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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!

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!

PNF · 06-24-2008, 01:34 AM

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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

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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!

blu-backer · 06-24-2008, 11:34 PM

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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!

Just to clarify, I believe you mean "lag bolts" or "lag screws".

ZackL · 07-12-2008, 08:22 PM

I envy your entire apartment.

arush5268d · 07-12-2008, 08:26 PM

I envy you!

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06-23-2008, 10:47 PM	#1
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	#3
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, 01:54 AM	#6
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	#7
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	#9
ChiefSneed Member Member since:Feb 2008	Pics:

06-24-2008, 07:43 PM	#10
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	#11
daly Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Boston, Ma Blu-ray collection:38	good job man looks sick enjoy!

07-12-2008, 08:22 PM	#13
ZackL Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada	I envy your entire apartment.

07-12-2008, 08:26 PM	#14
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	I envy you!

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