Jim wrote:
"saulgoode" wrote in message
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I want to hang a 130lb object from the wall. It's 30x30, so it'll only
hit 2 studs, but I can get 8 cabinet screws in there. Each screw is
worth +50lbs, but I'm not sure about the two studs holding that kind of
load.
A stud will surely hold at least 65 pounds. I would be more concerned about
the screws since they have no support in the wallboard and since they aren't
made of especially strong material.

I could always use lag bolts. I just want to make sure I don't bow the
studs, or cause any structural integrity issues. I figure the studs'll
be just fine, but I wanted to double-check since I'm not a
home-building expert. 130lbs in my mind isn't that heavy, but I've been
wrong before...


- Saul


Jim

Anyone have a good rule-of-thumb for that? If need be, I could put a
ledge under the object that will hit three studs for extra support.


- Saul