Hanging a 60 lb flat panel tv by 2 lag bolts?

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Dr sharp

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Guys i hung my 32 inch flat panel tv by only 2 2.5 inch lag bolts into the same stud. The tv and bracket weigh around a total of lets say 60 lbs. What do you think will it hold, or should i take it down and put up a piece of 2x4 across 3 studs , then screw the bracket to that to spread the weight out. Any ideas are welcome, thanks guys.
 
I would think a TV worth that much money is worth a more secure attachment personally. With good quality bolts and secure attachment, they probably have enough strength to hold for a long time but, with heat and cold during winter and summer, changes in humidity, and other environmental factors, I would be concerned it may work loose over time. YMMV
 
I think you should be fine, if you are into a stud then 60# isn't all that much weight.
 
Well heres the thing, if the wall was wide open, then it should grab 2 studs. But the tv is going in a tight spot between a book case on one side and a corner on the other, so i wasnt able to grab two studs. i Put the mounting plate off center into only one stud, with 2 lag bolts. Im just nervous about it ripping out someday. I cant even be sure sure i hit that one stud dead on. Id :barf: if this thing ever pulled out.
 
Dr sharp said:
But the tv is going in a tight spot between a book case on one side and a corner on the other, so i wasnt able to grab two studs. i Put the mounting plate off center into only one stud, with 2 lag bolts. Im just nervous about it ripping out someday. I cant even be sure sure i hit that one stud dead on. Id :barf: if this thing ever pulled out.
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Take it off the wall NOW and mount in more securely. I don't think the store takes back returns picked up with a wet/dry shop vac. :D
 
Dr sharp said:
Guys i hung my 32 inch flat panel tv by only 2 2.5 inch lag bolts into the same stud. The tv and bracket weigh around a total of lets say 60 lbs. What do you think will it hold, or should i take it down and put up a piece of 2x4 across 3 studs , then screw the bracket to that to spread the weight out. Any ideas are welcome, thanks guys.
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Our 32" is on the floor sitting on a sturdy cabinet BUT when our son mounted my 27 " with a DVD/VCR plus a VCR under it .........

WHAMMO ! ! Evidently he had barely caught the 2X4's & the whole dayum works fell. Small leg injury,big drywall damage & one new Sony VCR to the garbage ! TV & DVD survived. Relocated the mount into a block wall & he chinned on the mount before loading it.

Bolt,lag,weld,superglue,screw & nail that sucker to the wall.

Happy hangin' .

Uncle Alan;)
 
If you don't make the mount alot stronger, at-least make sure that your homeowner's insurance will cover the cost of a new TV when it does go crashing onto the floor.:p
 
I would think that it would be able to hold it. I've had 280lb actors walk up steps held by the same attactments.

Though if you are not sure you hit the stud...

Heck if you plan on keeping the TV or something there for a loooong time just cut a small hole and find center.

Or less intrusive use a drillbit and bracket the stud. Then you will know exactly where it is. :)
 
In Portland, Oregon, that installation does not meet building code because while it may be adequate to hold the thing up under normal conditions (and I suspect that it is), it won't hold in a earthquake and the last thing you want during an earthquake is the bigscreen falling on your head. We Oregonians prefer to remain conscious so that we can enjoy the shaking.
 
I was reading some literature that West System (epoxy company) sent me. It is mainly marketed as maritime products but came with a pamphlet with "other uses."

"Basic fastener bonding

For improved pullout strength and waterproof connections, the easiest fastener bonding methos is to simply wet out stripped fastener holes and new pilot holes before installing the screws. Epoxy penetrates the fiber around the hole, effectively increasing fastener diameter. Epoxy also provides a stronger interface with the fastener threads than wood fiber and keeps out water."

Cool stuff! :thumbup: They give a lot of other cool uses too.
 
Dr sharp said:
Well heres the thing, if the wall was wide open, then it should grab 2 studs. But the tv is going in a tight spot between a book case on one side and a corner on the other, so i wasnt able to grab two studs. i Put the mounting plate off center into only one stud, with 2 lag bolts. Im just nervous about it ripping out someday. I cant even be sure sure i hit that one stud dead on. Id :barf: if this thing ever pulled out.
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If everything was centered and both lag bolts were solid in the stud 2" at least, it would be quite strong and I doubt you'd have any trouble with 60 lbs. The key line above though is: "I put the mounting plate off center". An off center mount changes everything. It's no longer a straight shear load on the lag screws/stud, now there is an added twisting moment. That is where your problem will start, and the further off center it is the sooner it will fail. I strongly advise you to re-do it and connect to more than the one stud.
 
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