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TiddyTwoShoes t1_iyud2vd wrote

If the mollies are crushed or bent, you might be running into a stud. Did you try just the screw? You'll be able to tell if it hit wood instead of air.

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[deleted] OP t1_iyw84np wrote

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TiddyTwoShoes t1_iywerb9 wrote

Ah, you'll need something then. Excuse the long link or if it doesn't work.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FM9NB21?pd_rd_i=B08FM9NB21&pf_rd_p=4e1ed69f-9511-4631-b8a0-4f05f5875119&pf_rd_r=TT3ZFVBW5H5M3V641S1V&pd_rd_wg=4wKMC&pd_rd_w=Ob66d&pd_rd_r=9f7aa881-9d59-40b7-8aae-2b0248b2d76a

This style works really well, don't know about this exact brand since it's just a Google, but try something like that. I've found they work really well for small jobs and won't break out 3 inches of drywall if someone rips it out trying to keep from falling.

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