RearEchelon t1_j6fvt9l wrote on January 30, 2023 at 1:11 AM

Do yourself a favor and go pick up some of these. I don't use anything else for wall hanging anything that's going to have to support a load.

Sparkykc124 t1_j6fxk4u wrote on January 30, 2023 at 1:24 AM

Those are great for heavy loads but require pretty decent size holes, which can be difficult in old plaster walls. I have plaster and wood lathe construction walls and have had good luck pre-drilling with a 3/16 masonry bit on high speed with no hammer action, then using a course thread wood screw. If I don’t hit lathe going straight in I angle the screw a bit so I do.

togadiz OP t1_j6fvxyv wrote on January 30, 2023 at 1:12 AM

AH THANK YOU, great recommendation! Ordering some now !

Life_Of_Nerds t1_j6fzw5o wrote on January 30, 2023 at 1:40 AM

You can buy similar toggles at most big box hardware stores as well. I get them from home Depot.

RearEchelon t1_j6gpo6h wrote on January 30, 2023 at 4:49 AM

You can get those exact ones. They're more expensive that way but if you only need a handful it's quicker and easier.

No_Pomegranate2580 t1_j6fxcct wrote on January 30, 2023 at 1:22 AM

Yep.

sophiebophieboo t1_j6fzds0 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 1:37 AM

I use those anytime I have to hang something heavy. I’ve had heavy items in my home hanging on them for ten years with no issues. Second this recommendation.