On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 22:23:58 -0500, "orangetrader"
wrote:

I have a metal rack that is 24" wide and 48" tall, it is a metal modular
rack with various attachments - hooks, shelves, knobs etc...and has four
attachment holes on the vertical edges of the frame.
I can use toggle bolts but I don't think the drywall will have enough
strength. I thought about cutting two pieces of wood and mount it
horizontally into the studs above and below, and then screw two vertical
pieces to them to form a frame, but this will not be symmetrical.

Any idea?

How about mounting the rack to a 24x48 sheet of 3/4" birch or hardwood
plywood? Add some banding or picture frame moulding around the
plywood edge and stain/paint it. Then you can fasten the plywood
wherever you want, guaranteed to hit at least one stud.

Steve Manes
Brooklyn, NY
http://www.magpie.com/house/bbs