Questions tagged [mount]
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Mounting Computer Under Particle Board Desk
I would like to mount a computer under a desktop made from particle board, the desktop is 1/2 inch thick, the computer plus mount weighs about 25lbs. Would the particle board hold?
How could I mount ...
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Is there any such thing as a rectangular tripod mount or something like that? [closed]
So I bought this 20€ foldable laptop table:
But I work with at least 2 external HDDs at a time, so I needed to find a way of having them "attached" to the table, too. The best, cheapest, most elegant ...
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How can I hide television cables on a brick wall?
My handyman mounted my TV and cut holes at the top and bottom so we could hide the cords. He went to put the cords through the hole and found a surprise layer of brick in between the holes so he ...
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Do I need to fill the gap of a wide tv mount hole?
First time mounting a TV here. The Mounting Screw Holes at the back of my TV is wider than the M6 screw that it takes. I was wondering if I need to fill the gap with a spacer or something else when ...
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Suggestions for properly mounting 4' shop light
Suggestions for installing two 4 ft LED flush mount shop lights in unfinished basement ceiling perpendicular to floor joists (see pictures)? Specifically, what ceiling box to use and would you mount ...
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40LB TV Mounted on Drywall using 6 Plastic Anchors. WILL THIS FALL?
The 55' tv is 38.8 lbs and I used 6 drywall anchors rated for 80lbs. I hung it 24 hours ago at a friends house, and I've been nervous since reading contradictory information online. Having only done ...
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Installing TV on metal studs
So I tried installing my new Samsung 55" inch LED above the fireplace on an articulating mount (about 45 pounds on the TV) and found metal studs. I decided to open up the wall and install 2x4 wood ...
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Mounting tv using wall studs, cant drill more than ~1 inch
Hello so I am trying to mount my tv using a rosewill RHTB-16001 and trying to drive in the pilot holes to be able to screw in the lag bolts.
Following the manual using a 1/4 inch drill bit I drilled ...
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Mounting large mirror on drywall/studs with unknown brackets
We got a large beveled mirror (50-60 lbs) at a garage sale thinking it would be easy to mount. After we got home we noticed the mirror has 2 brackets near one of the longer edges and I am baffled on ...
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What lag bolts to use when mounting 65" TV to drywall using plywood?
I've seen this question asked before, but didn't see what hardware to use in putting up the plywood.
I'm looking to mount my 65" TV above the fireplace using an articulating mount that mounts across ...
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What is behind my plasterboard!? Studs appear to be random in position and length!
I'm hoping to mount a 23kg tv on an articulating mount to a plasterboard wall and I gather they are supposed to have studs running vertically behind them with even spacings... BUT, stud finder is ...
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How to secure 20 lb light fixture install?
What is the simplest (easiest) method to properly secure the light fixture to a ceiling? Fortunately, the electric box is already in place. I believe the ceiling is drywall
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Mounting heavy items with no studs [closed]
I purchased this wine rack even though I'm skeptical on the strength of the L Brackets.
I do not have studs in my wall but purchased these heavy duty anchors for 3/8 inch drywall.
Any thoughts on ...
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Can you hang a heavy punching bag where a ceiling fan mount is?
My apartment is newly refurbished with multiple pre-installed spots for lighting fixtures, including ceiling fans.
It would seem to me that a metal beam that can handle a ceiling fan can handle a ...
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How do I mount a 70" TV to wall when the studs are in the wrong place?
I want to mount a 70" tv (68lbs) to a wall, but all the wall mounts I find need to be mounted between studs. The studs above my fireplace are 16" apart, but there's one stud about 2" off center of the ...
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How should I mount this ceiling light fixture?
I have a fairly heavy (a few kg) hanging lamp which came with this ceiling mount (and no instructions):
So, to mount it, I can remove the bracket from the cover, screw it to the ceiling, put the ...
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Seeking clever ideas \ suggestions to pole mount water timer
I would like to mount the timer to a pole, which would be staked into the ground. The timer would sit 10 inches above the ground. I do not have a clear idea what would be a simple effective means to ...
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Is there a way to hang mini blinds with only 1/2" of space to mount the brackets?
I had all of the windows in my house replaced last week and I just assumed that my fairly new mini blinds would be able to be put back up but once the new windows were in, but there is now only a ...
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How to install wall mount corner sink?
I'm installing a sink in a 3x4 powder room. There's no room for pedestal or legs, so it must be a wall mount. The chosen sink has no overflow. I'm in Toronto, Canada.
How would I install the sink? ...
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Help with Kanto mount, 55" tv, and 24" between studs
I want to mount my 55" tv (39.2 lbs) on a Kanto mount (https://web.archive.org/web/20170317095158/http://www.kantoliving.com/product/pdx680/) but the studs are spaced 24" apart. I've been doing some ...
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How to hang a projector screen (cloth) with a few inches away from the wall?
I have some odd fixture/design on the dry wall I want to hang the projector screen against, but if I were to fasten the screen on that wall, the crooked things on the wall will bulge through the ...
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Can I mount a TV on a single metal stud?
I'm finding a lot of conflicting info on this.
I have a 53.1 lbs TV (65") that I want to mount using a flush mount (5.9lbs) to my wall. However the studs (24" apart) are off center so I would be ...
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Articulating Mount 65" led TV - 1 stud
I would like to mount a 65" led TV on a wall where I can only hit a single stud - the studs are 24" apart and the TV weights approx 75lbs.
This particular mount can extend 2FT out from the wall, ...
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Mounting large tv to drywall
I have a 50-inch tv weighing in at 15kg/33lbs, that I want to mount to a drywall. Ideally, I would like to be able to use a mount that can flip the tv out at a 90 degree angle. I have not been able to ...
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TV wall mount problem. (Studs too far apart)
I bought a full motion wall mount to fix 49" tv to wall. Instructions for mount specify must be fixed to studs. Studs are too far apart where I want it to go. Is there a safe way to fix or should I ...
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Mounting TV on metal studs?
The wall contains metal studs 24 inch apart. On a previous TV, I installed an articulating TV mount (80lbs total with mount) on two metal studs with 4 snap toggles (that's 2 snap toggles per metal ...
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How to mount TV in old drywall or plaster wall [duplicate]
I'm trying to mount my TV in the wall but it's proving to made much more complicated than expected. My house is from 1908 and has been through multiple renovations. The drywall seems old, and the ...
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Drilling, hit metal running vertical floor to ceiling
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Condo/Apt building (28? floors)
Built 1993
Seattle, WA
Wall facing neighbor's wall
Need to drill into stud to mount Murphy bed.
I drilled into same area that were used for the old Murphy ...
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Mount wooden post onto uneven concrete [duplicate]
Hi I'm wanting to mount a 112x112x3000 post onto a concrete slab. I have purchased L shaped brackets to do the job. Because the post will sit at the edge of the concrete I can install at most three ...
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What type of anchor is this and what is the max capacity ?
I want to mount an item that is pretty heavy on the wall but the studs don't align with where I would like to mount it. Here is a picture I the anchor I am using (using two of them):
What type of ...
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Mount for a drill with 50 mm collar
Having just moved into a house (from a flat) for the first time in my life), I am about to buy a corded drill. I would like to get something "universal", suitable for drilling the walls to hang a TV ...
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Full Swivel TV Mount on Vertical Studs
I am trying to mount our new 60 inch TV onto a wall. The studs behind the drywall in the particular area are horizontal and there is too much space in between to mount into the studs. I cut 2x8s and ...
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TV mount above fireplace? HELP [duplicate]
I am moving into my first home and am wanting to mount my 43" flat screen tv above the fireplace. There are multiple outlets surrounding the fireplace, however there is not one above it. What are some ...
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