There have been many types of anchors that work in different wall materials. Whether it's Drywall, Brick, Plaster, Block, Wood or even Concrete there are anchors to work in each base material well. However, there has never been one anchor to work in all these base materials..... until now.
It's called the "Wall Dog" and it can do just that. It is made of a hardened steel that is able to work in most any base material with great success and the beauty of this little anchor is the simplicity of installation. With drywall, wood and plaster there is no pre-drilling required. With block, brick and concrete you only need a standard 3/16" masonry drill bit. Once you use this anchor for light duty applications it will be hard to use any other.
This is a procedure for the people who like to work on heavy duty projects and for those who enjoy doing their very best.
Many hitches for vehicles are sold with installation included. Don't be naive, the price has been built into the cost of that installation. If you truly want to tackle this project you will need some quality tools and fasteners for this install. Doing this yourself could be difficult, you will most likely need the help of a friend who doesn't mind laying on the ground and looking at the underside of a car and may even have a few busted knuckles in his/her past.
Obviously you will need to consult the experts on which hitch will be best for your needs, but the install will be up to you. This will save you money and give you a better understanding of your vehicles capacity for towing.
Here we go. If you are bolting to a frame that has holes that pass threw, you will need Bolts, Flat Washers and Lock nuts. Not just any will do for this application. Depending on what you will be towing and your vehicle size could determine what grade bolts you would use, however the least grade you would use for this project would be Grade 8 preferably domestic made. Most of these Grade 8 bolts sold in the average hardware stores are easy to spot because the are coated with a yellow zinc that is easy to recognize.
What you will need to complete this job correctly and not have your boat pass you by after you stop at the traffic light.
* (Minimum) Grade 8 bolts "Largest diameter that will fit through the holes provided in the hitch" * Grade 8 Flat Washers for both side of the holes * Ovalized Grade 8 Lock Nuts "ONLY" (No nylon lock nuts)
The items listed above are usually found at your better hardware locations. Now, with installing these it is no easy task. The ovalized nuts is where most people struggle, this is where a heavy duty QUALITY ratchet will come in handy as well as your friend.
Now if a welded nut is attached to the vehicle already you should still use Grade 8 Bolts and still put Ovalized Grade 8 Lock Nuts as a double nut set-up to absolutely be sure you investment stays behind you and not continuing straight after you've made that left turn to the boat launch.
With all the new technology in Flat Screen TV's it seems everyone is purchasing them for home and office. If you are not having them professionally installed you may have several questions about hanging it from your wall.
Some TV manufactures will provide anchors with the mounting plate. However most do not. In this case you will need to know a little info about what kind of wall you are hanging it from.
Drywall: You will need an anchor that has a metal wing that opens like an umbrella behind the wall. These are called Toggle Bolts. My favorite though is an easy to use and is much easier to install Strap Toggle made by Powers Fasteners. This little beauty will work with any head style bolt and the wing will stay attached to the wall - vs - a Toggle Bolt where the wing will fall behind the wall if the bolt is removed. Cost is little more but your sanity will still be in tact when the job is complete.
CMU or Hollow Block: There is only one anchor I recommend for this application. It is with over 20 years experience that I have never found a more reliable and easy to install anchor that I would hang heavy valuables from on a block wall. It is called Hollow-Set Drop-In anchor and it is made by Powers Fasteners. You will need to ask for this anchor by name and manufacture to be sure you are getting the right thing. There is only one!
Once you have followed the manufactures install procedures on these anchors you can feel confident that your investment is secure and the big game won't be ruined by a faulty anchor.
Welcome and thanks for visiting my site. Here you will find useful information about the world of fasteners and some pretty good links to people I feel are quality driven. Just so you know who I am, in 1986 I started in the hardware industry. By 1990 I had earned a degree in Carpentry and built several houses in the Baltimore area. I then became a sales rep/trainer for a large fastener supplier in the southeast. I began to dive into the training even more when I found it would improve my sales. Today I am referred to as "the fastener guy" taking care of age old problems and consistently solving fastening issues. I have now developed a school for the hardware industry that will help create a better understanding of fasteners and increase sales. I will be releasing a down loadable school very soon. so keep your eyes on the right side of the screen.
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