Do these straps need to be secured to a stud? We have rows of bookcases and won't be able to line up each one with a stud.
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Unless your bookcases are very narrow or you live in a non-standard house there should be a stud every 18 inches or so. I used the stud finder and marked where the studs were with a sticky note and then attached the strap where the stud was, as close to the middle of the bookcase as possible. The stud may not be in the center of the bookcase but that's ok- the strap will keep the bookcase from falling even if the strap is not exacly center...
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No, they have drywall inserts that are pounded into the wall and the screws are screwed into them.
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For safety, drilling into a stud is preferred. If not possible, I would suggest using a drywall anchoring device.
835421
We found that the stud is much better because if something heavy fell then the extra security of the screw in the stud was much more of a peace of mind.
86969
The bottom screw of each triangle of screws I installed will definitely be in the stud. You must have additional screws on top and bottom "plates" to make the grab bar secure. Just one screw at the top and one screw at the bottom in the stud is a "no-no". Wall anchors are also a "no-no". There may be a way to get more screws into the stud if you know what you're doing. There are "slots" between the oval holes of the "plates". If you angle the long screws just right, you can put a screw through the "slots" so they can go on each side of the stud at the top and bottom of the grab bar. Just be careful so the long screws don't hit each other or you'll have a mess. You may have to get 4 thick shorter screws but it will be worth it to make the grab bar secure. Good luck.
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You will need anchors or "Mollys" for the sheetrock, if you do not hit a stud if you plan on putting any weight on the shelf.
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These are designed to be bolted to a backing. I am not sure how you are planning to secure it to the wall. Are you thinking a corse threaded bolt? Either way you would need to either have the backing or perhaps install them into studs. I don't think this is what you need
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Yes. The predrilled holes are spaced 16" apart. Try and have 1 side hit the studs and then use wall anchors to support the other side. The weight of the units on the shelves will be supported mostly by the brackets that are on the studs. The packaged bolts are huge and long. Power them in the stud.
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Michael, my hangers do have a decent sized stud for the hook. I have had approximately 10 sweaters on one and 8 jean and leather jackets on two of the hangers without any problems. I have used these for several months. I hope this helps. Robert
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This can be mounted without studs but it definitely needs anchors. Toggle bolts are what I used and it is working great! It comes with plastics anchors but after reading some reviews, I went out and bought toggle bolts.
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I absolutely would only screw it into the wood studs with the screws. Mine is rock solid AND I too am a perfectionist. If it's not in a stud, you MUST use the anchors, but I can't vouch for it's sturdiness.
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Yes, bolt it to the studs and it should be great...........anchors in the wallboard itself will NOT work!
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If you have a Topeak rack you don't need to use the straps. They're useful for those who, for unknown reason, would choose to use this with a basic rack. You'd use them to attach it to the top rails at the points indicated by the strap locations.
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Depends on how long the shelves are and how thick. They will probably sag if the wood is too thin and long without additional brackets
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Most definitely studs. However, Since it did not line up with the studs for me. I ran a 1 x 4 across, both the top and bottom and secured into the studs. Then I mounted the rack onto the 1 x 4.Worked just fine.
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No, not at all. As long as you can find a wooden stud, you should be fine screwing it in by hand. I have a metal frame behind my wall so I had to get special screws to hold it in JUST the dry wall and it's holding steady with about 10 pounds of books on there. So it's more about the screws yet get, rather then this product.
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I put mine into studs but I think that anchor screws would probably work as well, though, I guess it all depends on the weight of your boards. I have not had any issues. They have worked perfectly for me.
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Hi, Moochie. I'd say you'll run into issues with how much weight your stud- or anchor-points will be able to support well before you need worry about straining these. The caveat to that is the pressure needs to be entirely vertical as horizontal pressure can easily deform the tabs.
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I believe it needs at least one stud. Just like Jondotcom said, mine lined up with a stud and I used a toggle bolt on the other.
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My husband installed the rack for me in our laundry room. I believe he used drywall anchors on part of it but he may have found a stud for one side. Sorry, I don't remember. I am very happy with the rack. I dry alot of clothes on it and have space beneath it to store laudry baskets.