Which drywall anchor? - Project Farm
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there is a very cheap version of the metal fastener with pop out wings i used many times in my career as a construction carpenter, one note the anchor is only as good as its base + in commercial work stout 5/8" fire rated drywall is used widely. blocking installed before the drywall is best + required for grab bars in bath areas, especially handicapped.
I've used the first metal one on the left in the preview above countless times and it has always served me well.
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Originally Posted by StevieC
I've used the first metal one on the left in the preview above countless times and it has always served me well.
I did, too. It's plenty strong for typical tasks such as hanging mirrors, wall paintings, etc.
With that said, those E-Z Ancor 100 self drilling ones look pretty good, too. Will keep them in mind for securing heavier items.
Thanks for posting the video.
I've used the first metal one on the left in the preview above countless times and it has always served me well.
I did, too. It's plenty strong for typical tasks such as hanging mirrors, wall paintings, etc.
With that said, those E-Z Ancor 100 self drilling ones look pretty good, too. Will keep them in mind for securing heavier items.
Thanks for posting the video.
Molly bolts, the type that requires a pre-drilled hole. Never liked the type that were driven.
Originally Posted by Quattro Pete
Originally Posted by StevieC
I've used the first metal one on the left in the preview above countless times and it has always served me well.
I did, too. It's plenty strong for typical tasks such as hanging mirrors, wall paintings, etc.
With that said, those E-Z Ancor 100 self drilling ones look pretty good, too. Will keep them in mind for securing heavier items.
Thanks for posting the video.
I like the Snap-Toggle ones, hadn't seen those before...
Originally Posted by StevieC
I've used the first metal one on the left in the preview above countless times and it has always served me well.
I did, too. It's plenty strong for typical tasks such as hanging mirrors, wall paintings, etc.
With that said, those E-Z Ancor 100 self drilling ones look pretty good, too. Will keep them in mind for securing heavier items.
Thanks for posting the video.
I like the Snap-Toggle ones, hadn't seen those before...
Originally Posted by Quattro Pete
With that said, those E-Z Ancor 100 self drilling ones look pretty good, too. Will keep them in mind for securing heavier items.
I love those ones. You never have to worry about a drill or the correct sized bit.
With that said, those E-Z Ancor 100 self drilling ones look pretty good, too. Will keep them in mind for securing heavier items.
I love those ones. You never have to worry about a drill or the correct sized bit.
I suppose it makes a difference on what your needs are. His criteria was based heavily on the amount of drywall damage IF the anchor pulled out. Unless hanging something very light or just temporary, I usually want the strongest anchor that avoids pullout. I really endorse the snaptoggle anchor and it is clearly the strongest. It has a huge contact area on the back of the drywall. It requires a smaller hole than the expanding wing model. The anchor remains in the wall and reusable if you remove the screw. If you want to abandon the anchor, you simply break the plastic and the metal part falls away.
http://www.toggler.com/pdf/snaptoggleGuide.pdf
http://www.toggler.com/products/snaptoggle/installation.php
"Exceeds Building Code Requirement! Most national and local building codes require that grab bars be able to sustain 250 pounds of dead load force. The BB 1/4"-20 SNAPTOGGLE Toggle Bolt substantially exceeded that requirement, holding 360 pounds in 1/2" drywall in tests conducted by the Cornell University / Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College / Gerontological Environmental Modifications unit and the Eastern Paralyzed Veteran's Association in the EPVA's lab in Fort Totten, New York, in April 2002. "
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http://www.toggler.com/pdf/snaptoggleGuide.pdf
http://www.toggler.com/products/snaptoggle/installation.php
"Exceeds Building Code Requirement! Most national and local building codes require that grab bars be able to sustain 250 pounds of dead load force. The BB 1/4"-20 SNAPTOGGLE Toggle Bolt substantially exceeded that requirement, holding 360 pounds in 1/2" drywall in tests conducted by the Cornell University / Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College / Gerontological Environmental Modifications unit and the Eastern Paralyzed Veteran's Association in the EPVA's lab in Fort Totten, New York, in April 2002. "
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