Wow, some very impressive drywall anchors! Thanks to everyone for all of your video suggestions, including this one! Best regards, Todd Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order): EZ Anchor: amzn.to/2Ymcy9N Toggler High Performance: amzn.to/3j2EqrA Toggler SnapSkru: amzn.to/3l4MZnL EZ Anchor (metal): amzn.to/2QhF6gs E-Z Ancor Toggle: amzn.to/32iRbr5 Blue Hawk Toggle Bolts: amzn.to/2QgNj4p
@@raulsanchez4869 WINGIT, lets make a fixing 50 times bigger than any other fixing in plasterboard, but it only holds the same weight, plasterboard cannot hold any more weight than what Bullfix Plasterboard fixings are rated at. We tested what Weight Plasterboard could take as Tensile, shear and Cantilever loads at University Labs. So for its size, it is the strongest Plasterboard fixing on the market.
You should really consider making charts or graphics with your results available for later, I'd love to have some of these easily available to check against what they have at the hardware store....
I now official feel like a total geek and old. I just spent almost 20 mins watching a video about drywall anchors. My grandfather would be proud. I love PF's presentation style in all the videos.
It's not that odd, especally if you've used some of the tested anchors before. EZ Ancor Dyrwall and Stud Anchor are my gotos but mine are branded Ramset but the stud bit is useless on hardwood. Still it's better than the first version that's just plastic & fails to penetrate 1950's composite drywall, even if the metal it's made from is just potmetal.
I have seriously been struggling trying to find a “decent” drywall anchor and have been through sooooooo many different options and they’ve all been terrible. Then I thought to myself “I wonder if that one TH-cam guy has done a video on anchors.” - and well, you do! Man, this video was seriously a life saver.
Big plastic screws for your general purpose non critical if fails type stuff. Snap toggles for stuff that is critical if it fails, use a screw driver not the impact when running the screw into the anchor initially, after that you can use the impact. If both of those are not acceptable, cut the wall open and block behind it. It is ok to add anchors if you think they are needed.
As someone who’s done my fair share of construction, mostly remodel, I’ve wondered many times, which sheet rock anchor would actually work! This was so informative! Thank you! And once again I am astonished at the lengths you go to, too test these products! Building all those 16 by 16” box’s! Securing the sheet rock to them, not with just 4 screws! Nope gotta be 8! Sheet rock from same batch! Invent special tools o test with! You are one of a kind my friend! What consumer reports should aspire to be! Don’t you ever change! Just a joy to watch! I know I’m gushing, but damn it! You’ve earned it! Fantastic job! And once again, THANKYOU!
So? What do you think of the results? I didn't really find too much to be surprised about, though there were a couple anchor types I'd never seen. The smallest and cheapest hold less weight, the bigger toggle types hold more.
People just dont appreciate your older videos. the TIME to test each anchor 3x?!?! and just the setup and tear down of each test! It's crazy but you do it! you always have and I REALLY appreciate you. THANK YOU!
The fact that you went through so much planning and put in so much work to get accurate test results is amazing. I think I speak for everyone when I say I appreciate the work you put in to these tests. You are the best Todd. Thank you.
This man earns lots of money through these video's. this video alone has net him 10500-17500 dollar. And thats from youtube ad views only. I bet he gets a lot of sponsor deals from brands too, altrhough not this video.
@@leverloos I dont think he gets any sponsorship money. Views, sure, but well deserved. From what I can see, a lot of ‘premium’ brands get thoroughly shown up as inferior in many of the videos - and wouldn’t agree to be a sponsor. The tests truly seem to be as fair as possible also - a real engineering feat.
@@DantHimself What do you mean. He gets paid from people watching ads. the numbers I posted was the expected payout for a video with the amount of views this one has.
As a former professional video editor -- WOW!! Nice job! Most folks will NEVER know how much time this took you to pull together!! Nicely done and very informative!!
I was about to comment that he was more testing the strength of the drywall rather than the anchors pullout capacity. Glad someone commented before I made an ass of myself.
I wish there was a Nobel prize for a "common man" doing extraordinary things. You have definitely elevated the unsung farmer to level that we all need to appreciate. You my friend are the best of us!
Out of all the youtube testers that exist, you're my favorite. I love the way you list and control all of your variables so well, show multiple views of the failures taking place, and summarize with charted data. While product reviews are a great source, data is king. And you are a data wizard.
I'm an electrician and I just watched this whole video, good testing methods, and glad you used multiple trials on each anchor , thanks man this will definitely help me
I don't see how being an electrician is relevant to the rest of your comment. Are electricians experts on testing methodology? Do electricians use drywall anchors a lot?
I've seen drywall anchor tests before, but never this thorough. I think the biggest thing I can take from this is an understanding that drywall anchors can definitely hold more than I had assumed.
Abbreviated Reviews that’s what’s known in the field of engineering as a factor of safety. Usually in the us the goal is a factor of safety of 2. Meaning it can withstand double what you load it with. In the uk (or Europe can’t remember) I think it’s like 6 or 8 not 2
@@TGears314 I'm an aerospace engineer who's worked with groups all over the world. I've yet to see safety factors be consistently higher than the US's.
I just want to note that most drywall repair men will push anchors into the wall and leave them there. Pushing them through and patching that hole causes less damage than pulling them out, especially for toggles (obviously). Since it's hard to tell what kind of anchor is used, it's safer to just push all of them through.
You wouldn't at least try to unscrew the ones that have that ability? That seems like it would cause far less damage than what's possible with knocking them through and blowing out the back side of your drywall.
Standing in Home Depot watching this video! This is literally one of the most helpful videos I’ve seen on TH-cam. We create content as well and are very impressed with the level of work you put into your videos! Thanks again
My goodness! I so appreciate the hard work and detail in this well thought out video. I wish I had seen your video first before watching a few other videos that left me at little frustrated (and bored!). Thank you! I subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing more.
I know this video is a few years old but thank you! I just bought some blue hawk toggle bolts. And after realizing how big the hole was I needed to drill I was a little worried. But now it seems to be a good fit for what I will be using them for. Thank you! This video was impressive
I get the point you're making but... i wouldnt call this scientific research lol i mean its using scientific methods but hes just testing products that have already been designed, engineered and tested by the manufacturers. Once again, i believe this guys a legend for making this content for the consumers and don't mean to disrespect. Also, there's lots of claimed "science" channels on youtube that are garbage, you just have to find the good ones.
straight edge around it carefully or use a flat screwdriver to loosen/break the drywall around it, then hammer/punch it into the wall. That way the rip/splay will be solely on the inside of the wall and keep your patch/cover to a minimum.
A great trick for smaller holes like an intentionally removed anchor is to give the drywall a good tap with a ball-peen hammer. The rounded over dent is the right size and provides a nice rounded transition between the filler and the drywall paper.
As a man that likes to do things right the first time and works within a budget these videos have been pure gold in selecting the right tools hardware and products needed. I will always check your channel before picking up some products. Thank you brother and keep up the great work.
Once again PM had a review on what I was looking to buy. Love this channel. Hope he makes millions. He's a one man show worth so much more than Consumer Reports.
Absolutely fantastic job. Going to be hanging some sheet metal panels sheetrock wall where there are no studs and this is absolutely the best video I could have watched. Thank you so much for all your time, effort and expense. Your presentations are flawless and very professionally done. Thank you
I cant believe the amount of steps and details you have done to record this video, but simply it makes it one of the best YT tests ever - not just in the DIY category. Thank you so so much.
@The RebTek Channel it would be so easy for me to paste a link but...I really don't care that much what you think of me. So sad to see pointless heatred though
This whole channel is a labor of love and I think it's amazing you take the time and effort to make content that helps people save time and money! Amazing!!
Was this helpful! I am just starting a large wall hanging project. Minimal damage with maximum weight holding ability is what i am looking for. Thanks for the help. I really find this channel invaluable, i recommend it to folks daily.
I love your videos so much, that I don’t care and probably will never care about drywall anchors in any way shape or form. I just love how thorough you are, but it’s never drawn out either! You are very detailed but stay right on topic all the time, and each of your videos flow very well! Thank you for making them.
This is something I never would have thought of suggesting for you to do but perhaps has been the most "relevant to me" test you have done. Well done and thank you!
I love how often you do the work to answer practical questions I already had. I seriously check your channel sometimes before I order stuff or go to the store.
I really like the self tapping split plastic ones. You can get them absolutely flush with the surface and paint over them without drips. And a screw can be removed and inserted again. I usually replace all cheap push in anchors with the plastic screw ones prior to painting (when the owner wants to keep the holes). Also you might be surprised at how well the Monkey Hook type things work.
I always see those fail and then they leave a nice hole for me to shove a good old-fashioned toggle bolt through. Long-term toggle bolts hold up the best among the cheaper anchors.
I'm an analytical biochemist. This is how all of science works- from something as simple as this all the way up to computers and rocket tech and climate science. EVERYTHING that is widely accepted fact in the scientific community is because there are a zillion examples of research papers that are basically this video providing strong evidence that things are true. This is why it's so infuriating to anyone with an education when people "don't believe in" certain areas of science because they contradict some political ideology. Tough shit, your ideology was wrong. Adapt. Human beings 1000 years from now are going to view today's Republicans as far worse than we view Nazis or Ghengis Kahn with their flat out denial of reality when it comes to climate science. Billions are going to die because of their narcissism and greed.
I recently put up some track shelving in my home and remembered you did this comparison. It was essential in helping me choose the right anchor. You have THE BEST product comparisons. You spend your money and days of your time so we don't have to. Thank you!
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Im thinking the vertical test is greatly affected upon whether or not the back piece [ toggle bar ] is vertical or horizontal changing the surface area against the applied force either way thank you for the videos - they are informative and they showcase interesting products thay may not win, but they can shine in other applications. :)
The metal screw type anchors are my favorite of the ones I've used thanks to impressive ease of installation and high weight bearing capacity. As long as you're within their weight rating, and even sometimes quite a lot over them as shown by this testing, you basically don't need to worry about it. Even with things that hang away from the wall.
I'm still working off the large supply of the early-version plastic EZ Anchor screw type anchors I bought years ago. I found out early on that the metal screws provided were a bit large, so I picked up a box of smaller-diameter screws. As you said, the ease of installation is an important feature of these, along with the ease of carrying them, storing them, etc. With a little trial and error, I found that they can be installed almost perfectly flush, and I never had any problem with them. When you're done with them, you just unscrew them, and end up with an easily-repaired hole. Some of the toggles need to be cut out and pushed through, and that's a pain in the rear. -- One question occurred to me during this video. Who TF tries to mount something more than about 20 pounds on one, solitary drywall anchor?!? When a client wants to mount something too heavy, I tell them that they can't mount it there, unless there happens to be a stud behind that location. Or else, I'll suggest a mounting board that extends between two studs. Old drywall isn't as strong as new drywall-- the paper gets dried out and brittle, and maybe the gypsum in it has been exposed to some mild water damage. Too many variables. -- Another thing that wasn't mentioned is that with the screw-in types, you still have to find the studs, at least approximately. If you screw one of those in over a stud, the forward progress will stop at the stud, and the threads will just pull the paper and gypsum outward.
..... and by the way.... the classic toggle bolt need not cause any more damage on removal than on installation. Simply unscrew the screw portion from the winged portion, an let the wing drop behind the wall. The size of the original hole is all that needs repair!
Which is what makes the snap toggle great if you need to take something down, the threads remain to reinstall. Depends on the application. A little damage or more damage means little. Takes the same amount of work to fix.
@@ProjectFarm It would have been an interesting compare. I'm not sure how that performance would translate to actual use though since a screw can hold a lot in the short term but a few days later whatever you hung up might be on the floor. It looks like what was tested will at least hold up to what it is rated for.
They’re very well controlled. It’s a great guide to getting valid comparative test results with basic equipment, something I’ve had to rely on before now.
I love the dedication you put into testing these anchors. There are so many reasons one would need an anchor, and they usually all require a different one (or would benefit from a specific one). Knowing the capacity for each one makes that a lot easier. One thing I will say is that I do like to use the simple toggle bolts when possible because -of all of the anchors on the list- they are the one that can actually be intentionally removed with no additional damage to the drywall. It requires a friend (or wife) with a pair of pliers to keep outward pressure on the screwhead as you unscrew it, but when you do manage to get the screw out of the toggle, you're left with that initial hole in the drywall to repair and little to no damage on the back of the sheet.
Answering questions we never thought to answer, providing us with valuable information we can use to make informed decisions in the real world. Thank you Todd.
Good to see a decent strength test on these anchors, since you can't always take the ratings on them for granted. Some exaggerate their strength, some underrate them. That said, It would have been nice to see a comparison of the damage they leave behind if they DON'T fail. Failure damage is rarely, if ever, a factor I think about when choosing an anchor, as if chosen and used properly they shouldn't fail. However, the damage they leave behind when you no longer need them, is a factor. Personally, I rarely use anything other than triple-grip plugs, which are like a better version of the expanding plug, or the zip toggles for high strength. The zip toggles also have the advantage of staying in place if you remove the bolt, meaning you can remove and reinstall the object if needed, quite easily.
I'm just a college student. I don't know if these videos will ever be of any help to me, but I really enjoy watching them while having dinner. Much appreciated.
Great job! I really liked how you showed each anchor from the back side of the drywall while you were installing them. Maybe others have already suggested doing a Part 2 to this video showing real world challenges when using drywall anchors and how to solve them. Often times a combination of anchors is necessary to secure whatever right where whoever wants it. Two of my personal favorite headaches are encountering the edge of a steel stud under two layers of 5/8" thick drywall and old drywall that really isn't fit for what needs to anchored. Anchors are great until something goes wrong with one during installation... then the "fun" begins. The best anchors I've found that solve the most problems are the TripleGrip and WallDriller PLUS made by Cobra Anchors.
My record of such real life scenarios turned into just over two days to hang a picture. I dutifully chose what should have been an appropriate cavity wall anchor, fitted it into the wall, hung the picture and it immediately fell off leaving a 5cm wide hole in the wall. A lot of choice engineering language, cavity stuffing, filling and large amounts of glue/hardener and there was a screw in the wall and the hole painted over. The house around it will may fall down but that screw will still be in that damn wall... :)
@DefinitelyNotDan Yeah! hours should have 100 minutes and minutes should have 100 seconds and days should have 10 hours and years should have 100 days! Off with their heads! What was it the dormouse said again?
@DefinitelyNotDan Oh wow. Your actually serious about calling it a communist thing.. I'm not going to converse with insane people. Particularly when they'll defend such a ridiculous measuring system.
I've been watching your back catalog and "oh wow!", I wish I had watched this one years ago. I've written this before (and probably will again), but this may be your most life changing (for me) experiment yet. How many times have I struggled with this very problem. Thank you.
Wow , big effort mate , i cannot even imagine how long it took to set all this up let alone do the testing , ten out of ten mate and well done as always .
I always questioned the validity of the claimed weight limits. This really gives me a lot more faith in these things. Thanks for the great test results
Great content. I've used all of these anchors. My current favorite is the snap toggle for two reasons 1) has the highest rating (even though it failed in your test it still has the best) 2) the screw can be removed and the anchor reused in the same location.
Great work. I have used all of the above. The hollow wall anchor sometimes does not bend and expand like it is intended to do. It has happened enough to where I just do not use them any longer. That type did seem to deploy as it should in your test. I appreciate your scientific approach to testing.
As a fairly new home owner with a father-in-law who keeps coming over and "installing" and "fixing" shit while I'm at work, this has become my new favorite channel.
I’ve seen several of your amazing videos and am in awe of the time and effort you put into each one. I appreciate the objective information and lack of selling. You have an appreciative new subscriber.
An observation I made is that in the case of some of the toggle, for instance, the snap toggle, the orientation of the bar with respect to the load seems to have a lot to do with how it performs in the vertical weight pull. Of course, another observation is that the most weight each anchor is rated for, the more damage done to the drywall when it fails. I'm impressed with the approach and the amount of effort you put into your tests. Very valuable information!
Great video! Several items to note: 1. gypsum board (GB, drywall) typically has a "grain" that will affect anchor strength 2. "ultra-light" GB will have less strength than a more dense GB (e.g. fire rated) 3. drywall anchors almost always fail catastrophically - that is to say whatever is mounted will come down very quickly 4. toilet paper roll holders will fail eventually - use wood blocking for the best prevention 5. always secure heavy items such as televisions, furniture anchors into studs or blocking. 6. be cautious about using any of these anchors for ceiling applications (Re: No. 3 above) and 7. the soft plastic drywall/masonry anchors that come with nearly every wall/ceiling item are the worst. Toss them and use better anchors.
As a contractor I really like the Toggler Snapskru because there's no pre drilling needed. They are self drilling, which saves a lot of time. I've hung some HUGE mirrors with these and never had a problem. Last mirror I hung with them was in a frame and measured roughly 16 ft in width by 6 ft in height. 4 Snapskrus did the job flawlessly and I didn't need to change bits to drill holes.
You are hanging the mirrors by drywall anchors and not into studs, right? If so, then roughly what was the weight of one of the heavy mirrors. How many anchors into the drywall did you use and where did you place them around the mirror? I've hung a 30 lb mirror roughly 4 ft by 3 ft on drywall for 22 years by two simple L shaped hooks an inch apart, each in simple plastic plugs, and centered to the mirror. It has one very similar L shape hook into a simple plug below it, turned upside down as if going to support a tiny shelf an inch or so wide, just enough to brace the mirror, but not touching the mirror by 1/8th of an inch, just to see if the mirror would sag onto it. And it hasn't yet!
@@bobp5715 the biggest I've hung was roughly 8 ft wide and 16 ft tall, plus a sizable frame (behind a fountain in the foyer of a 10k sq ft house). I used 4 snapscrus to bear the weight. Probably 250 lbs? Dunno for sure as I didn't weigh the mirror, but it took two of us to safely hang it. I'm a remodeling contractor by trade, and have hung many other things with these and love them. I prefer to use studs when available of course, but sometimes you just can't.
That's impressive! Roughly 62 lbs per snapskrus anchor in drywall, placed strategically so distributing the weight. Where the drywall is reinforced and buttressed as it were by the screws that fasten the drywall to the studs, giving the drywall greater supportive strength. And must have happened years ago and you've never heard from them that things went wrong or you would have mentioned that. Nice !!!!!!! Some here say that drywall has on average 160 lbs strength capability per the best and near best anchors. I would imagine what helps that are wider anchors in the drilled hole. The blue hawk toggle anchor just has the screw in the drilled hole and probably accounts for its poorer performance in the vertical drywall test but near best in the horizontal drywall test. That's why I put an appropriate length and width anchor in with the blue hawk type toggle anchor when I used them. Making the blue hawk type toggle anchor one of the best if not quickest and easiest to use.
Cue Foo Fighters, There goes our hero watch him with those studs... seriously though, I've recently decided to learn basic skills having to do with diy home projects...not everyone learns the same, I love learning but as teaching methods often vary ...the learning experience can be wonderful or that of a letdown. I've been inudating myself with TH-cam vids and i've not yet found 3 for me to save / serve as my "go to" - up until now. I love his teaching style and am certain that I'll soon be confident in my ability (as a beginner) to upgrade my space at home with skills that will produce sustainable results. Subscribed🛠
Yes, and please test the point of the head breaking and such. I work in construction and we have alot of tapcons break whether we use an impact or a regular drill they break before they get enough tension.
I love Tapcon. I used to use them to install TV wall brackets in brick homes made between 1909 and 1929. There was not much space between the more current drywall and the bricks, so I could not always use a big toggle. Plus any wood studs were far between and thin. I would just drill through into the brick with Bosch masonry bit. The holes were extremely small compared to anchors too. Six Tapcons and that 30lb 55inch 4K UHD TV was going nowhere and it was so easy to make the bracket level. Of course zinc plated Grade 8 washers were used in conjunction.
Concrete is more complicated than drywall. If you need smaller fasteners than Tapcon and others can work well. If you need larger/stronger fasteners than I tend toward toggle bolts when the hole is going to be in a cavity, and led anchors when the hole is going to be in a solid section or mortar joint.
@@ProjectFarm yes, please do this test! Hss, cobalt, rolled, ground, masonry.... Longevity, efficiency, accuracy, strength (some are really brittle) Very good idea! Wont be overly relevant to us in UK but some brands will transfer like DeWalt for example.
Your methodology as captured in this video is outstanding. Tremendously valuable resource. Can't thank you enough for sharing this excellent work with other hobbyists.
i use the EZ Anchor Toggle and it is my preferred go-to for most drywall hanging. I also have the EZ Anchor Drywall (no toggle) and use it for lighter drywall hangings. Thanks for the vid!
Yeah i like the ez anchor, they work well, i never used tge toggle version though. The last style toggle he used with the plastic straps is good for hanging tvs. Im glad to know they are the best, but a real pain in the but to install, especially if there is insulation in the wall.
I use the plastic ones that you insert and then manually engage with an included “key” like tool before driving the screw. I wish he would have tested those.
I'll be installing guitar hangers on the wall in my den and this makes me a lot more comfortable about using wall anchors. Thanks for the dedication to full and proper testing. I've been subscribed for quite a while and went looking for this video as I guessed it would be in your library. Bravo!!
Great review, thank you for shedding light on a question I've had for a while. I install TV's on walls professionally and have had to find anchors worthy of the job especially for commercial jobs with metal studs 2 ft. apart. I'm also finding some new construction homes here in California are inching towards a 2 ft. spread wood framing and of course the 16" wide mount would need to go directly in the middle and not be able to reach a stud. I was hesitant to use the Snaptoggler at first as it was weird and new, but once I tried them, I've never gone back. I can and have mounted 65" TV's on the wall using ONLY Snaptoggle anchors (on 3/4 inch commercial drywall) and have felt confident about leaving it. Often, a lot more is at stake than just a drywall patch, it could be a $1500 New TV that's not even yours to enjoy =-) I'm not taking any chances and always use the Snaptoggle now when needed and even overdo it by doubling up the top bolts juuuuust the make sure the outward pulling demand from an Articulating (Full Motion) mount is spread out reducing the load for each pressure point. Thought a TV might weigh 40 to 60 lbs., the exponential force on the top bolts may be worth upwards of 250 lbs. on a full motion mount fully extended. WOW sorry for all this writing, I'm done.
My stud creaks every time I pull mine out, tv frame does too, it’s a cheetah Mount with 2 1/2” head lags. I found stud and pre drilled appropriately sized pilot holes. But yes it takes a lot of force to pull, and hold that weight so far from the anchor.
@@Jtzkb You could. I have a friend who's a contractor and he did that in his home for his large screen. He also makes cabinets so he prepped the wood with some nice detailed edging and staining
Interesting video. Usually when drywall anchors fail for me, it's under 10 lbs, if I can even get them installed without failure. Aggravates me to no end.
Probably one of your more valuable videos!!!! Such good info for those times when lining up with a stud just ain't gonna be possible!!!! Thanks for your efforts🤘
Wow, some very impressive drywall anchors! Thanks to everyone for all of your video suggestions, including this one! Best regards, Todd
Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
EZ Anchor: amzn.to/2Ymcy9N
Toggler High Performance: amzn.to/3j2EqrA
Toggler SnapSkru: amzn.to/3l4MZnL
EZ Anchor (metal): amzn.to/2QhF6gs
E-Z Ancor Toggle: amzn.to/32iRbr5
Blue Hawk Toggle Bolts: amzn.to/2QgNj4p
but these can cut through electrical cables ,I changed and started using these .th-cam.com/video/7NCeDpdfTrg/w-d-xo.html
You didn't try wingit the worlds strongest anchors
@@raulsanchez4869 WINGIT, lets make a fixing 50 times bigger than any other fixing in plasterboard, but it only holds the same weight, plasterboard cannot hold any more weight than what Bullfix Plasterboard fixings are rated at. We tested what Weight Plasterboard could take as Tensile, shear and Cantilever loads at University Labs. So for its size, it is the strongest Plasterboard fixing on the market.
@@markhowe5539 sorry my question wasn't directed at you
You should really consider making charts or graphics with your results available for later, I'd love to have some of these easily available to check against what they have at the hardware store....
This video should be on a loop in every hardware store. Right next to the anchor selection.
Thank you very much!
For this and literally all of his other test videos!!
And they should pay you for that
Damn, he favorited a two week old comment in a year old video. That’s crazy lol
This channel should be on a loop in every hardware store. Right next to the relevant selection.
Two years later and this legend is still replying and liking comments. Thank you for all your hard work and commitment
You are welcome!
Gotta be the most engaging creator I've ever seen in the comments
I now official feel like a total geek and old. I just spent almost 20 mins watching a video about drywall anchors. My grandfather would be proud.
I love PF's presentation style in all the videos.
Thank you very much!
It's not that odd, especally if you've used some of the tested anchors before. EZ Ancor Dyrwall and Stud Anchor are my gotos but mine are branded Ramset but the stud bit is useless on hardwood. Still it's better than the first version that's just plastic & fails to penetrate 1950's composite drywall, even if the metal it's made from is just potmetal.
You're not alone as almost half million views and some of us feel the same as you do ! My late father would also be proud !
It's Easter Saturday morning, the weather is gorgeous for a change, & I'm sitting here watching this. I blame having my own house. lol
Im 20 and i also wach it
I have seriously been struggling trying to find a “decent” drywall anchor and have been through sooooooo many different options and they’ve all been terrible. Then I thought to myself “I wonder if that one TH-cam guy has done a video on anchors.” - and well, you do! Man, this video was seriously a life saver.
Thanks!
Sometimes you just gotta cut out the wall, add a backer board amd redo the wall. It sucks, but, sometimes its all that will work
The self tapping ones are my favorite for a general purpose anchor. Easy to use and strong enough
Big plastic screws for your general purpose non critical if fails type stuff.
Snap toggles for stuff that is critical if it fails, use a screw driver not the impact when running the screw into the anchor initially, after that you can use the impact.
If both of those are not acceptable, cut the wall open and block behind it.
It is ok to add anchors if you think they are needed.
@@djlowtek i need to install a tv and dont have much space between the walls. Ill probably use a mix of the auto toggle and snap toggle anchors
The fact that he takes time to reply to comments a year after posting the video shows how much he cares. Great stuff!
Thanks!
I'm sitting here in my German home with only concrete walls and watching which Drywall Anchor are good.
Thanks for watching!
Ich auch
same here bruh....
I’m sat in the UK in my solid Victorian brick walled house thinking how can I use this new information?
Haha. I read this and thought. Fkn awesome. Thanks for the laugh
As someone who’s done my fair share of construction, mostly remodel, I’ve wondered many times, which sheet rock anchor would actually work! This was so informative! Thank you! And once again I am astonished at the lengths you go to, too test these products! Building all those 16 by 16” box’s! Securing the sheet rock to them, not with just 4 screws! Nope gotta be 8! Sheet rock from same batch! Invent special tools o test with! You are one of a kind my friend! What consumer reports should aspire to be! Don’t you ever change! Just a joy to watch! I know I’m gushing, but damn it! You’ve earned it! Fantastic job! And once again, THANKYOU!
Thank you very much!!
Consumer report can only dream to be as thorough as this guy
Well said! 👍🏼
thats a comment hell keep going for lol
So? What do you think of the results? I didn't really find too much to be surprised about, though there were a couple anchor types I'd never seen. The smallest and cheapest hold less weight, the bigger toggle types hold more.
People just dont appreciate your older videos. the TIME to test each anchor 3x?!?! and just the setup and tear down of each test! It's crazy but you do it! you always have and I REALLY appreciate you. THANK YOU!
Thanks so much!
Completely agree.... His time and thoroughness of testing is unmatched! Totally appreciate his efforts!
Damm bro the amount of effort and detail that you put into these tests is crazy...and all just for our sakes. Thank you 👍
Thank you very much!
Bullet Toof My thoughts exactly
My thoughts, exactly.
Took the words right outta my finger tips
@@ProjectFarm I agree, amazing job! I've been using the Snaptoggle for a few years now and have had good results.
I can't imagine how many hours it took to shoot and edit this video, aside from the time to testing. Fantastic work and very informative!
Thank you very much!
My goodness. That is dedication.
what about the time making the samples and other things?
Very professional, informative, and interesting.
Well done.
I was thinking the same thing.
As an electrician... this was very informative and eye opening! Your attention to detail precision is very much appreciated. Thank you sir!
Editing was on point.
What did you learn?
As an electrician, you routinely mount load-bearing accessories in unsupported drywall??
Thank you!
@@twirlypenpsn4771 a lot of signal utp cables in offices are mounted with drywall studs...
The fact that you went through so much planning and put in so much work to get accurate test results is amazing. I think I speak for everyone when I say I appreciate the work you put in to these tests. You are the best Todd. Thank you.
The commitment of this man to testing items is unreal
Thanks for watching.
This man earns lots of money through these video's. this video alone has net him 10500-17500 dollar. And thats from youtube ad views only. I bet he gets a lot of sponsor deals from brands too, altrhough not this video.
@@leverloos I dont think he gets any sponsorship money. Views, sure, but well deserved. From what I can see, a lot of ‘premium’ brands get thoroughly shown up as inferior in many of the videos - and wouldn’t agree to be a sponsor. The tests truly seem to be as fair as possible also - a real engineering feat.
@@leverloos lmao thats not how youtube works at all
@@DantHimself What do you mean. He gets paid from people watching ads. the numbers I posted was the expected payout for a video with the amount of views this one has.
the amount of effort spent into these videos is amazing. Well done.
Thank you very much!
*checks phone
*new project farm upload
*DROP EVERYTHING. I MUST BE BLESSED BY HIS GLORIOUS UNBIASED EFFORTS!*
This man deserves an award for such precise testing for our benefit!
Thank you!
ONE MAN has done more for us consumers than Consumer Reports has done with an ARMY of product testers and reviewers.
As a former professional video editor -- WOW!! Nice job! Most folks will NEVER know how much time this took you to pull together!! Nicely done and very informative!!
Thanks so much!
Instead of the UL listing on products, we need to start looking for the PF (project farm) listing. Very well done!
Absolutely!
I would buy products with that listing
Imagine if Home Depot started selling PF approved items ??? This would be great
@@jro2288 I think if PF decided to sell out (which I don't think he will), he could make a fortune!
Those listing an JD power all paid shills
Glad you tested both shear and pullout. Excellent video.
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It's so easy to "make information". But there is nobody willing to. Project Farm is an exceptional exception.
@@MrSpiritmonger lol
*pullout*
I was about to comment that he was more testing the strength of the drywall rather than the anchors pullout capacity. Glad someone commented before I made an ass of myself.
I wish there was a Nobel prize for a "common man" doing extraordinary things.
You have definitely elevated the unsung farmer to level that we all need to appreciate.
You my friend are the best of us!
Thanks so much!
Out of all the youtube testers that exist, you're my favorite. I love the way you list and control all of your variables so well, show multiple views of the failures taking place, and summarize with charted data. While product reviews are a great source, data is king. And you are a data wizard.
Thanks!
PF never skimps on information!
I'm an electrician and I just watched this whole video, good testing methods, and glad you used multiple trials on each anchor , thanks man this will definitely help me
Thank you for the positive feedback!
I don't see how being an electrician is relevant to the rest of your comment. Are electricians experts on testing methodology? Do electricians use drywall anchors a lot?
@@9HighFlyer9 Nearly everything electricians do involves screwing something to a wall. Look around your house.
@@KayAteChef I don't see electricians using wall anchors to hang lights.
@@9HighFlyer9 Thanks for your comment!
15:13 Charts of Results
16:22 Final Recommendation
7:20 Look back at the recommended one
You literally hit all the highlights I was looking for, thanks for the links.
doing yeoman's work
There it is...thanks!
Thank you
Hero!
I've seen drywall anchor tests before, but never this thorough.
I think the biggest thing I can take from this is an understanding that drywall anchors can definitely hold more than I had assumed.
Thank you very much!!
Abbreviated Reviews that’s what’s known in the field of engineering as a factor of safety. Usually in the us the goal is a factor of safety of 2. Meaning it can withstand double what you load it with. In the uk (or Europe can’t remember) I think it’s like 6 or 8 not 2
@@TGears314 I'm an aerospace engineer who's worked with groups all over the world. I've yet to see safety factors be consistently higher than the US's.
@@evilkillerwhale7078 boeing vs airbus. there you go. also, guns lol
Project Farm there is one more you might want to test, it’s called the wall claw dry wall anchor
I just want to note that most drywall repair men will push anchors into the wall and leave them there. Pushing them through and patching that hole causes less damage than pulling them out, especially for toggles (obviously). Since it's hard to tell what kind of anchor is used, it's safer to just push all of them through.
Thanks for the feedback.
I agree. I just moved and did that for 50+ anchors and over the years forgot what kind of anchor I had installed. Far less damage to repair.
I just did this in my house...cut them flush with the wall and mudded right over the top. all good.
I use a utility knife to cut the paper around the lip of the anchor first before pushing through. Causes even less damage to the drywall.
You wouldn't at least try to unscrew the ones that have that ability? That seems like it would cause far less damage than what's possible with knocking them through and blowing out the back side of your drywall.
This is the only channel whose videos I can confidently thumbs up before I even watch it
Thank you very much!!
So true
Haha same!
Agreed!
Clayton Murry He's interesting isn't he.
Standing in Home Depot watching this video! This is literally one of the most helpful videos I’ve seen on TH-cam. We create content as well and are very impressed with the level of work you put into your videos! Thanks again
You are so welcome!
All his videos are the best you could get anywhere
My goodness! I so appreciate the hard work and detail in this well thought out video. I wish I had seen your video first before watching a few other videos that left me at little frustrated (and bored!). Thank you! I subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing more.
plugging yourself on a plugging video, ziiiing
Funny because all toggler brand stuff is sold at Lowe’s 🤣
Perfect timing! I'm currently patching drywall and waiting for the durabond to dry so I can sand it! I think it should take about.... 17min
lol. Thank you!!
@@ProjectFarm should've penned him lol
@@richterman3962 what's penned?
@Omar T Apparently when you need to write on someone. Or stab them with a pen. I mean that’s the way it’s written. XD
pizzaholic, No offense but have fun sanding Durabond ! Great for the first coat, but that's it. Stuff is like concrete.
I know this video is a few years old but thank you! I just bought some blue hawk toggle bolts. And after realizing how big the hole was I needed to drill I was a little worried. But now it seems to be a good fit for what I will be using them for. Thank you! This video was impressive
Thanks and you are welcome!
my man your doing more scientific research than actual science channels on youtube. every working man i know thanks you.
Thank you!
Yep. so called science community is a joke. Not taking anything away
as a fellow working guy i second your opinion.
I get the point you're making but... i wouldnt call this scientific research lol i mean its using scientific methods but hes just testing products that have already been designed, engineered and tested by the manufacturers. Once again, i believe this guys a legend for making this content for the consumers and don't mean to disrespect. Also, there's lots of claimed "science" channels on youtube that are garbage, you just have to find the good ones.
ok. peer based review then. @@alejandrovette
As a follow up on these anchors, you should try taking them out like you would be moving out, or renovating
Great suggestion!
I agree. I wouldn't use unless they can be removed without extra damage.
straight edge around it carefully or use a flat screwdriver to loosen/break the drywall around it, then hammer/punch it into the wall. That way the rip/splay will be solely on the inside of the wall and keep your patch/cover to a minimum.
A great trick for smaller holes like an intentionally removed anchor is to give the drywall a good tap with a ball-peen hammer. The rounded over dent is the right size and provides a nice rounded transition between the filler and the drywall paper.
Yeah! Please do a follow-up vid on this!!
Brother nothing else to stay, simply "I appreciate you, and your effort!" Thanks for these videos!
I appreciate that!
As a man that likes to do things right the first time and works within a budget these videos have been pure gold in selecting the right tools hardware and products needed. I will always check your channel before picking up some products. Thank you brother and keep up the great work.
Thanks, will do!
Once again PM had a review on what I was looking to buy. Love this channel. Hope he makes millions. He's a one man show worth so much more than Consumer Reports.
Thanks for the nice comment!
Consumer reports is great too..non biased..cause it's non profit.
Glad that you are using 3 samples to produce more accurate results! Love your work man!
Thank you!
Absolutely fantastic job. Going to be hanging some sheet metal panels sheetrock wall where there are no studs and this is absolutely the best video I could have watched. Thank you so much for all your time, effort and expense. Your presentations are flawless and very professionally done. Thank you
You are welcome!
how does sheetrock get put up without studs?
I cant believe the amount of steps and details you have done to record this video, but simply it makes it one of the best YT tests ever - not just in the DIY category. Thank you so so much.
Glad it helped!
Wish I would have seen this before I installed my hammock to the ceiling.
So, you're getting a sore butt and the 'rain' of sheetrock dust?
Why wouldn’t you put that into a stud, no way I’d hang anything more than a picture off drywall
@@TooManyPatrols Tell that to my mother
You mean your sex swing?
@@obsoleteoptics
shush!!
🙈🙉🙊
As a scientist myself I have to say, You did an amazing and pretty good testing with objective readouts! Thanks for this!
Thank you!
@The RebTek Channel just Google my name
@The RebTek Channel it would be so easy for me to paste a link but...I really don't care that much what you think of me.
So sad to see pointless heatred though
@The RebTek Channel over and out
This whole channel is a labor of love and I think it's amazing you take the time and effort to make content that helps people save time and money! Amazing!!
I appreciate that!
Was this helpful! I am just starting a large wall hanging project. Minimal damage with maximum weight holding ability is what i am looking for. Thanks for the help. I really find this channel invaluable, i recommend it to folks daily.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Grease! We want grease! Water test it, friction test, etc etc. We have farm equipment and want the best for our projects and farm! :)
Please.
Fantastic idea!
Yes! I too would like to see grease getting tested.
Which grease is going to prolong the expected life of our wear-parts.
chinese wheel bearing grease is the best on the planet.
Second that
The best day of the week is when Project Farm uploads!
Thank you very much for the positive comment! Hoping to make Monday's better for everyone!
@@ProjectFarm Your uploads always brighten up my day, thank you for the effort you put into making these videos!
Definitely not the best day Friday is the best day if the week sir 😂😂
I love your videos so much, that I don’t care and probably will never care about drywall anchors in any way shape or form. I just love how thorough you are, but it’s never drawn out either! You are very detailed but stay right on topic all the time, and each of your videos flow very well! Thank you for making them.
Thanks 👍
Thank You for your hard work illustrating how drywall sucks!
This is something I never would have thought of suggesting for you to do but perhaps has been the most "relevant to me" test you have done. Well done and thank you!
Thank you!
Legendary video, wish there was more thorough no bullshit content like this on the tube
Thank you!
There is. You probably meant "I wish all YT content was like this", which sadly, I have to agree with you on. ;)
I love how often you do the work to answer practical questions I already had. I seriously check your channel sometimes before I order stuff or go to the store.
Thank you!
Lmao same
Project Farm's dedication in producing this video and educating everyone is simply impressive. Thanks a ton. Keep up the good work 🙏
Thanks, will do!
The time and thought Todd puts into his demonstrations is astounding.
I feel humbled that he offers these to us at no charge.
Thanks!
I love the quality and thoroughness of this video. Absolutely deserves every views it got and more.
Thanks so much!
This guys dedication to test shit out is on a next level, hats off to you my good sir
Thank you!
That's my boy!
I really like the self tapping split plastic ones. You can get them absolutely flush with the surface and paint over them without drips. And a screw can be removed and inserted again. I usually replace all cheap push in anchors with the plastic screw ones prior to painting (when the owner wants to keep the holes).
Also you might be surprised at how well the Monkey Hook type things work.
I do the same thing. Those white nylon anchors can be reused.
I always see those fail and then they leave a nice hole for me to shove a good old-fashioned toggle bolt through. Long-term toggle bolts hold up the best among the cheaper anchors.
I love the care you put into your testing methodology. I'd say it's like you create a lab environment every time you test a new set of products.
Thanks for sharing.
I'm an analytical biochemist. This is how all of science works- from something as simple as this all the way up to computers and rocket tech and climate science. EVERYTHING that is widely accepted fact in the scientific community is because there are a zillion examples of research papers that are basically this video providing strong evidence that things are true. This is why it's so infuriating to anyone with an education when people "don't believe in" certain areas of science because they contradict some political ideology. Tough shit, your ideology was wrong. Adapt. Human beings 1000 years from now are going to view today's Republicans as far worse than we view Nazis or Ghengis Kahn with their flat out denial of reality when it comes to climate science. Billions are going to die because of their narcissism and greed.
This has been a question in my mind for years but never took the time to do the research/testing. Thanks for doing it for me.
Thank you for the feedback
2 am and im sitting here watching a man talk about dry wall anchors. 😂😂😂👌
Thanks for watching.
This is my nightly tradition. 2AM GANG.
I just read your comment after watching this video a second time (months apart) at 0212 AM :D
There are worse ways to spend your time!
I am late to the party, it's 3am at my place
Better thought out tests than Consumer Reports could EVER come up with - and NO POLITICALLY CORRECT HORSECRAP! your station is GOLDEN
Thanks!
I recently put up some track shelving in my home and remembered you did this comparison. It was essential in helping me choose the right anchor. You have THE BEST product comparisons. You spend your money and days of your time so we don't have to.
Thank you!
You are welcome!
*Very useful comparison* for the lamps on the dry wall.
Thank you for the effort and dedication to make the test !
Thank you!
Wife: Need anything from the store?
Todd: Orange Juice
Wife: What kind?
Todd: Hold on. Let me run some tests.
lol. Thank you
Lol
Hahahaha!! Great comment! Well done.
"Do you care about the acidity of the orange juice? (In case this is going to wear your teeth faster.) Do you care about the grams of sugar in the orange juice? (In case this is going to give you diabetes faster.) Do you care about organic oranges or not? (In case this is going to give you cancer faster.)"
Why run your own tests? Project farm has it ...if it's not , you don't need it! Lol
Im thinking the vertical test is greatly affected upon whether or not the back piece [ toggle bar ] is vertical or horizontal changing the surface area against the applied force
either way thank you for the videos - they are informative and they showcase interesting products thay may not win, but they can shine in other applications. :)
Maybe depending upon the clamping force in compression.
Thank you! I recently moved from a country where we use mostly masonry to one where everything is drywall, and this was incredibly informative
Glad it was incredibly informative! Thanks for watching.
The metal screw type anchors are my favorite of the ones I've used thanks to impressive ease of installation and high weight bearing capacity. As long as you're within their weight rating, and even sometimes quite a lot over them as shown by this testing, you basically don't need to worry about it. Even with things that hang away from the wall.
Thanks for sharing.
I'm still working off the large supply of the early-version plastic EZ Anchor screw type anchors I bought years ago. I found out early on that the metal screws provided were a bit large, so I picked up a box of smaller-diameter screws. As you said, the ease of installation is an important feature of these, along with the ease of carrying them, storing them, etc. With a little trial and error, I found that they can be installed almost perfectly flush, and I never had any problem with them. When you're done with them, you just unscrew them, and end up with an easily-repaired hole. Some of the toggles need to be cut out and pushed through, and that's a pain in the rear.
-- One question occurred to me during this video. Who TF tries to mount something more than about 20 pounds on one, solitary drywall anchor?!? When a client wants to mount something too heavy, I tell them that they can't mount it there, unless there happens to be a stud behind that location. Or else, I'll suggest a mounting board that extends between two studs. Old drywall isn't as strong as new drywall-- the paper gets dried out and brittle, and maybe the gypsum in it has been exposed to some mild water damage. Too many variables.
-- Another thing that wasn't mentioned is that with the screw-in types, you still have to find the studs, at least approximately. If you screw one of those in over a stud, the forward progress will stop at the stud, and the threads will just pull the paper and gypsum outward.
My favorite too for light applications. Just easy to use and more durable than plastic stuff.
I go with toggles for heavy stuff.
I've installed hundreds of anchors. Hands down the 100 LB EZ Toggle Anchor is the best.
Otherwise known as wall dogs
..... and by the way.... the classic toggle bolt need not cause any more damage on removal than on installation. Simply unscrew the screw portion from the winged portion, an let the wing drop behind the wall. The size of the original hole is all that needs repair!
Thanks for the feedback.
Which is what makes the snap toggle great if you need to take something down, the threads remain to reinstall. Depends on the application. A little damage or more damage means little. Takes the same amount of work to fix.
Did you test just a screw with NO ANCHOR? Curious as to what the sheer force would have been, for comparison.
Zeta Reticuli that’s a pretty good idea! I know that the screw would do miserable compared to an anchor, but it would still be cool to see!
Great point! I should have done that. Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm It would have been an interesting compare. I'm not sure how that performance would translate to actual use though since a screw can hold a lot in the short term but a few days later whatever you hung up might be on the floor. It looks like what was tested will at least hold up to what it is rated for.
@@kamX-rz4uy Also those wire hooks like the Hercules hook for example
@@stevenvanheel3932 You can pull a drywall screw out of the wall by hand wouldn't imagine it would be more than 20lbs or so.
Attention to quality and detail is absolutely amazing. I like your testing methods they are the most fair tests.
Thank you very much for the positive comment! It's keeps me motivated to keep working to further improve the testing methods!!!
@@ProjectFarm Underwriters Laboratories, Southern Division.
They’re very well controlled. It’s a great guide to getting valid comparative test results with basic equipment, something I’ve had to rely on before now.
I've wanted to do this exact test for years, thanks for the work! I've used the Snaptoggle for years for just about everything except pictures.
Thank you for the feedback
I love the dedication you put into testing these anchors. There are so many reasons one would need an anchor, and they usually all require a different one (or would benefit from a specific one). Knowing the capacity for each one makes that a lot easier.
One thing I will say is that I do like to use the simple toggle bolts when possible because -of all of the anchors on the list- they are the one that can actually be intentionally removed with no additional damage to the drywall. It requires a friend (or wife) with a pair of pliers to keep outward pressure on the screwhead as you unscrew it, but when you do manage to get the screw out of the toggle, you're left with that initial hole in the drywall to repair and little to no damage on the back of the sheet.
Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
Would these be safe for mirrors on the bedroom ceiling, as my wife likes to watch herself having a headache.
dude thats fantastic
lol
Underrated Comment
OMG...that comment is worthy of being framed on my ceiling....for my wife to read during her headaches....
Well played Martin.................................................. Well played.
Answering questions we never thought to answer, providing us with valuable information we can use to make informed decisions in the real world.
Thank you Todd.
Thank you very much for the positive feedback!
2nd this!
Project farm, your tests are well thought out, well executed and informative. I appreciate the hard work it takes to produce these video. Thank you
Thank you!
Good to see a decent strength test on these anchors, since you can't always take the ratings on them for granted. Some exaggerate their strength, some underrate them. That said, It would have been nice to see a comparison of the damage they leave behind if they DON'T fail. Failure damage is rarely, if ever, a factor I think about when choosing an anchor, as if chosen and used properly they shouldn't fail. However, the damage they leave behind when you no longer need them, is a factor. Personally, I rarely use anything other than triple-grip plugs, which are like a better version of the expanding plug, or the zip toggles for high strength. The zip toggles also have the advantage of staying in place if you remove the bolt, meaning you can remove and reinstall the object if needed, quite easily.
I'm just a college student. I don't know if these videos will ever be of any help to me, but I really enjoy watching them while having dinner. Much appreciated.
Thanks for watching!
oh it will, eventually you’re gonna wanna hang something up!
@@andymorin9163 XD
Great job! I really liked how you showed each anchor from the back side of the drywall while you were installing them. Maybe others have already suggested doing a Part 2 to this video showing real world challenges when using drywall anchors and how to solve them. Often times a combination of anchors is necessary to secure whatever right where whoever wants it. Two of my personal favorite headaches are encountering the edge of a steel stud under two layers of 5/8" thick drywall and old drywall that really isn't fit for what needs to anchored. Anchors are great until something goes wrong with one during installation... then the "fun" begins. The best anchors I've found that solve the most problems are the TripleGrip and WallDriller PLUS made by Cobra Anchors.
Thanks! Great suggestion. Thank you.
My record of such real life scenarios turned into just over two days to hang a picture. I dutifully chose what should have been an appropriate cavity wall anchor, fitted it into the wall, hung the picture and it immediately fell off leaving a 5cm wide hole in the wall. A lot of choice engineering language, cavity stuffing, filling and large amounts of glue/hardener and there was a screw in the wall and the hole painted over. The house around it will may fall down but that screw will still be in that damn wall... :)
Thank you for including metric measurements on screen 👍
Thank you!
My thoughts exactly
@DefinitelyNotDan Yeah! hours should have 100 minutes and minutes should have 100 seconds and days should have 10 hours and years should have 100 days!
Off with their heads!
What was it the dormouse said again?
@DefinitelyNotDan actually look into how all imperial measurements are now defined. Hint: they're all defined by metric measurements now.
@DefinitelyNotDan Oh wow. Your actually serious about calling it a communist thing.. I'm not going to converse with insane people. Particularly when they'll defend such a ridiculous measuring system.
I've been watching your back catalog and "oh wow!", I wish I had watched this one years ago. I've written this before (and probably will again), but this may be your most life changing (for me) experiment yet. How many times have I struggled with this very problem. Thank you.
You are welcome!
Wow , big effort mate , i cannot even imagine how long it took to set all this up let alone do the testing , ten out of ten mate and well done as always .
Thank you very much!
I always questioned the validity of the claimed weight limits. This really gives me a lot more faith in these things. Thanks for the great test results
You are welcome!
Great content. I've used all of these anchors. My current favorite is the snap toggle for two reasons 1) has the highest rating (even though it failed in your test it still has the best) 2) the screw can be removed and the anchor reused in the same location.
Thank you for the feedback
Great work. I have used all of the above. The hollow wall anchor sometimes does not bend and expand like it is intended to do. It has happened enough to where I just do not use them any longer. That type did seem to deploy as it should in your test. I appreciate your scientific approach to testing.
Thanks and you are welcome!
As a fairly new home owner with a father-in-law who keeps coming over and "installing" and "fixing" shit while I'm at work, this has become my new favorite channel.
LOL Thats not a bad thing, is it?
Play to his EGO and relax ;-))) Watch and learn.
Sorry dude I feel your pain. Got a F.I.L. with a million dollar home and uses 98cent caulk.
I’ve seen several of your amazing videos and am in awe of the time and effort you put into each one. I appreciate the objective information and lack of selling. You have an appreciative new subscriber.
Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
This guy should get an award. He does so much effort to compare things.
Nice of you!
An observation I made is that in the case of some of the toggle, for instance, the snap toggle, the orientation of the bar with respect to the load seems to have a lot to do with how it performs in the vertical weight pull. Of course, another observation is that the most weight each anchor is rated for, the more damage done to the drywall when it fails.
I'm impressed with the approach and the amount of effort you put into your tests. Very valuable information!
Thanks so much! Thanks for sharing.
Manufacture says to install; snaptoggle toggler vertically oriented, but sometimes I do it diagonally.
Great video! Several items to note:
1. gypsum board (GB, drywall) typically has a "grain" that will affect anchor strength
2. "ultra-light" GB will have less strength than a more dense GB (e.g. fire rated)
3. drywall anchors almost always fail catastrophically - that is to say whatever is mounted will come down very quickly
4. toilet paper roll holders will fail eventually - use wood blocking for the best prevention
5. always secure heavy items such as televisions, furniture anchors into studs or blocking.
6. be cautious about using any of these anchors for ceiling applications (Re: No. 3 above) and
7. the soft plastic drywall/masonry anchors that come with nearly every wall/ceiling item are the worst. Toss them and use better anchors.
Great tips! Thank you
We in the UK call it "plaster board", not "dry wall".
@@MarkWadsworthYPP because drywall doesnt make sense. Its plasterboard
@@MarkWadsworthYPP We in Australia call it Gyprock because the supplier gyps you for it.
@@johnnymack923 plaster goes on wet! Hence the term drywall
As a contractor I really like the Toggler Snapskru because there's no pre drilling needed. They are self drilling, which saves a lot of time. I've hung some HUGE mirrors with these and never had a problem. Last mirror I hung with them was in a frame and measured roughly 16 ft in width by 6 ft in height. 4 Snapskrus did the job flawlessly and I didn't need to change bits to drill holes.
Great point! Thank you
You are hanging the mirrors by drywall anchors and not into studs, right? If so, then roughly what was the weight of one of the heavy mirrors. How many anchors into the drywall did you use and where did you place them around the mirror?
I've hung a 30 lb mirror roughly 4 ft by 3 ft on drywall for 22 years by two simple L shaped hooks an inch apart, each in simple plastic plugs, and centered to the mirror. It has one very similar L shape hook into a simple plug below it, turned upside down as if going to support a tiny shelf an inch or so wide, just enough to brace the mirror, but not touching the mirror by 1/8th of an inch, just to see if the mirror would sag onto it.
And it hasn't yet!
@@bobp5715 the biggest I've hung was roughly 8 ft wide and 16 ft tall, plus a sizable frame (behind a fountain in the foyer of a 10k sq ft house). I used 4 snapscrus to bear the weight. Probably 250 lbs? Dunno for sure as I didn't weigh the mirror, but it took two of us to safely hang it. I'm a remodeling contractor by trade, and have hung many other things with these and love them. I prefer to use studs when available of course, but sometimes you just can't.
That's impressive! Roughly 62 lbs per snapskrus anchor in drywall, placed strategically so distributing the weight. Where the drywall is reinforced and buttressed as it were by the screws that fasten the drywall to the studs, giving the drywall greater supportive strength. And must have happened years ago and you've never heard from them that things went wrong or you would have mentioned that. Nice !!!!!!! Some here say that drywall has on average 160 lbs strength capability per the best and near best anchors. I would imagine what helps that are wider anchors in the drilled hole. The blue hawk toggle anchor just has the screw in the drilled hole and probably accounts for its poorer performance in the vertical drywall test but near best in the horizontal drywall test. That's why I put an appropriate length and width anchor in with the blue hawk type toggle anchor when I used them. Making the blue hawk type toggle anchor one of the best if not quickest and easiest to use.
The hero we need, but we dont deserve
Thank you! Hope you enjoy the video!
@@ProjectFarm We get a LOT more than we deserve!
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Cue Foo Fighters, There goes our hero watch him with those studs... seriously though, I've recently decided to learn basic skills having to do with diy home projects...not everyone learns the same, I love learning but as teaching methods often vary ...the learning experience can be wonderful or that of a letdown. I've been inudating myself with TH-cam vids and i've not yet found 3 for me to save / serve as my "go to" - up until now. I love his teaching style and am certain that I'll soon be confident in my ability (as a beginner) to upgrade my space at home with skills that will produce sustainable results. Subscribed🛠
Great job involving many hours to prepare the samples and perform the tests. Very thorough 😊
Thanks!
It's basically down to the footprint of the back toggle on how these perform, bigger is better.
Great point! Thank you
Which also means more damage when they are overloaded. Get an anchor for the load you intend and you are fine.
Though when you get to heavy load use the studs and or a backing board spanning the studs
And I noticed on the shear testing the position of the toggle and the thickness of the through-wall portion had a significant impact.
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No one appreciates the OCD till the OCD is doing a service for them.
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Test concrete screws with brands such as Tapcon and Red Head
Thank you for the video idea!
Yes, and please test the point of the head breaking and such. I work in construction and we have alot of tapcons break whether we use an impact or a regular drill they break before they get enough tension.
I love Tapcon. I used to use them to install TV wall brackets in brick homes made between 1909 and 1929. There was not much space between the more current drywall and the bricks, so I could not always use a big toggle. Plus any wood studs were far between and thin. I would just drill through into the brick with Bosch masonry bit. The holes were extremely small compared to anchors too. Six Tapcons and that 30lb 55inch 4K UHD TV was going nowhere and it was so easy to make the bracket level. Of course zinc plated Grade 8 washers were used in conjunction.
Concrete is more complicated than drywall. If you need smaller fasteners than Tapcon and others can work well. If you need larger/stronger fasteners than I tend toward toggle bolts when the hole is going to be in a cavity, and led anchors when the hole is going to be in a solid section or mortar joint.
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No wonder all the anchors I've used in the passed have "failed", I was the one failing! You have no idea how much I appreciated this video, thank you.
You are welcome!
The work you go through to make quality videos! Damn good job.
What about drill bit tests next?
Thank you and great test recommendation!
@@ProjectFarm yes, please do this test! Hss, cobalt, rolled, ground, masonry.... Longevity, efficiency, accuracy, strength (some are really brittle)
Very good idea!
Wont be overly relevant to us in UK but some brands will transfer like DeWalt for example.
@@ProjectFarm Hard to find a good bit. This would be excellent!
Your methodology as captured in this video is outstanding. Tremendously valuable resource. Can't thank you enough for sharing this excellent work with other hobbyists.
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i use the EZ Anchor Toggle and it is my preferred go-to for most drywall hanging. I also have the EZ Anchor Drywall (no toggle) and use it for lighter drywall hangings. Thanks for the vid!
Thank you!
Yeah i like the ez anchor, they work well, i never used tge toggle version though. The last style toggle he used with the plastic straps is good for hanging tvs. Im glad to know they are the best, but a real pain in the but to install, especially if there is insulation in the wall.
I use the plastic ones that you insert and then manually engage with an included “key” like tool before driving the screw. I wish he would have tested those.
I'll be installing guitar hangers on the wall in my den and this makes me a lot more comfortable about using wall anchors. Thanks for the dedication to full and proper testing. I've been subscribed for quite a while and went looking for this video as I guessed it would be in your library. Bravo!!
Thanks!
Great review, thank you for shedding light on a question I've had for a while. I install TV's on walls professionally and have had to find anchors worthy of the job especially for commercial jobs with metal studs 2 ft. apart. I'm also finding some new construction homes here in California are inching towards a 2 ft. spread wood framing and of course the 16" wide mount would need to go directly in the middle and not be able to reach a stud. I was hesitant to use the Snaptoggler at first as it was weird and new, but once I tried them, I've never gone back. I can and have mounted 65" TV's on the wall using ONLY Snaptoggle anchors (on 3/4 inch commercial drywall) and have felt confident about leaving it. Often, a lot more is at stake than just a drywall patch, it could be a $1500 New TV that's not even yours to enjoy =-) I'm not taking any chances and always use the Snaptoggle now when needed and even overdo it by doubling up the top bolts juuuuust the make sure the outward pulling demand from an Articulating (Full Motion) mount is spread out reducing the load for each pressure point. Thought a TV might weigh 40 to 60 lbs., the exponential force on the top bolts may be worth upwards of 250 lbs. on a full motion mount fully extended. WOW sorry for all this writing, I'm done.
Thanks for sharing.
My stud creaks every time I pull mine out, tv frame does too, it’s a cheetah Mount with 2 1/2” head lags. I found stud and pre drilled appropriately sized pilot holes. But yes it takes a lot of force to pull, and hold that weight so far from the anchor.
@@Jtzkb You could. I have a friend who's a contractor and he did that in his home for his large screen. He also makes cabinets so he prepped the wood with some nice detailed edging and staining
Interesting video. Usually when drywall anchors fail for me, it's under 10 lbs, if I can even get them installed without failure. Aggravates me to no end.
Great point!
@@ProjectFarm For me the ones that fail the like that is because the screw or bolt hasn't been fully seated.
@@leepierce1329 or possibly over driven and stripping out the drywall.
Or maybe just not trying very hard :) Since would mean all pictures would be failing too :)
Probably one of your more valuable videos!!!! Such good info for those times when lining up with a stud just ain't gonna be possible!!!! Thanks for your efforts🤘
Thank you!