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cribbit 08-17-2019 10:36 AM

I made an oopsie
 
https://imgur.com/a/bp6Hrb8

https://imgur.com/VdRbaWL.png

https://imgur.com/LZPS01E.png

Ooops



(I knew the screws were on the weak side since I felt them twisting when I put them in, I since bought a proper anchor setter. this hook held for eight months and seemed find, but still - oops)

dgauthier 08-17-2019 10:43 AM

Yeah, it doesn't matter if the hook is rated for 800 pounds if the wall is only rated for 25...

On the upside, that can all be fixed good as new. Surely there's a stud a few inches to the left or right to remount the hook securely.

eddief 08-17-2019 10:48 AM

i know this is not supposed to be funny
 
but i hope you can laugh at the mistake and move on with wisdom.

cribbit 08-17-2019 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgauthier (Post 2581218)
Yeah, it doesn't matter if the hook is rated for 800 pounds if the wall is only rated for 25...

On the upside, that can all be fixed good as new. Surely there's a stud a few inches to the left or right to remount the hook securely.

Sadly sheetrock wall like this, there's no studs (I checked that when I first went to install, then had to buy the molly anchors)

Luckily it's not just drywall or this would've never held at all.

Blown Reek 08-17-2019 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cribbit (Post 2581222)
Sadly sheetrock wall like this, there's no studs (I checked that when I first went to install, then had to buy the molly anchors)

Luckily it's not just drywall or this would've never held at all.

Ummm... Sheetrock and drywall are the same thing.

yarg 08-17-2019 11:05 AM

There has to be studs unless its a small/narrow(<16") wall.

dgauthier 08-17-2019 11:06 AM

You might have metal studs if you can't find wood ones. (Yarg is right -- there *have* to be studs.) I've never dealt with metal studs before, but there's lots of info on the web. It's like screwing and anchoring into sheet metal.

If looks aren't an issue you can hang a nice big piece of 3/4" plywood across two studs using lots of fasteners, and then put the hook anywhere you want in the plywood.

Blown Reek 08-17-2019 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yarg (Post 2581229)
There has to be studs unless its a small/narrow(<16") wall.

And considering how long the anchor screws are, there are definitely studs in there.

bicycletricycle 08-17-2019 11:22 AM

dry wall anchors are garbage. find a stud

cribbit 08-17-2019 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgauthier (Post 2581230)
You might have metal studs if you can't find wood ones. (Yarg is right -- there *have* to be studs.) I've never dealt with metal studs before, but there's lots of info on the web. It's like screwing and anchoring into sheet metal.

If looks aren't an issue you can hang a nice big piece of 3/4" plywood across two studs using lots of fasteners, and then put the hook anywhere you want in the plywood.

There's something in there that kind of flexes if I push into it. Nothing I can drill into.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bicycletricycle (Post 2581238)
dry wall anchors are garbage. find a stud

Definitely. I can do pullups on these hooks, where I've installed them into a stud.

parris 08-17-2019 12:20 PM

It's just a sign that you deserve and need a lighter bike!:banana:

lemondvictoire 08-17-2019 12:26 PM

Hope no bike was harmed in that event....

hokoman 08-17-2019 12:50 PM

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The anchors were where the failure happened as the top one will take most of the weight and that one stretched out.. I've hung a million things and I think these have worked the best for me.... I hung up my topeak bike holder with two of these, and it was rock solid. It was holding up my super heavy touring bike too.

VTCaraco 08-17-2019 12:54 PM

Agreed
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by hokoman (Post 2581261)
The anchors were where the failure happened as the top one will take most of the weight and that one stretched out.. I've hung a million things and I think these have worked the best for me.... I hung up my topeak bike holder with two of these, and it was rock solid. It was holding up my super heavy touring bike too.

Only warning on these it to use a little care in installing, or you have a good-sized hole to work around.

bart998 08-17-2019 12:59 PM

Re:
 
If the stud is not located in an aesthetically pleasing place, I've used a piece of plywood the same thickness as the drywall. Cut out the drywall between two studs and screw the plywood down in its place. Skim coat and paint to match the drywall finish. Bolt bike hook to plywood.


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