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Default Dry wall anchors for metal studs


"BobK207" wrote in message
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On Sep 30, 9:09 am, crabshell wrote:
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On Sep 30, 11:56 am, crabshell wrote:
What kind of drywall anchors should I use with metal studs?


Depends on what you're hanging. If it's not too great of a load I use
toggle bolts or Molly anchors.


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It's a wood plaque that weighs about 3 lbs.


If it's that small, I'd use those little plastic inserts.

Drill a slightly undersized hole in the drywall, push them in & use a
small screw.

Or alternatively use picture hooks.

For really heavy loads, self-drilling / self-taping sheet metal screws
into the steel studs provide a very strong connection.

What is the tape for?