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Can't find a stud!!!
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10/14/11 02:04 AM
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Jacob645
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Trying to hang up my mount and cannot find a stud on the wall I had cleared off to put him on! Shouldn't there be one somewhat in line with the electrical outlet? I'm going nuts! I've nailed 4 holes! I'm tapping around and think it can hear/feel one, but can't get it!!! I know, I need a studfinder, but my wife isn't here right now... But seriously... It's frustrating.
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
[Re: Jacob645]
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10/14/11 02:06 AM
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BuckRage
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Here I am.............oh, a wooden stud. Sorry can't help.
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
[Re: Jacob645]
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10/14/11 02:07 AM
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Buy a stud finder. Lol. There is a stud on one side or the other of that plug the box is nailed to a stud, use screws they work better
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
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10/14/11 02:09 AM
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stxranchman
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Are idiots multiplying faster than normal people?
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
[Re: stxranchman]
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10/14/11 02:11 AM
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Just buy a dry wall anchor
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
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10/14/11 02:11 AM
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kyle1974
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Every time I walk by a stud finder it starts beeping. Weird.
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
[Re: stxranchman]
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10/14/11 02:12 AM
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twinbubba
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take the cover plate off the outlet and you should be able to see which side of the electrical bos the stud is on.
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
[Re: COWDOG]
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10/14/11 02:13 AM
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Just buy a dry wall anchor If you want a busted shoulder mount
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
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10/14/11 02:13 AM
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BuckRage
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anchor will work fine but make sure you get a good hold. stud is usually on the left side of the outlet. then 16" to the next one.....just get a dang stud finder (not your wife they are unreliable ).
Last edited by BuckRage; 10/14/11 02:16 AM.
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
[Re: COWDOG]
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10/14/11 02:15 AM
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Just buy a dry wall anchor This has to be pretty high on the dumb arse list of replies, not a good idea! See em come in every year for repairs. Find a stud!
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
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10/14/11 02:16 AM
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dkershen
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take the cover plate off the outlet and you should be able to see which side of the electrical bos the stud is on. Bingo. Then get a peice of string and create a plumb line and run it down the side of the electrical plate.... And I would use a screw.
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
[Re: BuckRage]
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10/14/11 02:16 AM
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No no no no find the stud
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
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10/14/11 02:18 AM
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BuckRage
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ok ok ok....i edited my post. get some crazy glue and a chain then........
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
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10/14/11 02:19 AM
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stxranchman
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Shoulda put 1/2" plywood under you sheetrock like someone I know. Then you can hang them anywhere you want.
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
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10/14/11 02:19 AM
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West Fork Armory
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The Hercules hooks you see on late night TV work good too!
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
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10/14/11 02:20 AM
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No no no no find the stud I have a 30lbs pound mirror hanging in a bedroom with an 80lbs anchor. Guess I don't what I'm doing?
"If I die in Dallas, drag my cold, dead body back to Fort Worth"
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
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10/14/11 02:20 AM
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
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10/14/11 02:21 AM
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i thought his mount was a trophy prairie dog ....their not heavy
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
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10/14/11 02:21 AM
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No no no no find the stud I have a 30lbs pound mirror hanging in a bedroom with an 80lbs anchor. Guess I don't what I'm doing? You do what you want with a mirror they suck for shoulder mounts!!!!
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
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10/14/11 02:22 AM
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Take a clear glass, drinking glass hold it to the wall, then put your ear to the glass, with the other hand tap lightly on the drywall until you hear the noise change from a boom- boom sound to just a dull thump.But before you start, be sure to set up a video camera, we'll drive 'em wild over at youtube.
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
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10/14/11 02:22 AM
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bjankowski
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You could see this post going south quick.
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
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10/14/11 02:23 AM
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Take a clear glass, drinking glass hold it to the wall, then put your ear to the glass, with the other hand tap lightly on the drywall until you hear the noise change from a boom- boom sound to just a dull thump.But before you start, be sure to set up a video camera, we'll drive 'em wild over at youtube. then post up pics!!!
Last edited by BuckRage; 10/14/11 02:24 AM.
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
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10/14/11 02:23 AM
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Do what you want but the mounts look like hell when their nose explodes from the fall !!!!!! See four or five a year come in that way
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Re: Can't find a stud!!!
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10/14/11 02:24 AM
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No no no no find the stud I have a 30lbs pound mirror hanging in a bedroom with an 80lbs anchor. Guess I don't what I'm doing? You do what you want with a mirror they suck for shoulder mounts!!!! You right! But if I was a deer I would score over 200...200lbs lol! But I'm a handsome buck!
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