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Huchiz

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#177782 14-Aug-2015 01:02
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I'm relocating the TV mount installed by the previous owner. The mount uses 3 6.5X60mm self tapper pan head screws with Philips drive. (I measured the screw size by myself, so that's the rough number.)

So for the new location, how big the pilot hole I should drill into the stud?  To mount a TV is so far the most risky home DIYs I have ever done. Would like to play safe. :-D

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Huchiz

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  #1366998 15-Aug-2015 16:16
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Went to Mitre10/Bunnings and  bought a box of 5 14g*75mm hex head lag bolt. It has some unscrewed length on the top, but being 75mm long I see no problem. Removed the rubber seal, added a washer, drilled 3 3.5mm pilot holes on the wall (because my smaller bits are too short) and drove the screws in. It felt very tight and secure. :D :D

Thanks for the help. You guys are all great!!

(By the way, the Zircon stud finder is very good.)


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