BarePaw Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 I'm thinking about a Metolius Slim Gym for my apartment. I've read the reviews that say it's cramped, but it's all I have space for. My problem is that the wall where I want to put it has no studs (even at the edges of the doors). I am, however, reading about 1 1/2" of ceiling joist sticking down into the wall with my studfinder. If I screw the top end of a piece of 3/4" plywood into that inch of joist, then mount the hangboard on that, will it hold my 190 pound arse? Has anybody else dealt with these that can give me advice? Quote
BarePaw Posted January 13, 2006 Author Posted January 13, 2006 How much was your deposit? Spackle is cheap, right? Quote
Distel32 Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 hhhmmm, I'm not sure if where I put mine up had studs or not  we just put a bunch of screws in a board into the wall, then put the hangboard up.....maybe you'll be ok...? haha Quote
RoastyJones Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 The construction detail that you describe with a ceiling joist hanging down into the wall makes no sense from a construction standpoint. You are probably reading the top two plates of the wall, which should hold a truck if properly screwed to. It also doesn't make any sense that you have no studs next to a door opening. Under normal conditions, with no studs next to it and held only by drywall, the door would flop out. Stud finders don't measure the density of a wall, they find screws and nails that attach the sheetrock using a magnetic sensor, whoever built the room was probably lazy and didn't screw it off. Take a finish nail and tap it into the sheetrock at 1-inch intervals to find the studs. Quote
jstone Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 ah, just glue it to the drywall, paint's tough, right? Quote
ZimZam Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 (edited) Assuming that you are putting this above the door. Attach like so. 1. Pre drill the 3/4 ply w/ 1/4" bit-3/4" from the top.(4 or 5 evenly space) 2. Put the ply where you want it above the door and then drill thru these holes, making a mark. 3. Pre drill the the plate making pilot hole for 1/2" lags. 4.Attach hangboard to ply. * Just make sure to drill pilot holes or you'll split the wood and then yous be fucked. Edited January 13, 2006 by ZimZam Quote
RoastyJones Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 a 3/8" inch by 1 1/2-inch lag has a 250lb withdrawl capacity if I remember right, and you dont have to pre-drill like you should with a 1/2-inch lag Quote
EWolfe Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 I have recently found out that the old 4X6 headers are a thing of the past in newer construction. Nonetheless, as mentioned, you should be able to tie into the king studs on either side of the doorway with your plywood, and an anchor point or two at the header (2X4?!?) should be bomber in conjunction with those king anchors. Screws are fine, especially for the smaller board. Quote
scoe Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 You should be able to locate the studs by tapping on the wall with your fist or a hammer- it will feel more solid and sound less hollow when you find a stud. Stud finders, especially the cheap kind, may not work well on certain walls such as plaster and lathe. Quote
Dr_Flash_Amazing Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 withdrawl capacity  Multiply by 10 for the withdrawl capacity in Sayowth. Quote
Dru Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 If you have one of those stud finders it will locate Chuck Norris every time cause that guy's a stud! Quote
BarePaw Posted January 14, 2006 Author Posted January 14, 2006 I got it mounted. I have the good kind of studfinder (not magnetic), but because the building is so old and has plaster walls, it was throwing it off. I found enough solid material behind the wall to get 6 #9 x 3" screws holding the plywood up. The hangboard came with five screws that I just put through the plywood and wall. It holds me up just fine. Thanks for the replies. Quote
pale Posted January 14, 2006 Posted January 14, 2006 How much was your deposit? Spackle is cheap, right? Â I once hung a canoe from my ceiling, and when I moved I plugged the holes with toothpaste. Quote
BarePaw Posted January 14, 2006 Author Posted January 14, 2006 I once hung a canoe from my ceiling, and when I moved I plugged the holes with toothpaste. Â We used to do that when I lived in the dorms. It plugs the hole and cures the smell. They should make all spackle wintergreen. Quote
Distel32 Posted January 14, 2006 Posted January 14, 2006 so you did exactly what I said, werd......oh how the youth must soon reign over all that is tyranical and un-just..... Quote
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