is that, though? Just due to risk of failure of toggle bolt?

01-15-2009, 09:34 PM	#21
CoconutPete Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North CT & Denmark. Posts: 2,482 My Ride: E90 330i View My Garage	OK! Progress (well sort of). After an unattended break, I'm back to the project. I expanded the hole on the back of the wall and went to work w/ the snake light again. I found the stud!!!!! Now... I know exactly where the left side of the stud is. The only variable that remains: Is an older house w/ plaster walls still built using 2x4 studs? __________________ ---------- The word "there" can appear as a pronoun, as in “over there." "Their" is a possessive pronoun. In a phrase like “Susan and Bill's car,” it could be used to to make a new phrase: “their car.” ”They're” is a contraction of “they are.” “They are” should always be able to replace “they're.” ----------- Extra Credit: It's "I'm looking for an M3" not "I'm looking for a M3". -----------

01-17-2009, 10:13 AM	#23
CoconutPete Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North CT & Denmark. Posts: 2,482 My Ride: E90 330i View My Garage	Jackpot! I ratcheted the bolts in, they are on there GOOD! It feels like I could hang from it...although I probably shouldn't. Thanks for the help. __________________ ---------- The word "there" can appear as a pronoun, as in “over there." "Their" is a possessive pronoun. In a phrase like “Susan and Bill's car,” it could be used to to make a new phrase: “their car.” ”They're” is a contraction of “they are.” “They are” should always be able to replace “they're.” ----------- Extra Credit: It's "I'm looking for an M3" not "I'm looking for a M3". -----------

02-03-2009, 07:34 AM	#26
'busa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,446 My Ride: E90 335i (sold) View My Garage	Update: Finished my work, installed the mount, grabbed it and with my knees against the wall, lifted up my feet. I stayed like that 3-4 seconds before I put my feet down. I saw no signs of stress, bending or looseness. I have a pic to prove it. I'll see if I find time to put it up. __________________

02-13-2009, 05:27 PM	#27
trippinbillies4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 836 My Ride: '04 Z4 3.0i View My Garage	Congrats man! It's always good when the TV actually stays up. I've had my doubts doing some heavy flat panels on cantilevers bolted to some old brick... I too give it the hang test. __________________ __________________________________________________ '02 Mini Cooper #40HS

02-16-2009, 09:38 AM	#28
'busa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,446 My Ride: E90 335i (sold) View My Garage	I think this should work: __________________

02-16-2009, 10:51 AM	#30
trippinbillies4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 836 My Ride: '04 Z4 3.0i View My Garage	Very nice! And I have those same shoes. __________________ __________________________________________________ '02 Mini Cooper #40HS

03-22-2009, 05:10 AM	#31
clint999 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 99 My Ride: SLK 230 View My Garage	I see what you're saying. Why is that, though? Just due to risk of failure of toggle bolt? __________________ In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity - Albert Einstein Broadcasting Degrees

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