With the proviso that I hate all this stuff and will do all I can to screw stuff into a stud and avoid asking drywall to support a load...
I prefer the second from the left (toggle bolts) for heavy or abused (towel rack) stuff. It is an uglier installation, but it is darned strong. The molly bolts posted by Woodman are great unless they strip or have a problem, then you are stuck with the damaged frame in the hole. With a toggle bolt, worst case scenario you unscrew it until the toggle falls down inside the wall and start over. At least the hole is free.
June 09, 2019, 03:20 PM
Excam_Man
First three replies have nailed it.
June 09, 2019, 03:30 PM
Jelly
I always check with youtube Project Farm for stuff like this. This guy test all kinds of everyday things.
June 09, 2019, 03:38 PM
Woodman
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Originally posted by Excam_Man: First three replies have nailed it.
Woodman recants his earlier position and now supports the Self-Drilling Drywall Anchors. I've used them lots of times, you're supporting static weight, and you're not hanging a forty pound mirror.
June 09, 2019, 07:14 PM
Jack830
Another idea: Glue short piece of dowel rod in hole "gorilla glue" Attach Bracket with wood screw. Hope this helps. Regards, Jack
June 09, 2019, 07:42 PM
BB61
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Originally posted by Audioholic: I've used this style for hanging TVs where the bracket didn't align with studs. Very strong and the nut doesn't drop down the wall if you remove the screw.