"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.

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.


Upper kitchen cabinets loaded with dishes easily exceed the weight that you
are talking about. The studs will be fine just put a couple of screws in
each stud.