Just mounted a 58'' Panasonic, I feel like a king. - Blu-ray Forum

ChiefSneed · 06-23-2008, 07:45 AM

Just wanted to tell a little bit of how I mounted my 58'' Panasonic on my wall with metal studs so if someone comes across this problem they may have a bit more insight.

I was very worried that just screwing the bracket on wouldn't hold. I wasn't sure that the threads of the bolts provided could support over 150 pounds pulling down, not even to mention that the mount pulls out providing even more resistance when fully extended.

I did some research and found out that I could drill a hole in the metal stud. (Remember metal studs are hollow) I then bought a ten pack of Hilti Toggler Toggle Bolts.

These things are genius. First you have to drill a hole big enough to fit the Toggler, I did this by starting with a small drill bit and changing it up until I got to the biggest size that would allow the Toggler to fit inside. Then you put the Toggler in, wiggle it around until you can see that it's flush and the hole is lined up, then pull the zip tie mechanism that will hold the bracket in place until you're ready to screw, twist off the excess zip tie and screw away.

I had some doubts to be quite honest, but if you have metal studs, use the hollowness to your advantage and get the Toggler bolts. It's well worth the piece of mind knowing that your TV and Mount are basically a part of your whole wall structure.

Colglizity · 06-23-2008, 07:54 AM

pics, baby, pics!!!!!

rubberghost · 06-23-2008, 09:43 PM

yeh what he said.

SkullPhyre · 06-23-2008, 10:07 PM

I thought this was going to be like that "I just mounted my PS3" thread

dpomp · 06-23-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SkullPhyre

I thought this was going to be like that "I just mounted my PS3" thread

don't give people that idea!! it'll bring the ps3 mounting back up. i swear i saw that thread like almost once a month for a while there.

STARKILLER--1138 · 06-23-2008, 10:41 PM

Chief, is that the TH-58PZ700U? I've been looking to get a plasma (have a KDS55A3000 right now) and this one caught my eye. How you like it?

PNF · 06-23-2008, 10:47 PM

This is what I am afraid of, I have a 52" and the thing is quite heavy, (at least about 100 pounds or so~

I am just not feeling comfortable hanging it over the dry wall that I have in the living room, even with nailing it to the stud behind, I'm still not comfortable~

Pictures of your setup would be great ~

Grif32 · 06-23-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PNF

This is what I am afraid of, I have a 52" and the thing is quite heavy, (at least about 100 pounds or so~

I am just not feeling comfortable hanging it over the dry wall that I have in the living room, even with nailing it to the stud behind, I'm still not comfortable~

Pictures of your setup would be great ~

I have had my plasma hanging for over 5 years now into the drywall and studs.

I used something similar to the toggle bolts for metal framing. I am 200 pounds and I was hanging from it with zero issues

bkbluray · 06-23-2008, 11:19 PM

Need pics!

SkullPhyre · 06-23-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dpompeo

don't give people that idea!! it'll bring the ps3 mounting back up. i swear i saw that thread like almost once a month for a while there.

If the mods had not closed and locked it it would still be here today.

richteer · 06-23-2008, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PNF

I am just not feeling comfortable hanging it over the dry wall that I have in the living room, even with nailing it to the stud behind, I'm still not comfortable~

There's your problem right there: you're using nails. You need to use bloody great lug bolts for TVs, not puny little nails! I use four 5" lug bolts to hold my 32" TV and swivel stand onto the wall, each screwed into a stud. That sucker is NOT gonna fall off of the wall!

dpomp · 06-23-2008, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefSneed

Just wanted to tell a little bit of how I mounted my 58'' Panasonic on my wall

did you buy it dinner first?

theprophecy247 · 06-24-2008, 12:17 AM

CONGRATs PICS THOUGH WE WANT PICS lol

PNF · 06-24-2008, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richteer

There's your problem right there: you're using nails. You need to use bloody great lug bolts for TVs, not puny little nails! I use four 5" lug bolts to hold my 32" TV and swivel stand onto the wall, each screwed into a stud. That sucker is NOT gonna fall off of the wall!

sorry, I should clarify. I mean bolts if I were to hang it. Nailing was just a term I used. Sorry for the confusion.

Did you guys have professionals installing it? or DIY (if professional, how much?)

ascian · 06-24-2008, 01:54 AM

i hope for most people that toggle bolts aren't a new device, but i'm sure they are. anyways, i'm glad to hear you got it done correctly, and congrats on a successful install.

Intamin · 06-24-2008, 03:14 AM

SS or it didn't happen...jk

That's impressive though, glad you got it mounted safely!

richteer · 06-24-2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNF

sorry, I should clarify. I mean bolts if I were to hang it. Nailing was just a term I used. Sorry for the confusion.

Did you guys have professionals installing it? or DIY (if professional, how much?)

Understood.

I installed mine myself. All you need are a few tools (stud finder, power drill, wratchet, spirit level) and some common sense. A second pair of hands doesn't hurt, either!

ChiefSneed · 06-24-2008, 07:10 PM

Pics:

theprophecy247 · 06-24-2008, 07:43 PM

i envy you lol congrat man

daly · 06-24-2008, 07:49 PM

good job man looks sick enjoy!

06-23-2008, 07:45 AM	#1
ChiefSneed Member Member since:Feb 2008	Just mounted a 58'' Panasonic, I feel like a king. Just wanted to tell a little bit of how I mounted my 58'' Panasonic on my wall with metal studs so if someone comes across this problem they may have a bit more insight. I was very worried that just screwing the bracket on wouldn't hold. I wasn't sure that the threads of the bolts provided could support over 150 pounds pulling down, not even to mention that the mount pulls out providing even more resistance when fully extended. I did some research and found out that I could drill a hole in the metal stud. (Remember metal studs are hollow) I then bought a ten pack of Hilti Toggler Toggle Bolts. These things are genius. First you have to drill a hole big enough to fit the Toggler, I did this by starting with a small drill bit and changing it up until I got to the biggest size that would allow the Toggler to fit inside. Then you put the Toggler in, wiggle it around until you can see that it's flush and the hole is lined up, then pull the zip tie mechanism that will hold the bracket in place until you're ready to screw, twist off the excess zip tie and screw away. I had some doubts to be quite honest, but if you have metal studs, use the hollowness to your advantage and get the Toggler bolts. It's well worth the piece of mind knowing that your TV and Mount are basically a part of your whole wall structure.

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Colglizity Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Washington (360) Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:31 Blu-ray reviews:3	pics, baby, pics!!!!!

06-23-2008, 09:43 PM	#3
rubberghost Expert Member Member since:May 2008 Location:the sub-matrix Blu-ray reviews:4	yeh what he said.

06-23-2008, 10:07 PM	#4
SkullPhyre Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Portland, Oregon Blu-ray collection:184	I thought this was going to be like that "I just mounted my PS3" thread

06-23-2008, 10:41 PM	#6
STARKILLER--1138 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008	Chief, is that the TH-58PZ700U? I've been looking to get a plasma (have a KDS55A3000 right now) and this one caught my eye. How you like it?

06-23-2008, 10:47 PM	#7
PNF Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Philly Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:87 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:41	This is what I am afraid of, I have a 52" and the thing is quite heavy, (at least about 100 pounds or so~ I am just not feeling comfortable hanging it over the dry wall that I have in the living room, even with nailing it to the stud behind, I'm still not comfortable~ Pictures of your setup would be great ~

06-23-2008, 11:19 PM	#9
bkbluray Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:MN Home Theater Gallery:57 Blu-ray collection:185 Blu-ray reviews:25	Need pics!

06-24-2008, 12:17 AM	#13
theprophecy247 Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Shadow Moses Islands Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:5	CONGRATs PICS THOUGH WE WANT PICS lol

06-24-2008, 01:54 AM	#15
ascian Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Arkansas Blu-ray collection:1	i hope for most people that toggle bolts aren't a new device, but i'm sure they are. anyways, i'm glad to hear you got it done correctly, and congrats on a successful install.

06-24-2008, 03:14 AM	#16
Intamin Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Houston Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:318	SS or it didn't happen...jk That's impressive though, glad you got it mounted safely!

06-24-2008, 07:10 PM	#18
ChiefSneed Member Member since:Feb 2008	Pics:

06-24-2008, 07:43 PM	#19
theprophecy247 Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Shadow Moses Islands Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:5	i envy you lol congrat man

06-24-2008, 07:49 PM	#20
daly Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Boston, Ma Blu-ray collection:38	good job man looks sick enjoy!

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