Dutchware wall anchor installation

**DaddyLongLegs** · 01-07-2018, 18:08

I was thinking of purchasing a set of Dutch's wall anchors to use in the man cave. Unfortunately I have no idea what I am doing when it comes to installing them. What advice or instruction can y'all give so I can avoid some of the horror stories I have read of people ripping drywall and even wall studs out?

**LTMillar** · 01-07-2018, 18:26

I'm using very similar Adjustable Wall Anchors for dozens of indoor hangs at my home.

I pre-drilled and used medium carbon 3.5" #10 screws from Fastenal in one application and GRK R4 same dimension screws in another one. I made sure I was in the center of the wood stud. I believe I read one recommendation of using SPAX #10 3.5" Deck Screws. I'm around 225# and have seen/heard no issues even with one 15* hang angle 2 hour nap test. (oops)

If you make sure of your hang angle and use the right screws into properly constructed wood walls, you should be happy with it.

Hope this helps.

**NWABYUCougar** · 01-07-2018, 19:09

How would one find the weight rating on using the wall anchor using studs?

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**Carrico** · 01-08-2018, 12:23

I have been building houses for over 20 years, I also sleep nightly in a hammock that is installed in my living room walls. It really depends on how your house was constructed and what grade wood they use. if you hit a 2× 4 stud dead on Center and it's a sound good piece of wood without any large knots or sap lines, chances are it will support you. however if there is any problem with the stud or your off center there's a good chance you can rip a chunk of it out of the wall. I highly suggest you attach it as close to the ceiling as possible, this will give a lot of added support to the stud. my anchors are installed in my top plates which are much stronger than a typical 2 × 4 stud. With the anchor system Dutch sells at least there is multiple attachment points vertically along the stud this will help distribute some load. If by chance you have 2×6 studs you should be good to go without much worries as long as you hit them in the center. Just make sure you don't have metal studs or it's not an old 1× layered wall. Also if you can attach right next to a window or a door there is a stack of studs called the Trimer and king studs that are generally sandwich together with a good amount of nails and will add extra rigidity. Wall corners are also stronger because of multiple studs nail together. You should also pre-drill your holes with a drill bit considerably less in diameter than the Fastener you're going to use, to keep the wood from splitting when you put the Fastener in.

**Dutch** · 01-08-2018, 15:00

I have to be careful for liability sake so I can't make many blanket reccomendations. I will say there is a lot of force on a hammock suspension so be very careful. I don't want anyone damaging their building or themselves. Here is a vid...
https://www.youtube.com/edit?video_i...referrer=watch

**NWABYUCougar** · 01-08-2018, 19:19

Originally Posted by Dutch

I have to be careful for liability sake so I can't make many blanket reccomendations. I will say there is a lot of force on a hammock suspension so be very careful. I don't want anyone damaging their building or themselves. Here is a vid...
https://www.youtube.com/edit?video_i...referrer=watch

Link doesn’t seem to work for me.

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**Dutch** · 01-08-2018, 19:22

My fault

**NWABYUCougar** · 01-08-2018, 19:22

Originally Posted by Carrico

I have been building houses for over 20 years, I also sleep nightly in a hammock that is installed in my living room walls. It really depends on how your house was constructed and what grade wood they use. if you hit a 2× 4 stud dead on Center and it's a sound good piece of wood without any large knots or sap lines, chances are it will support you. however if there is any problem with the stud or your off center there's a good chance you can rip a chunk of it out of the wall. I highly suggest you attach it as close to the ceiling as possible, this will give a lot of added support to the stud. my anchors are installed in my top plates which are much stronger than a typical 2 × 4 stud. With the anchor system Dutch sells at least there is multiple attachment points vertically along the stud this will help distribute some load. If by chance you have 2×6 studs you should be good to go without much worries as long as you hit them in the center. Just make sure you don't have metal studs or it's not an old 1× layered wall. Also if you can attach right next to a window or a door there is a stack of studs called the Trimer and king studs that are generally sandwich together with a good amount of nails and will add extra rigidity. Wall corners are also stronger because of multiple studs nail together. You should also pre-drill your holes with a drill bit considerably less in diameter than the Fastener you're going to use, to keep the wood from splitting when you put the Fastener in.

Thanks for the advice. I have access to the attic on one side and was thinking of adding a 2x4 that runs from the floor to the ceiling on the stud that I am going to drill into. Or would it be better to go horizontal?

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**Floridahanger** · 01-08-2018, 20:38

If you go horizontal, still hit the studs dead center by using a stud finder, then trim nails or small diameter pins to find the exact sides and center.

Attaching to multiple studs increases the strength and allows you to build a shelf so it hides the anchor point. Multifunction shelf is great and when you remove the hammock, it still looks like it belongs there. Or paint a picture of a bull there and use a ring for the anchor point as the ring of the bull.

**NWABYUCougar** · 01-08-2018, 20:47

Originally Posted by LTMillar

I'm using very similar Adjustable Wall Anchors for dozens of indoor hangs at my home.

I pre-drilled and used medium carbon 3.5" #10 screws from Fastenal in one application and GRK R4 same dimension screws in another one. I made sure I was in the center of the wood stud. I believe I read one recommendation of using SPAX #10 3.5" Deck Screws. I'm around 225# and have seen/heard no issues even with one 15* hang angle 2 hour nap test. (oops)

If you make sure of your hang angle and use the right screws into properly constructed wood walls, you should be happy with it.

Hope this helps.

What size drill bit did you use for the #10 screws?

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