On Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:54:11 -0800 (PST), Unused Classified
wrote:

Hello,
I have a new plasma TV and a bought wall mounting hardware. I used the
stud finder on the wall and found that the studs are 24 inches apart.
I drilled several small holes into the sheet rock in the area but it
seems like after I clear the sheet rock there is a half inch of dead
space before the studs. I haven't checked the whole wall but it seems
this is the case in the relevant area. Is this common? I bought
longer screws but I'm still hesitant to hang it on top of empty space.
One idea is to use 1/2 inch metal washers, if there is such a thing,
to fortify the screws.
Any other ideas?
Thanks


Studs are not always in the same plane, either installed improperly or
the studs have moved (twisted, bowed, waned, etc) over time. I dont
think there is an easy fix on this one without taking the wall apart
and shimming up the set-back stud. At this point I'd put the TV on a
sturdy table and forget the wall mount.