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Rant: Got banned from the Ace Hardware on 3rd Street for asking about drywall anchors
Tbh I was just trying to get some advice on hanging a heavy shelf in my garage. The old guy behind the counter spent 10 minutes telling me I was doing it wrong, then told me to leave when I asked if he had anything stronger than those cheap plastic ones. I called the main store later and they said he's their 'best employee.' Has anyone else dealt with a hardware store clerk who thinks they know your project better than you do?
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piper_reed13d ago
Did you check the Toggler brand toggle bolts? Those things hold way more weight than you'd think, and they usually have them in a bin near the paint section.
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iris_davis9013d ago
Didn't I read somewhere that toggle bolts can actually damage the wall if you overtighten them?
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oscarb7712d ago
@piper_reed is totally right about the Toggler brand, those things are solid. Overtightening is definitely a real risk though, I did it once with a cheap toggle bolt and it cracked the drywall clean around the hole. Had to patch it with spackle and it was a pain, so yeah be careful not to crank down too hard.
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