Reddit mentions: The best hollow-wall anchors

Thanks for the reply! Using a studpop to locate studs.

So I can't screw anchors into that metal drywall corner correct?

And you're saying I can use toggle bolts wherever on the wall even if there isn't a stud? That's awesome. The shades are a bit heavy but I'm not going to be putting my weight on them. So if I can just put those anchors in anywhere I'd be pretty satisfied with that as a solution. Also as a sidenote, I also ordered this. There's nothing in here that can freely support the curtains and curtain rod right?

Your wall will be fine (regarding the structural integrity of your house). But will it be strong enough to old your TV? I don't have enough information. If I understand correctly, with the information you provided us, i'm pretty sure your wall isn't only concrete, this type of wall is usually made with wood, metallic meshing with a poor quality concrete.

How thick the wall is?

Something like this should be a good start to check for screws.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/NYLON-CAVITY-ANCHOR-FIXING-SCREW/dp/B006ZLL4VC/ref=sr_1_66?ie=UTF8&qid=1348165664&sr=8-66

You are using a hammer drill and are unable to penetrate the concrete? Maybe try starting at a smaller size (like 1/4") and working your way up.

Or maybe there is something wrong with your hammer drill? It sounds stupid, but make sure the hammer motion is on and you are drilling in the right direction.

The other option which should be fine, although it would be better to anchor in the concrete: Just use the plastic drywall anchors, like these guys:

http://www.amazon.com/Hillman-Group-370329-Plastic-100-Pack/dp/B000BO6NY2/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1415889643&sr=8-22&keywords=drywall+anchors

It sounds like you have about an inch and one eighth before you hit concrete. You may need to snip off a tiny bit to get them to go all the way in.

Yes, it comes with everything you'd need, but if you're going into drywall, I would suggest buying some better anchors like these, the ones they come with aren't the best.

If you plan one making it mobile, maybe look into some tripod mounts, the bases support a standard mount.

Yep, I agree with this. It's a .22, about as low pressure a round as you can find. Make sure it's not obstructed, nothing is obviously damaged, and that it isn't rusted to shit. Clean it, oil it, go shoot it.

Also you probably don't want to dry fire this gun, older rimfires like this will peen the breech face. These drywall anchors (the yellow ones you can find anywhere) work great as snap caps though.

A half inch hole seems a bit excessive for a 15lb mirror. The anchor you linked is like for hanging utility shelving. It will work, but it's pretty overkill.

For smaller stuff like this, I tend to use these sorts of anchors.

Use better drywall anchors. I had a similar thing happen with a curtain rod, and replaced the little straight nylon wall anchors with self-drilling wall anchors. The big screw threads are a lot better than tiny ridges on regular drywall anchors. I used these to secure a coat rack in my laundry room and it's been trouble free for over 4 years.

You don't really need to find studs for mounting the lighthouses, although that is the simplest installation. Since the lighthouses are fairly light, drywall anchors similar to these will be more than strong enough to hold them if the ideal location doesn't happen to be near a stud.

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Some Buckmark pointers:

• It cannot be field-stripped without Allen wrenches (3/32 for sight base, 7/64 for barrel). If you want to clean without disassembling, strongly consider getting a boresnake to clean. If you only have a cleaning rod, you can clean from the muzzle but must be very careful not to ding or scrape the crown around the muzzle, or you can just disassemble the thing.
  
  
• Don't dryfire an empty Buckmark. The firing pin will carve a notch on the breech face.
  
  
• #4 yellow drywall anchors make perfect snap caps for practice and dryfire. You can also use spent 22LR casings.
  
  
• A drop of blue Loctite on your sight base screws will keep them from coming loose after reassembly.
  
  If you're feeling adventurous:
  
  
• Consider removing the mag disconnect. Being unable to pull the trigger without a magazine is a worthless feature, and removing one simple spring fixes this and improves the feel of the trigger pull.
  
  
• Consider performing the Heggis flip to reduce the weight of your trigger pull.
  
  
• Be careful when removing the grips - they hold tension on a lot of small parts.

Just make sure you screw into studs next time, or use properly rated drywall anchors.

https://www.amazon.com/TOGGLER-SnapSkru-Self-Drilling-Glass-Filled-Fastener/dp/B0051IB6HW

Disclaimer: I work for the company that makes those, they are really awesome though.

I'm a huge fan of the Toggler brand anchors when I can't screw into a stud. You can find them at Home Depot as well.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0051IBDKW/ref=pd_aw_sim_328_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=411M9VM3Z7L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL100_SR100%2C100_&refRID=0FRF2AFFC415N447ZJGT

These are my favorite kind of snap toggles I've used so far: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051IBDKW/

Yes generally you shouldn't use a drill for it because it is so easy to overtighten. As I said I bought a tool for it, similar to this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Anndason-Setting-Hollow-Cavity-Plasterboard/dp/B0711S75N9

(just first google result)

but even with that tool you first have to do a testrun and see how hard you should pull on the handle. It is a bit fidgety but quite strong when done correctly.

Cake day!

These have been my favorite for a long time. Some Azome buyers have had a bad experience, but I would go to a regular branded hardware store and be sure you aren't getting a cheap knock off.

I like these anchors for hanging on hollow wall.


200 lbs Drywall Anchor Mounting Kit for Wall Mounting Without Studs or Through Metal/Steel Studs to Mount TVs, Grab Bar, Etc. Includes:1/2" Drill Bit, 4 X 200lbs SNAPTOGGLE Anchors, 4 Screws+Washers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P3L966N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_rhnSDbZTKKRV6

Follow the directions about what size drill bit. You won’t need masonry bit for plaster.

if you cant find studs, look into using these.

https://www.amazon.com/TOGGLER-SnapSkru-Self-Drilling-Glass-Filled-Fastener/dp/B0051IB6HW/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1468292016&sr=8-15&keywords=wall+anchor

I once had my Super Star Destroyer and an older X-wing and Tie on there.

For the size you describe (1lb) small universal wall anchors will be fine. Just the small push-in plastic anchor with matching screw. Leave the masonry bit up to the buyer. Something like the yellow ones in this kit:

Qualihome Drywall and Hollow-wall Anchor Assortment Kit, Anchors, Molly Bolts, Screws, and Toggle Bolts, 100 Piece. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012Q2OBGI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_7sngybM7FY7Y1

OO toggle bolts :O i havent seen these before. Looks a lot less intrusive than what i was thinking of using... http://www.amazon.com/TOGGLER-SnapSkru-Self-Drilling-Glass-Filled-Fastener/dp/B0051IB6OA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1398428057&sr=8-3&keywords=drywall+anchor

Here is the mobile version of your link

$6.56 for a pack of 100 :D

https://www.amazon.com/Hillman-370326-Ribbed-Plastic-100-Pack/dp/B000H5WVCS

DONE!

My wife recently got an ebike so both for ease of charging and security and I made her a lean to bike shelter. So now her bike is secured by a deadbolted door (albeit a pretty lightweight one) and and locked to the wall of the house with a wall anchor with her u-lock.

The store you link to would protect your bike from the weather but all that well from thieves. I doubt it would be much of a challenge to for the doors of that shelter. But if you cut a hole in the rear wall or floor so that you could fix a ground or wall anchor it should provide about as much protection as can be had in a lightweight outbuilding.

The plastic anchor will not work with plaster walls.

For that picture, I would attach a wire between the two hangers on the back of the frame, so you only need one hook in the wall.

You can use a molly bolt or toggle bolt if you are really worried about the weight.

This style anchor works wonders for hanging heavy shit in drywall. One will support the mirror, two will idiot proof it.

https://www.amazon.com/TOGGLER-SNAPTOGGLE-Zinc-Plated-Channel-Fastener/dp/B0051IBDKW/ref=pd_sim_60_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0051IBDKW&pd_rd_r=5R9HHHZNZADDRNMBB44B&pd_rd_w=fAiNu&pd_rd_wg=C3sSs&psc=1&refRID=5R9HHHZNZADDRNMBB44B

You drill a hole, stick the metal base into the wall, and pull a plastic tab tight to the wall. Then cut the plastic wings, and you have a reusable threaded piece of metal permanently hanging on the wall. When you move the mirror and want to patch it, hit it with a screwdriver and a hammer and it will fall into the wall cleanly.

It's nice because you can take the hardware out as much as you need and the anchor will remain in place and reusable.

These should be more than enough Hollow Wall Anchor Screws Set, 6 Sizes Heavy Duty Zinc Plated Steel Molly Bolt Hollow Drive Wall Anchor Screws Assortment Kit for Drywall, Plaster and Tile, 48 PCS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HN4DQNF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zuNpDbR2PYKBX

A couple drawwall insets. No need t anything fancy. Drywall and Hollow-wall Anchor Assortment Kit, Screws, Wall Anchors, 100 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DCQRAZQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QoFaBbBQS0W4E

If you hit homedepot they’ll have a little pack.

No worries if they are metal studs. Just find the center of the stud and go through it with a step bit, pop in some toggle bolts and secure the bracket to the wall with the provided screws

If you want something snapcap-like to stick in the chamber of a .22LR so you can dry-fire without hurting the firing pin or chamber, get a box of 4-6-8 X 7/8-Inch Plastic Screw Anchors.

It takes the same 10s of shots to ruin the rim on them as "real" .22 snapcaps that cost an order of magnitude more, it's soft enough that even if you really fuck up nothing will get hurt, and they'll usually even feed from a magazine.

I haven’t done it, but some people apparently put these in their gun to act as snap caps when dry firing.

The Hillman Group 370326 Ribbed Plastic Screw Anchor, 4-6-8 X 7/8-Inch, Yellow, 100-Pack.


The advantage to using these would be that The majority (all?) of “real” 22LR snap caps will eventually get dented from Firing pin strikes to the point that they are no longer serving the intended purpose. These screw anchors are disposable, so you just toss them when the rim becomes dented from your firing pin.