replying to Ralph Hertle, CruzR wrote:
The strength of the wall comes from the union of the metal studs to the
drywall (residential 1/2"; commercial 5/8"). If you check throughout the
internet you will see other folks using SNAP TOGLE BOLTS directly onto metal
studs to hold large heavy items like shelves and even commercially
manufactured chin-up bars. If anything else ask the experts at THIS OLD HOUSE.

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