Quote Originally Posted by oldgringo View Post
There are screws, and then, there are screws. Drywall screws, and earlier deck screws can be stripped or broken with a screw gun if you aren't careful.
I'd use something with a bigger head like a lag bolt and washer, a screw head might pull trough. I'd forget the plate and get a 2X4 or 2X6 in a straight grained oak that would span a few studs. Also listen to OG dry wall and deck screws though strong can be brittle.