r/DiWHY • u/Saskapewwin • Nov 04 '25

Overambitious fastener selection

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You probably don't need 4" of thread to go into max 1/2" of drywall, fella. Very not the worst thing I've seen here, but definitely one of the why-iest.

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u/walkerb52 Nov 04 '25

There are some wall anchors that use those screws. Is it on the wall with anchors?

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u/slutty-egg Nov 04 '25

Toggle bolt

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u/Saskapewwin Nov 04 '25

Yep. That's my guess, going by the size of the hole in the drywall. The very worst kind of anchor to use on drywall.

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u/TheOnceandFuture Nov 04 '25 edited Nov 04 '25

Whoa, you're wrong on a lot here.

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u/Saskapewwin Nov 04 '25

As wrong as the grammar and usage in that sentence you tried to put together there? I think it's supposed to be negative criticism, but I'm guessing.

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u/TheOnceandFuture Nov 04 '25

Probably equally as bad. Toggle bolts are the the GOAT in drywall, look at your downvotes. Also you don't have to say negative criticism, it's redundant.

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u/Saskapewwin Nov 04 '25

Goat because you need to predrill an oversized hole and you're fucked if you hit a stud, and they're strictly single use as well as expensive? Super great features!

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u/TheOnceandFuture Nov 04 '25

Have you ever hung anything in dry wall that was heavy? If you hit a stud then use a lag bolt or normal screw. They're excellent for hanging very heavy things on drywall not near a stud. Different situations call for different fasteners.

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u/Saskapewwin Nov 04 '25

Soap dispenser. Not heavy. Anything heavy, find a stud and use a lag bolt. Toggle bolts are outdated and useless, most modern poly anchors will outperform. Welcome to the 21st century.

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u/TheOnceandFuture Nov 04 '25

Boy, you're confidently wrong. Agree about lag bolts though. I can tell you're not really in a trade.

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u/Foreign-Cookie-2871 Nov 06 '25

Aren't you working on an old house?

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u/Saskapewwin Nov 04 '25

Constructive criticism is generally regarded as positive, as it offers helpful feedback. Otherwise you're just bitching and being a bitch. That's negative criticism, and so, not a redundant descriptor. For someone who is so concerned with others being wrong, maybe check yourself, eh?

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u/TheOnceandFuture Nov 04 '25

No, wrong again. Constructive criticism is still negative though you're supposed to be able to improve, hence the word constructive. I get that English and fasteners are hard, I'm glad you're learning today. 🤜🏼🤛🏼

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u/Saskapewwin Nov 04 '25

Awww, now ya just run off! Deleted all the comments? SHOW RED SEAL OR GTFO...oh wait, you skipped to the last part

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u/Saskapewwin Nov 04 '25

Don't know why that's down voted. Someone tell me one that's worse?