https://www.instahang.com/

On 2/18/2012 7:44 AM, John Grossbohlin wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

Totally a "needless" gimmick and a "solution looking for a problem" ...
and what, NO laser guided level and digital readout??

SWMBO would love it, though.


--
www.eWoodShop.com
Last update: 4/15/2010
KarlCaillouet@ (the obvious)
http://gplus.to/eWoodShop

On Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:02:35 -0600, Swingman wrote:
On 2/18/2012 7:44 AM, John Grossbohlin wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/
SWMBO would love it, though.

Then you better expect one for next Christmas.

On Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:02:35 -0600, Swingman wrote:

On 2/18/2012 7:44 AM, John Grossbohlin wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

Totally a "needless" gimmick and a "solution looking for a problem" ...
and what, NO laser guided level and digital readout??

If you act now, the laser level comes with it, FREE!
Just pay the additional $7.95 s/h fee.
Bottom line: $31 kit worth about, what, six bucks?

SWMBO would love it, though.

Until she hung that heavy mirror and it came down in the middle of the
night because the nail is less than 3/4" long and doesn't go into the
studs. OOPS!

--
The ultimate result of shielding men from folly
is to fill the world with fools.
-- Herbert Spencer

On 2/18/2012 4:16 PM, Larry Jaques wrote:
On Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:02:35 -0600, wrote:


SWMBO would love it, though.

Until she hung that heavy mirror and it came down in the middle of the
night because the nail is less than 3/4" long and doesn't go into the
studs. OOPS!

Method to that madness ... who would want to forgo another "I told you
so" opportunity to reinforce life's natural order (against a fetching
blonde, you need all the help you can get).

--
www.eWoodShop.com
Last update: 4/15/2010
KarlCaillouet@ (the obvious)
http://gplus.to/eWoodShop

On Feb 18, 8:44*am, "John Grossbohlin"
wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

I can see a limited application for that, but as a proper hanging
solution? Not so much.
Lee Valley has a whole bunch of solutions far better suited for the
job at hand.

"Robatoy" wrote in message
...
On Feb 18, 8:44 am, "John Grossbohlin"
wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

I can see a limited application for that, but as a proper hanging
solution? Not so much.
Lee Valley has a whole bunch of solutions far better suited for the
job at hand.

I love the examples of what can happen if you don't use their push-pin
driver. No large nail or spike holes, why would you use such a large nail.
No holes pounded through the drywall or plaster, who would hit the pin,
nail, spike so hard that the hammer goes through the wall. Only to be solved
with a solution to a problem that should not exist except for the totally
inept and dangerous.

"EXT" wrote in message
news.com...

"Robatoy" wrote in message
...
On Feb 18, 8:44 am, "John Grossbohlin"
wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

I can see a limited application for that, but as a proper hanging
solution? Not so much.
Lee Valley has a whole bunch of solutions far better suited for the
job at hand.

I love the examples of what can happen if you don't use their push-pin
driver. No large nail or spike holes, why would you use such a large nail.
No holes pounded through the drywall or plaster, who would hit the pin,
nail, spike so hard that the hammer goes through the wall. Only to be
solved with a solution to a problem that should not exist except for the
totally inept and dangerous.

Might be amusing to see a profile of those who purchase this thing... It
could be that they shouldn't be trusted with real tools and they are at
least wise enough to self-select into the population that buys this thing.
;~)

John

On 2/19/2012 6:57 PM, John Grossbohlin wrote:

"EXT" wrote in message
news.com...

"Robatoy" wrote in message
...
On Feb 18, 8:44 am, "John Grossbohlin"
wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

I can see a limited application for that, but as a proper hanging
solution? Not so much.
Lee Valley has a whole bunch of solutions far better suited for the
job at hand.

I love the examples of what can happen if you don't use their push-pin
driver. No large nail or spike holes, why would you use such a large
nail. No holes pounded through the drywall or plaster, who would hit
the pin, nail, spike so hard that the hammer goes through the wall.
Only to be solved with a solution to a problem that should not exist
except for the totally inept and dangerous.

Might be amusing to see a profile of those who purchase this thing... It
could be that they shouldn't be trusted with real tools and they are at
least wise enough to self-select into the population that buys this
thing. ;~)

John

Exactly! LOL Those actors demonstrating this kind of stuff seem to be
right out of a 3 stooges movie.

In article ,
says...

"EXT" wrote in message
news.com...

"Robatoy" wrote in message
...
On Feb 18, 8:44 am, "John Grossbohlin"
wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

I can see a limited application for that, but as a proper hanging
solution? Not so much.
Lee Valley has a whole bunch of solutions far better suited for the
job at hand.

I love the examples of what can happen if you don't use their push-pin
driver. No large nail or spike holes, why would you use such a large nail.
No holes pounded through the drywall or plaster, who would hit the pin,
nail, spike so hard that the hammer goes through the wall. Only to be
solved with a solution to a problem that should not exist except for the
totally inept and dangerous.

Might be amusing to see a profile of those who purchase this thing... It
could be that they shouldn't be trusted with real tools and they are at
least wise enough to self-select into the population that buys this thing.
;~)

I can see where it might be handy for an interior decorator or the like,
where it's someone else's wall and an "oops" can involve expense.

In article ,
John Grossbohlin wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

OWW! MY HAND!

(older home with genuine plaster, not drywall)
--
Often wrong, never in doubt.

Larry Wasserman - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf. lonestar. org

"Larry W" wrote in message
...
In article ,
John Grossbohlin wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

OWW! MY HAND!

(older home with genuine plaster, not drywall)

Yup... they forgot to include the free bonus dead blow hammer for those
cases.

On 2/19/12 8:11 AM, Larry W wrote:
In ,
John wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

OWW! MY HAND!

(older home with genuine plaster, not drywall)

That was my first thought, knowing what my house is like.....

--
Froz...


The system will be down for 10 days for preventive maintenance.

In article ,
says...

In article ,
John Grossbohlin wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

OWW! MY HAND!

(older home with genuine plaster, not drywall)

Amen. One of these days I'm going to get a blasting license. A little
linear shaped charge would make putting in outlets _so_ much easier.

On Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 5:44:54 AM UTC-8, John Grossbohlin wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/



On Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 5:44:54 AM UTC-8, John Grossbohlin wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

On 10/12/2015 6:22 AM, wrote:
On Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 5:44:54 AM UTC-8, John Grossbohlin wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

Looks to me like a solution in search of a problem. How hard is it to
tap a nail into a wall? A much bigger problem is locating a stud where
you want to hang something heavy.

On 10/12/2015 2:03 PM, Just Wondering wrote:
On 10/12/2015 6:22 AM, wrote:
On Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 5:44:54 AM UTC-8, John Grossbohlin
wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

Looks to me like a solution in search of a problem.

Absolutely

How hard is it to tap a nail into a wall?

Probably easier with an actual hammer.

A much bigger problem is locating a stud where
you want to hang something heavy.


That is relatively simple too. Use 4~5 stacked rare earth magnets
wrapped in masking tape, to protect a painted surface, and hover it
closely back and forth along the surface of the wall. The magnets will
almost pull out of your hand and stick to the wall everywhere that there
is a dry wall screw or nail.

On 10/12/2015 3:23 PM, Leon wrote:
On 10/12/2015 2:03 PM, Just Wondering wrote:
On 10/12/2015 6:22 AM, wrote:
On Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 5:44:54 AM UTC-8, John Grossbohlin
wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

Looks to me like a solution in search of a problem.

Absolutely

How hard is it to tap a nail into a wall?

Probably easier with an actual hammer.

A much bigger problem is locating a stud where
you want to hang something heavy.


That is relatively simple too. Use 4~5 stacked rare earth magnets
wrapped in masking tape, to protect a painted surface, and hover it
closely back and forth along the surface of the wall. The magnets will
almost pull out of your hand and stick to the wall everywhere that there
is a dry wall screw or nail.

You misunderstand. The problem isn't locating a stud, it's wanting to
position the heavy whatever-it-is where you'd have to put a nail six
inches away from the nearest stud.

Just Wondering wrote:
On 10/12/2015 3:23 PM, Leon wrote:
On 10/12/2015 2:03 PM, Just Wondering wrote:
On 10/12/2015 6:22 AM, wrote:
On Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 5:44:54 AM UTC-8, John Grossbohlin
wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

Looks to me like a solution in search of a problem.

Absolutely

How hard is it to tap a nail into a wall?

Probably easier with an actual hammer.

A much bigger problem is locating a stud where
you want to hang something heavy.


That is relatively simple too. Use 4~5 stacked rare earth magnets
wrapped in masking tape, to protect a painted surface, and hover it
closely back and forth along the surface of the wall. The magnets will
almost pull out of your hand and stick to the wall everywhere that there
is a dry wall screw or nail.

You misunderstand. The problem isn't locating a stud, it's wanting to
position the heavy whatever-it-is where you'd have to put a nail six
inches away from the nearest stud.

I think the person who buys this does not have the notion of a
structural stud in mind.
The manufacturer should sell a broom with it to pick up the inevitable
pieces of glass.

On 10/12/2015 4:42 PM, Just Wondering wrote:
On 10/12/2015 3:23 PM, Leon wrote:
On 10/12/2015 2:03 PM, Just Wondering wrote:
On 10/12/2015 6:22 AM, wrote:
On Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 5:44:54 AM UTC-8, John Grossbohlin
wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

Looks to me like a solution in search of a problem.

Absolutely

How hard is it to tap a nail into a wall?

Probably easier with an actual hammer.

A much bigger problem is locating a stud where
you want to hang something heavy.


That is relatively simple too. Use 4~5 stacked rare earth magnets
wrapped in masking tape, to protect a painted surface, and hover it
closely back and forth along the surface of the wall. The magnets will
almost pull out of your hand and stick to the wall everywhere that there
is a dry wall screw or nail.

You misunderstand. The problem isn't locating a stud, it's wanting to
position the heavy whatever-it-is where you'd have to put a nail six
inches away from the nearest stud.

So when you say, "A much bigger problem is locating a stud where
you want to hang something heavy," you actually meant to say a much
bigger problem is having a stud where you want to hang something heavy.

I don't think I misunderstood what you actually said, maybe what you
meant to say. ;~)

Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in
:

On 10/12/2015 2:03 PM, Just Wondering wrote:
On 10/12/2015 6:22 AM, wrote:
On Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 5:44:54 AM UTC-8, John Grossbohlin
wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

Looks to me like a solution in search of a problem.

Absolutely

How hard is it to tap a nail into a wall?

Probably easier with an actual hammer.

My thought too. That thing probably works on drywall, but
your SOL if you have an older house with lath & plaster.

And the nail and hammer are a darn sight cheaper than
paying $31 (after shipping and handling) for that thing.

One does have to wonder, tho, what inspired Mr Vanzandt
to suddenly post that link, 3 and a half years after
John G first posted it.

John

On Mon, 12 Oct 2015 23:22:18 +0000 (UTC), John McCoy
wrote:

Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in
m:

On 10/12/2015 2:03 PM, Just Wondering wrote:
On 10/12/2015 6:22 AM, wrote:
On Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 5:44:54 AM UTC-8, John Grossbohlin
wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

Looks to me like a solution in search of a problem.

Absolutely

How hard is it to tap a nail into a wall?

Probably easier with an actual hammer.

My thought too. That thing probably works on drywall, but
your SOL if you have an older house with lath & plaster.

And the nail and hammer are a darn sight cheaper than
paying $31 (after shipping and handling) for that thing.

One does have to wonder, tho, what inspired Mr Vanzandt
to suddenly post that link, 3 and a half years after
John G first posted it.

He probably bought a big remnant lot think he could get rich.

Just Wondering wrote:
On 10/12/2015 6:22 AM, wrote:
On Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 5:44:54 AM UTC-8, John Grossbohlin
wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

Looks to me like a solution in search of a problem. How hard is it to
tap a nail into a wall? A much bigger problem is locating a stud
where you want to hang something heavy.

Agreed - but people will buy anything...

--

-Mike-

On 10/12/2015 6:16 PM, Mike Marlow wrote:
Just Wondering wrote:
On 10/12/2015 6:22 AM, wrote:
On Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 5:44:54 AM UTC-8, John Grossbohlin
wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

Looks to me like a solution in search of a problem. How hard is it to
tap a nail into a wall? A much bigger problem is locating a stud
where you want to hang something heavy.

Agreed - but people will buy anything...


Sometimes you want to hang where there is no stud. Finding a stud is
simple, but going between is more difficult. There are other solutions
though, picture hooks with angled nails have been around at least 60
years that I know of.

wrote in message
...

On Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 5:44:54 AM UTC-8, John Grossbohlin wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/



On Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 5:44:54 AM UTC-8, John Grossbohlin wrote:
https://www.instahang.com/

I'm wondering where this post from 2012 came from... without any other text
to put it in context!

With that I searched it out and from the looks of the thread on Google
groups the whole thing was a joke!

https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=...ng/_zQzLYl9axI

As they say, things on the Internet never go away! LOL

"John Grossbohlin" wrote in
:


I'm wondering where this post from 2012 came from... without any other
text to put it in context!

With that I searched it out and from the looks of the thread on Google
groups the whole thing was a joke!

https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=...king/_zQzLYl9a
xI

As they say, things on the Internet never go away! LOL


I wonder if J. Clarke ever got his blasting license. It sure would make
putting holes in for outlets a hole lot cooler. (5 seconds to cut every
hole for every outlet and switch in the entire place. Totally worth it!
Just needs a little tiny amount of time* to set up. *Compared to the age
of the Universe.)

Puckdropper
--
Make it to fit, don't make it fit.

"Puckdropper" wrote in message
eb.com...

I wonder if J. Clarke ever got his blasting license. It sure would make
putting holes in for outlets a hole lot cooler. (5 seconds to cut every
hole for every outlet and switch in the entire place. Totally worth it!
Just needs a little tiny amount of time* to set up. *Compared to the age
of the Universe.)

With shaped charges that should work!

In article om,
Puckdropper says...

"John Grossbohlin" wrote in
:


I'm wondering where this post from 2012 came from... without any other
text to put it in context!

With that I searched it out and from the looks of the thread on Google
groups the whole thing was a joke!

https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=...king/_zQzLYl9a
xI

As they say, things on the Internet never go away! LOL


I wonder if J. Clarke ever got his blasting license. It sure would make
putting holes in for outlets a hole lot cooler. (5 seconds to cut every
hole for every outlet and switch in the entire place. Totally worth it!
Just needs a little tiny amount of time* to set up. *Compared to the age
of the Universe.)

The trick is cutting through the plaster without cutting through the
outside wall.

Hmm--this is something that someone should suggest to that British TV
show that does all the thermite--I can't remember the name of it.