Installing a shelf, never used this type of "anchor". Tried drilling hole 5/16" in diameter & 3/8"deep; visuals on package. This didn't entirely go through drywall. Hammered bolt in and screwed to sink deeper into drywall. When I screwed in screw, the entire bolt pulled out of wall!
2007-06-02 19:56:56 · 3 answers · asked by D K 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Thanks for the responses! I played a little more, and realized that I just needed to screw the screw all of the way in, then loosen it off. This seemed to fasten it. I was able to hang my shelf; unfortunately...it is no longer perfectly level, lol!
2007-06-03 10:05:49 · update #1
If you are installing a shelf, instead of using a moly bolt, can you find a stud on the wall where you want the shelf? Moly's are used for hollow walls, like drywall. Measure the diameter of the shaft of the moly and drill to that size. Myself, I just use the head of a phillip's screwdriver and push it through the drywall. Once again, for the weight of the shelf, I would use the studs and wood screws to secure the shelf. good luck
2007-06-02 21:05:46 · answer #1 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Molly Bolt Sizes
2016-12-12 08:49:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's a "Molly Bolt"???
Are we talking about a wall anchor and screw?
Or a toggle bolt that pinches closed and springs open?
What type of anchor?
How much weight are you planning on putting on the shelf?
How many supports are you using?
2007-06-02 21:41:37 · answer #3 · answered by moakleyman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The back of the package the molly-bolt came in should have those answers.
2007-06-02 20:05:39 · answer #4 · answered by badbill1941 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋