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Understanding Masonry Anchors |
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For masonry walls, hang light objects from special tempered-steel masonry nails. Drive them in with a hammer (be sure to wear safety glasses). For heavier objects, use anchors that have a sleeve that expands to hold a screw or bolt in place.
The key to successful installation of masonry anchors is proper drilling of the hole to receive the sleeve and screw.
Use an electric drill with a carbide-tipped masonry bit to drill the hole. Then push in the sleeve, insert the screw through whatever you are fastening, and drive the screw into the sleeve.
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