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Install New Anchors with Troubleshooting

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August 22, 2023

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What happens here

Using a cordless drill with a Phillips bit, attempt to drive the screw into the hollow wall anchor. As the anchor spins inside the wall due to the lack of grip from its spikes, the user stops. This is a common issue with molly bolts. To remedy this, grab a pair of slip-joint pliers (like Channellock pliers). Use the pliers to firmly grip the outer flange of the hollow wall anchor, preventing it from spinning. While holding the anchor with the pliers, use the cordless drill to drive the screw into the anchor. As the screw tightens, it will pull the anchor's back portion towards the wall, causing it to expand and grip the drywall from behind. Continue tightening until the anchor is fully expanded and secure. Remove the screw temporarily if needed to check the expansion, then reinsert it. Repeat this process for the second hollow wall anchor.

Goal: Securely install the metal hollow wall anchors into the drywall

Tools and materials

  • Cordless Drill Ryobi — Driving the screws into the hollow wall anchors
  • Phillips Bit DeWalt — Matching the screws of the hollow wall anchors
  • Slip-Joint Pliers — Gripping the flange of the hollow wall anchor to prevent it from spinning during installation

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so I can push these two spikes into the drywall. But it didn't really help. All that it was just started drilling out of the wall. I feel like this is the kind of stuff that happens all the time during my home repair. Grab one of those two little notches. Get an air on that. The back of this is just two slots.

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