46erjoe said something like:
On Fri, 28 Jul 2006 19:27:57 -0400, Jeff Wisnia
wrotF:

Doug wrote:
Hi,

I would like to hang some things up in my basement, but the walls are
of course all made of concrete. Is there a special type of nail to
hang on concrete walls or is there something other than nails that can
be used?



If you don't have dozens to put in, I'd suggest you take a look at
"Tap-Con" screws, they're sold all over, and can be safer for a novice
than the powder driven fasteners, also easier to remove if you ever need
to.

All you need is an electric drill and the proper size masonry drill bit
to suit the size you are installing. Just drill holes in the concrete
and screw them in.

Goggle is your friend, just enter "Tap-Con" to learn all about them.

HTH,

Jeff


One of the problems with tapcon screws however, is that if the drill
bit encounters a stone aggregate piece, it will not drill through it.
and you're SOOL. Bits will only chew through the matrix between.

Bah. A *lot* of perseverance and your masonry bit will eventually chisel
the way through. It might be worn to a nub, but I've been able to do it,
several times.


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