Wow, some very impressive drywall anchors! Thanks to everyone for all of your video suggestions, including this one! Best regards, Todd Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order): EZ Anchor: amzn.to/2Ymcy9N Toggler High Performance: amzn.to/3j2EqrA Toggler SnapSkru: amzn.to/3l4MZnL EZ Anchor (metal): amzn.to/2QhF6gs E-Z Ancor Toggle: amzn.to/32iRbr5 Blue Hawk Toggle Bolts: amzn.to/2QgNj4p

@markhowe5539

3 жыл бұрын

but these can cut through electrical cables ,I changed and started using these .kzread.info/dash/bejne/aYJ3x6aplMm6oso.html

@raulsanchez4869

3 жыл бұрын

You didn't try wingit the worlds strongest anchors

@markhowe5539

3 жыл бұрын

@@raulsanchez4869 WINGIT, lets make a fixing 50 times bigger than any other fixing in plasterboard, but it only holds the same weight, plasterboard cannot hold any more weight than what Bullfix Plasterboard fixings are rated at. We tested what Weight Plasterboard could take as Tensile, shear and Cantilever loads at University Labs. So for its size, it is the strongest Plasterboard fixing on the market.

@raulsanchez4869

3 жыл бұрын

@@markhowe5539 sorry my question wasn't directed at you

@supramanx1997

3 жыл бұрын

You should really consider making charts or graphics with your results available for later, I'd love to have some of these easily available to check against what they have at the hardware store....

This video should be on a loop in every hardware store. Right next to the anchor selection.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@jefferypeplinski3176

4 жыл бұрын

For this and literally all of his other test videos!!

@magnodvd1971

4 жыл бұрын

And they should pay you for that

@suicide9636

4 жыл бұрын

Damn, he favorited a two week old comment in a year old video. That’s crazy lol

@clownrock9558

4 жыл бұрын

This channel should be on a loop in every hardware store. Right next to the relevant selection.

I'm sitting here in my German home with only concrete walls and watching which Drywall Anchor are good.

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@marcostummler65

3 жыл бұрын

Ich auch

@syawallisme

3 жыл бұрын

same here bruh....

@kuk3411

3 жыл бұрын

I’m sat in the UK in my solid Victorian brick walled house thinking how can I use this new information?

@sereneroche1608

3 жыл бұрын

Haha. I read this and thought. Fkn awesome. Thanks for the laugh

I have seriously been struggling trying to find a “decent” drywall anchor and have been through sooooooo many different options and they’ve all been terrible. Then I thought to myself “I wonder if that one KZread guy has done a video on anchors.” - and well, you do! Man, this video was seriously a life saver.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sortasurvival5482

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes you just gotta cut out the wall, add a backer board amd redo the wall. It sucks, but, sometimes its all that will work

@djlowtek

Жыл бұрын

The self tapping ones are my favorite for a general purpose anchor. Easy to use and strong enough

@jeffshackleford3152

Жыл бұрын

Big plastic screws for your general purpose non critical if fails type stuff. Snap toggles for stuff that is critical if it fails, use a screw driver not the impact when running the screw into the anchor initially, after that you can use the impact. If both of those are not acceptable, cut the wall open and block behind it. It is ok to add anchors if you think they are needed.

@ststst981

Жыл бұрын

​@@djlowtek i need to install a tv and dont have much space between the walls. Ill probably use a mix of the auto toggle and snap toggle anchors

As a former professional video editor -- WOW!! Nice job! Most folks will NEVER know how much time this took you to pull together!! Nicely done and very informative!!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I can't imagine how many hours it took to shoot and edit this video, aside from the time to testing. Fantastic work and very informative!

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@REXXSEVEN

4 жыл бұрын

My goodness. That is dedication.

@alejandrozuniga4426

3 жыл бұрын

what about the time making the samples and other things?

@tonyh4638

3 жыл бұрын

Very professional, informative, and interesting. Well done.

@carladee2736

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing.

Damm bro the amount of effort and detail that you put into these tests is crazy...and all just for our sakes. Thank you 👍

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@kennyscott1089

5 жыл бұрын

Bullet Toof My thoughts exactly

@psa110

5 жыл бұрын

My thoughts, exactly.

@motopumpkin3129

5 жыл бұрын

Took the words right outta my finger tips

@mwpahl38

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm I agree, amazing job! I've been using the Snaptoggle for a few years now and have had good results.

The fact that you went through so much planning and put in so much work to get accurate test results is amazing. I think I speak for everyone when I say I appreciate the work you put in to these tests. You are the best Todd. Thank you.

People just dont appreciate your older videos. the TIME to test each anchor 3x?!?! and just the setup and tear down of each test! It's crazy but you do it! you always have and I REALLY appreciate you. THANK YOU!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Two years later and this legend is still replying and liking comments. Thank you for all your hard work and commitment

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@xbfalcon83

2 жыл бұрын

Gotta be the most engaging creator I've ever seen in the comments

The commitment of this man to testing items is unreal

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@leverloos

3 жыл бұрын

This man earns lots of money through these video's. this video alone has net him 10500-17500 dollar. And thats from youtube ad views only. I bet he gets a lot of sponsor deals from brands too, altrhough not this video.

@laz001

3 жыл бұрын

@@leverloos I dont think he gets any sponsorship money. Views, sure, but well deserved. From what I can see, a lot of ‘premium’ brands get thoroughly shown up as inferior in many of the videos - and wouldn’t agree to be a sponsor. The tests truly seem to be as fair as possible also - a real engineering feat.

@DantHimself

3 жыл бұрын

@@leverloos lmao thats not how youtube works at all

@leverloos

3 жыл бұрын

@@DantHimself What do you mean. He gets paid from people watching ads. the numbers I posted was the expected payout for a video with the amount of views this one has.

I just want to note that most drywall repair men will push anchors into the wall and leave them there. Pushing them through and patching that hole causes less damage than pulling them out, especially for toggles (obviously). Since it's hard to tell what kind of anchor is used, it's safer to just push all of them through.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@11stantheman111

Жыл бұрын

I agree. I just moved and did that for 50+ anchors and over the years forgot what kind of anchor I had installed. Far less damage to repair.

@zachlafond2652

Жыл бұрын

I just did this in my house...cut them flush with the wall and mudded right over the top. all good.

@DavidSmith-fr1uz

Жыл бұрын

I use a utility knife to cut the paper around the lip of the anchor first before pushing through. Causes even less damage to the drywall.

@KB-ie7jr

Жыл бұрын

You wouldn't at least try to unscrew the ones that have that ability? That seems like it would cause far less damage than what's possible with knocking them through and blowing out the back side of your drywall.

Out of all the youtube testers that exist, you're my favorite. I love the way you list and control all of your variables so well, show multiple views of the failures taking place, and summarize with charted data. While product reviews are a great source, data is king. And you are a data wizard.

@ProjectFarm

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@SirCricket

11 күн бұрын

PF never skimps on information!

Wife: Need anything from the store? Todd: Orange Juice Wife: What kind? Todd: Hold on. Let me run some tests.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

lol. Thank you

@DavidMay2nd

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@drumbergunnerer3162

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha!! Great comment! Well done.

@linagee

5 жыл бұрын

"Do you care about the acidity of the orange juice? (In case this is going to wear your teeth faster.) Do you care about the grams of sugar in the orange juice? (In case this is going to give you diabetes faster.) Do you care about organic oranges or not? (In case this is going to give you cancer faster.)"

@nailbndr9869

5 жыл бұрын

Why run your own tests? Project farm has it ...if it's not , you don't need it! Lol

The fact that he takes time to reply to comments a year after posting the video shows how much he cares. Great stuff!

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Project Farm's dedication in producing this video and educating everyone is simply impressive. Thanks a ton. Keep up the good work 🙏

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

I cant believe the amount of steps and details you have done to record this video, but simply it makes it one of the best YT tests ever - not just in the DIY category. Thank you so so much.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

I now official feel like a total geek and old. I just spent almost 20 mins watching a video about drywall anchors. My grandfather would be proud. I love PF's presentation style in all the videos.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@rod.h8064

5 жыл бұрын

It's not that odd, especally if you've used some of the tested anchors before. EZ Ancor Dyrwall and Stud Anchor are my gotos but mine are branded Ramset but the stud bit is useless on hardwood. Still it's better than the first version that's just plastic & fails to penetrate 1950's composite drywall, even if the metal it's made from is just potmetal.

@Justchuck69

5 жыл бұрын

You're not alone as almost half million views and some of us feel the same as you do ! My late father would also be proud !

@83regaleagle

5 жыл бұрын

It's Easter Saturday morning, the weather is gorgeous for a change, & I'm sitting here watching this. I blame having my own house. lol

@emperadorjulienmentecato6301

5 жыл бұрын

Im 20 and i also wach it

Glad you tested both shear and pullout. Excellent video.

@wobblysauce

5 жыл бұрын

+

@tarassu

5 жыл бұрын

It's so easy to "make information". But there is nobody willing to. Project Farm is an exceptional exception.

@Blox117

5 жыл бұрын

@@MrSpiritmonger lol

@DesktopArtsHD

5 жыл бұрын

*pullout*

@cbinder46

5 жыл бұрын

I was about to comment that he was more testing the strength of the drywall rather than the anchors pullout capacity. Glad someone commented before I made an ass of myself.

Was this helpful! I am just starting a large wall hanging project. Minimal damage with maximum weight holding ability is what i am looking for. Thanks for the help. I really find this channel invaluable, i recommend it to folks daily.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

As a man that likes to do things right the first time and works within a budget these videos have been pure gold in selecting the right tools hardware and products needed. I will always check your channel before picking up some products. Thank you brother and keep up the great work.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

As someone who’s done my fair share of construction, mostly remodel, I’ve wondered many times, which sheet rock anchor would actually work! This was so informative! Thank you! And once again I am astonished at the lengths you go to, too test these products! Building all those 16 by 16” box’s! Securing the sheet rock to them, not with just 4 screws! Nope gotta be 8! Sheet rock from same batch! Invent special tools o test with! You are one of a kind my friend! What consumer reports should aspire to be! Don’t you ever change! Just a joy to watch! I know I’m gushing, but damn it! You’ve earned it! Fantastic job! And once again, THANKYOU!

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!

@TheDevilockedzombie

3 жыл бұрын

Consumer report can only dream to be as thorough as this guy

@sgt_plague7746

3 жыл бұрын

Well said! 👍🏼

@esatd34

3 жыл бұрын

thats a comment hell keep going for lol

@gizzyguzzi

3 жыл бұрын

So? What do you think of the results? I didn't really find too much to be surprised about, though there were a couple anchor types I'd never seen. The smallest and cheapest hold less weight, the bigger toggle types hold more.

Instead of the UL listing on products, we need to start looking for the PF (project farm) listing. Very well done!

@BrilliantDesignOnline

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@smbmxdirt3427

5 жыл бұрын

I would buy products with that listing

@jro2288

5 жыл бұрын

Imagine if Home Depot started selling PF approved items ??? This would be great

@ironken1796

5 жыл бұрын

@@jro2288 I think if PF decided to sell out (which I don't think he will), he could make a fortune!

@broken1965

5 жыл бұрын

Those listing an JD power all paid shills

I know this video is a few years old but thank you! I just bought some blue hawk toggle bolts. And after realizing how big the hole was I needed to drill I was a little worried. But now it seems to be a good fit for what I will be using them for. Thank you! This video was impressive

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

Thank You for your hard work illustrating how drywall sucks!

This man deserves an award for such precise testing for our benefit!

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MaximGhost

2 жыл бұрын

ONE MAN has done more for us consumers than Consumer Reports has done with an ARMY of product testers and reviewers.

As an electrician... this was very informative and eye opening! Your attention to detail precision is very much appreciated. Thank you sir!

@wobblysauce

5 жыл бұрын

Editing was on point.

@doozerchuck8625

5 жыл бұрын

What did you learn?

@twirlypenpsn4771

5 жыл бұрын

As an electrician, you routinely mount load-bearing accessories in unsupported drywall??

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@danijel124

5 жыл бұрын

@@twirlypenpsn4771 a lot of signal utp cables in offices are mounted with drywall studs...

I thank you for this excellant video. The production quality, editing, descriptive visuals, and detailed description are amazing. I spent time in an industrial laboratory performing "destructive" testing like this and your process pretty much mirrors what we used in the lab. Extra kudos on the final choice. Last time I bought anchors I looked at everything on display and bought the design you rated as the best balance between performance and cost. I'd be surprised if mechanical engineering is not your day job.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

I've been watching your back catalog and "oh wow!", I wish I had watched this one years ago. I've written this before (and probably will again), but this may be your most life changing (for me) experiment yet. How many times have I struggled with this very problem. Thank you.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

I've seen drywall anchor tests before, but never this thorough. I think the biggest thing I can take from this is an understanding that drywall anchors can definitely hold more than I had assumed.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!

@TGears314

5 жыл бұрын

Abbreviated Reviews that’s what’s known in the field of engineering as a factor of safety. Usually in the us the goal is a factor of safety of 2. Meaning it can withstand double what you load it with. In the uk (or Europe can’t remember) I think it’s like 6 or 8 not 2

@evilkillerwhale7078

5 жыл бұрын

@@TGears314 I'm an aerospace engineer who's worked with groups all over the world. I've yet to see safety factors be consistently higher than the US's.

@treehouse7861

5 жыл бұрын

​@@evilkillerwhale7078 boeing vs airbus. there you go. also, guns lol

@SamAx57

5 жыл бұрын

Project Farm there is one more you might want to test, it’s called the wall claw dry wall anchor

2 am and im sitting here watching a man talk about dry wall anchors. 😂😂😂👌

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@dchristi09

3 жыл бұрын

This is my nightly tradition. 2AM GANG.

@szlash280z

3 жыл бұрын

I just read your comment after watching this video a second time (months apart) at 0212 AM :D

@professordeb

3 жыл бұрын

There are worse ways to spend your time!

@ruez2kill

3 жыл бұрын

I am late to the party, it's 3am at my place

This type of testing usually comes with quite the pricetag attached. Kudos for making it available to us plebs !

Great job involving many hours to prepare the samples and perform the tests. Very thorough 😊

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

15:13 Charts of Results 16:22 Final Recommendation 7:20 Look back at the recommended one

@samlong4820

4 жыл бұрын

You literally hit all the highlights I was looking for, thanks for the links.

@stelonous

4 жыл бұрын

doing yeoman's work

@robertrogers2990

4 жыл бұрын

There it is...thanks!

@npegg

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@EvenTheDogAgrees

4 жыл бұрын

Hero!

I'm an electrician and I just watched this whole video, good testing methods, and glad you used multiple trials on each anchor , thanks man this will definitely help me

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the positive feedback!

@9HighFlyer9

4 жыл бұрын

I don't see how being an electrician is relevant to the rest of your comment. Are electricians experts on testing methodology? Do electricians use drywall anchors a lot?

@KayAteChef

4 жыл бұрын

@@9HighFlyer9 Nearly everything electricians do involves screwing something to a wall. Look around your house.

@9HighFlyer9

4 жыл бұрын

@@KayAteChef I don't see electricians using wall anchors to hang lights.

@KayAteChef

4 жыл бұрын

@@9HighFlyer9 Thanks for your comment!

I really like the self tapping split plastic ones. You can get them absolutely flush with the surface and paint over them without drips. And a screw can be removed and inserted again. I usually replace all cheap push in anchors with the plastic screw ones prior to painting (when the owner wants to keep the holes). Also you might be surprised at how well the Monkey Hook type things work.

@swesleyc7

Жыл бұрын

I do the same thing. Those white nylon anchors can be reused.

@colossalbreacker

10 ай бұрын

I always see those fail and then they leave a nice hole for me to shove a good old-fashioned toggle bolt through. Long-term toggle bolts hold up the best among the cheaper anchors.

Great work. I have used all of the above. The hollow wall anchor sometimes does not bend and expand like it is intended to do. It has happened enough to where I just do not use them any longer. That type did seem to deploy as it should in your test. I appreciate your scientific approach to testing.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

I wish there was a Nobel prize for a "common man" doing extraordinary things. You have definitely elevated the unsung farmer to level that we all need to appreciate. You my friend are the best of us!

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

the amount of effort spent into these videos is amazing. Well done.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@RustySh4ckleford

5 жыл бұрын

*checks phone *new project farm upload *DROP EVERYTHING. I MUST BE BLESSED BY HIS GLORIOUS UNBIASED EFFORTS!*

the fact it took over 180lbs to dislodge drywall fasteners is impressive. I think in practical use it would never fail, since I doubt most people are going to hang the weight of a full grown man from just drywall. I know which I'd use from now on.

@ziegle9876

Жыл бұрын

As long as the load is constant, all is fine. The problem with drywall is the working loose of the fasteners with changing load direction and weight..... Typical is a toilet paper holder, where the absolute load is minimal, but most I have seen after a time are loose.

@ConcernedCitizenPPCA

Жыл бұрын

Practical use is not loading it with over half the weight it's rated for. If it says 25 pounds don't put more than like 12 on and you'll be good. Drywall sucks to attach things to.the good thing is most of this stuff is just used to attach pictures. Anything for serious weight like a TV or what have you you'll want to hit a stud and forgo the anchors entirely.

Fantastic video, as always! As a woodworker, I’m a little biased about what I’d like to see tested. I’d love to see a wood chisel showdown, as well as clamps, brad and finish nailers, dado blades, router bits, routers, and the list goes on. Hope you can find something that interests you in my suggestions. Cheers!

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the video ideas.

This is the only channel whose videos I can confidently thumbs up before I even watch it

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!

@1erinjames

5 жыл бұрын

So true

@pizzaholic

5 жыл бұрын

Haha same!

@simoneast4361

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@kennyscott1089

5 жыл бұрын

Clayton Murry He's interesting isn't he.

Wish I would have seen this before I installed my hammock to the ceiling.

@dougankrum3328

5 жыл бұрын

So, you're getting a sore butt and the 'rain' of sheetrock dust?

@TDJDriftersBoss

5 жыл бұрын

Why wouldn’t you put that into a stud, no way I’d hang anything more than a picture off drywall

@sugarbooty

5 жыл бұрын

@@TDJDriftersBoss Tell that to my mother

@obsoleteoptics

5 жыл бұрын

You mean your sex swing?

@daviddaniels6645

5 жыл бұрын

@@obsoleteoptics shush!! 🙈🙉🙊

I'll be installing guitar hangers on the wall in my den and this makes me a lot more comfortable about using wall anchors. Thanks for the dedication to full and proper testing. I've been subscribed for quite a while and went looking for this video as I guessed it would be in your library. Bravo!!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Good to see a decent strength test on these anchors, since you can't always take the ratings on them for granted. Some exaggerate their strength, some underrate them. That said, It would have been nice to see a comparison of the damage they leave behind if they DON'T fail. Failure damage is rarely, if ever, a factor I think about when choosing an anchor, as if chosen and used properly they shouldn't fail. However, the damage they leave behind when you no longer need them, is a factor. Personally, I rarely use anything other than triple-grip plugs, which are like a better version of the expanding plug, or the zip toggles for high strength. The zip toggles also have the advantage of staying in place if you remove the bolt, meaning you can remove and reinstall the object if needed, quite easily.

As a follow up on these anchors, you should try taking them out like you would be moving out, or renovating

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

@lucasjohnson5419

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. I wouldn't use unless they can be removed without extra damage.

@BoozyMcHound

5 жыл бұрын

straight edge around it carefully or use a flat screwdriver to loosen/break the drywall around it, then hammer/punch it into the wall. That way the rip/splay will be solely on the inside of the wall and keep your patch/cover to a minimum.

@MichaelSteeves

5 жыл бұрын

A great trick for smaller holes like an intentionally removed anchor is to give the drywall a good tap with a ball-peen hammer. The rounded over dent is the right size and provides a nice rounded transition between the filler and the drywall paper.

@mikeschneider3508

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Please do a follow-up vid on this!!

No one appreciates the OCD till the OCD is doing a service for them.

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

An observation I made is that in the case of some of the toggle, for instance, the snap toggle, the orientation of the bar with respect to the load seems to have a lot to do with how it performs in the vertical weight pull. Of course, another observation is that the most weight each anchor is rated for, the more damage done to the drywall when it fails. I'm impressed with the approach and the amount of effort you put into your tests. Very valuable information!

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Thanks for sharing.

@cyberpunkspike

Жыл бұрын

Manufacture says to install; snaptoggle toggler vertically oriented, but sometimes I do it diagonally.

Perfect timing! I'm currently patching drywall and waiting for the durabond to dry so I can sand it! I think it should take about.... 17min

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

lol. Thank you!!

@richterman3962

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm should've penned him lol

@Omar-em7rl

5 жыл бұрын

@@richterman3962 what's penned?

@TheCrystalGlow

5 жыл бұрын

@Omar T Apparently when you need to write on someone. Or stab them with a pen. I mean that’s the way it’s written. XD

@augustreil

5 жыл бұрын

pizzaholic, No offense but have fun sanding Durabond ! Great for the first coat, but that's it. Stuff is like concrete.

Standing in Home Depot watching this video! This is literally one of the most helpful videos I’ve seen on KZread. We create content as well and are very impressed with the level of work you put into your videos! Thanks again

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@youtubeSuckssNow

4 жыл бұрын

All his videos are the best you could get anywhere

@nickbarnes685

3 жыл бұрын

My goodness! I so appreciate the hard work and detail in this well thought out video. I wish I had seen your video first before watching a few other videos that left me at little frustrated (and bored!). Thank you! I subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing more.

@Pittigpiertje

3 жыл бұрын

plugging yourself on a plugging video, ziiiing

@AndrewQuinn42

3 жыл бұрын

Funny because all toggler brand stuff is sold at Lowe’s 🤣

I have used the 3/16 toggler gator bites in mortar and concrete, and they are extremely tough and resistant. Will hold a 15 pound transformer for years. Great video!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

As with most such things, the type that is best is dependant on the circumstances and what you intend to use it for... But there are always some that are junk no matter the circumstances. I love toggle bolts for metal studs in commercial environments. The plastic screw holders for drywall where load capacity isn't a concern (like a picture hanger).

my man your doing more scientific research than actual science channels on youtube. every working man i know thanks you.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@michaeltaylors2456

5 жыл бұрын

Yep. so called science community is a joke. Not taking anything away

@hosmerhomeboy

5 жыл бұрын

as a fellow working guy i second your opinion.

@alejandrovette

5 жыл бұрын

I get the point you're making but... i wouldnt call this scientific research lol i mean its using scientific methods but hes just testing products that have already been designed, engineered and tested by the manufacturers. Once again, i believe this guys a legend for making this content for the consumers and don't mean to disrespect. Also, there's lots of claimed "science" channels on youtube that are garbage, you just have to find the good ones.

@Kanoshe

5 жыл бұрын

ok. peer based review then. @@alejandrovette

Glad that you are using 3 samples to produce more accurate results! Love your work man!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

..... and by the way.... the classic toggle bolt need not cause any more damage on removal than on installation. Simply unscrew the screw portion from the winged portion, an let the wing drop behind the wall. The size of the original hole is all that needs repair!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@patrickriley5821

Жыл бұрын

Which is what makes the snap toggle great if you need to take something down, the threads remain to reinstall. Depends on the application. A little damage or more damage means little. Takes the same amount of work to fix.

4 years later I'm looking for drywall anchors and sure enough, Project Farm answers the exact question for me. Thanks again!

@ProjectFarm

10 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

This has been a question in my mind for years but never took the time to do the research/testing. Thanks for doing it for me.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback

This whole channel is a labor of love and I think it's amazing you take the time and effort to make content that helps people save time and money! Amazing!!

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

What a highly informative and thorough technical video! Thanks. I would consider an anchor fail when the screw slips out of the anchor or is snatched out of the wall when force is exerted BELOW recommendation. And like the video says, anchors are rated for a certain force. Beyond what is recommended, of course it will fail. I think this video demonstrate more the drywall failures more than anything else. The anchors did their job beautifully: holding the screws.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

No wonder all the anchors I've used in the passed have "failed", I was the one failing! You have no idea how much I appreciated this video, thank you.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Brother nothing else to stay, simply "I appreciate you, and your effort!" Thanks for these videos!

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Grease! We want grease! Water test it, friction test, etc etc. We have farm equipment and want the best for our projects and farm! :)

@priestleyharker4046

5 жыл бұрын

Please.

@razinhailsharp

5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic idea!

@TheHungrySlug

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! I too would like to see grease getting tested. Which grease is going to prolong the expected life of our wear-parts.

@deltajegga

5 жыл бұрын

chinese wheel bearing grease is the best on the planet.

@duckslayer92

5 жыл бұрын

Second that

I've been using either hollow wall anchors or toggle bolts in my home for the better part of 50 years and have never had one fail. But I've never installed a large mirror myself. I just can't imagine that this is a major problem. That said I love your videos. Please keep making them.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

I go through a ton of anchors and I need different ones for different applications and for hanging different things of differing weights. Having data like this is great thanks. Some of these held WAY more than I thought they could and I've seen plenty of failures and fixed them. Very interesting.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

The time and thought Todd puts into his demonstrations is astounding. I feel humbled that he offers these to us at no charge.

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love how often you do the work to answer practical questions I already had. I seriously check your channel sometimes before I order stuff or go to the store.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TURBODON.6

5 жыл бұрын

Lmao same

And yet again, all logical periameters and variables are taken into consideration before making and conducting a test. This provides an accurate assessment of the product being tested. You Rock!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Better thought out tests than Consumer Reports could EVER come up with - and NO POLITICALLY CORRECT HORSECRAP! your station is GOLDEN

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

The best day of the week is when Project Farm uploads!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the positive comment! Hoping to make Monday's better for everyone!

@DeFausti

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm Your uploads always brighten up my day, thank you for the effort you put into making these videos!

@mtbridingog9083

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely not the best day Friday is the best day if the week sir 😂😂

"what did you do this weekend" watch drywall anchor experiments

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

lol. Nice!

@donzemanovic4205

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

For towel rods I like to go with the toggles, because they can withstand the pull down and pull out in a fairly consistent way. Seems like this video confirms my thinking.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thank you

This man gets millions of views but still takes his time to reply to people.. respect

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I recently put up some track shelving in my home and remembered you did this comparison. It was essential in helping me choose the right anchor. You have THE BEST product comparisons. You spend your money and days of your time so we don't have to. Thank you!

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

If you hang 190 lbs on a single anchor in drywall. you deserve a hole in your wall.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@bobbybaucom4489

4 жыл бұрын

You are, of course, correct. Except when installing safety grab bars. Suppose I install some for my mom who doesn't weigh that much but a few years later my dad is using them. Yeah, he might easily put a couple a hundred pounds of force on one. Maybe more when you consider inertia. I want as much holding power as possible.

@evanplanas

4 жыл бұрын

@@bobbybaucom4489 find a stud for that application.

@bobbybaucom4489

4 жыл бұрын

@@evanplanas like you can always find one. LOL.

@hubster4477

4 жыл бұрын

A lot of safety grabbars Don t come in 16 inch increments.

Well done. As a retired electrician I've used primarily toggles for holding equipment to walls. For lighter loads I prefer zipits similar to the easy zips you used first. They do work well but take a bit of practice to install. The zipits have a long self driller bit ahead of the threads. It works well on a sheet of 1/2 to 5/8" rock however if it's a double layer or there's a stud behind the hole you have to drill in until the threads just reach the wall, remove the zipit and cut the driller portion off and then install the anchor. If you fail to do that or if you don't apply enough pressure to the screwdriver bit you'll spin the rock out leaving a hole to large for the anchor. I learned from experience on double rock walls. As for hanging heavy tv's I have a 70" set in my den. Fortunately it sits slightly recessed in a large wall unit giving me room to pull the tv out to the distance I want it to be so it's flush with the cabinet. Since I had the room I marked the wall where the adjustable wall bracket was to attach and then took two 2x4" boards, painted black, and lag bolted them to the wall studs. Then I screwed the bracket to the studs. I know it's over kill but that bracket will likely support a thousand pounds without coming loose. I suppose if you wanted it closer you could use some flat steel to mount to the wall. I certainly wouldn't use any type of dry wall anchors on something that weighed a hundred pounds or more. Also you have to consider on many of the tv mounts they are capable of being extended away from the wall to allow angling the set and that adds a lot more torque to pull out anchors. My mount extends a good 12" from the wall.

This was a great video. I know it took a lot of time creating but it provided good information. Honestly, the basic info I got from it was that most drywall anchors do what they are rated for. So the main thing to consider when buying them is how much weight you need supported, and how old is the drywall. In all cases the failure was due to the drywall failing. So the weights they can hold, can be a bit influenced by the age of the drywall, and the design of the anchor being used. This video tells me that I need to, first use the correct anchor for the job, and second, probably slightly bump up the rating of what I buy. For example, if an anchor is rated at 50lbs, and I hang something that is 50lbs, or even 45lbs, it's going to hold for a while, but eventually when the drywall ages it's going to give. So I need to bump the anchor rating up some to account for that later on. An anchor with a wing on the back may give it a longer hang life vs one without a wing. Because it is holding on to more drywall and probably rated for more weight. I use anchors a lot and this will really help! I know now, direct force is much different than hanging force. Though I've yet to have a use that included direct force, its good to know just in case. Thanks for the video!!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

Once again PM had a review on what I was looking to buy. Love this channel. Hope he makes millions. He's a one man show worth so much more than Consumer Reports.

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment!

@ronswoboda8310

2 жыл бұрын

Consumer reports is great too..non biased..cause it's non profit.

I love the quality and thoroughness of this video. Absolutely deserves every views it got and more.

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I used to use the ez anchor self tapping toggles, but I've actually had some issues with them. They have a tendency to strip the threads that the small screw going to, and they sometimes don't like to engage at all. Snap toggles imo are the way to go for heavy loads like mounting TV's, whie for smaller stuff I'd use the metal version of those toggles that just look like fat screws (the first type that you tested).

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

Customer service at its best. Hats off to you! I'm actually surprised the we can count on these stated ratings. I just installed some wire shelves into a 2'x2' closet with 45 lbs TripleGrip anchors. I was a bit surprised the load capacity adding to 270 pounds per shelves. Now I can believe it... Thank you young man for your valuable videos...

@ProjectFarm

6 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

Absolutely fantastic job. Going to be hanging some sheet metal panels sheetrock wall where there are no studs and this is absolutely the best video I could have watched. Thank you so much for all your time, effort and expense. Your presentations are flawless and very professionally done. Thank you

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@vicentegomez205

Жыл бұрын

how does sheetrock get put up without studs?

As a scientist myself I have to say, You did an amazing and pretty good testing with objective readouts! Thanks for this!

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@danielcortes3278

3 жыл бұрын

@The RebTek Channel just Google my name

@danielcortes3278

3 жыл бұрын

@The RebTek Channel it would be so easy for me to paste a link but...I really don't care that much what you think of me. So sad to see pointless heatred though

@danielcortes3278

3 жыл бұрын

@The RebTek Channel over and out

Your methodology as captured in this video is outstanding. Tremendously valuable resource. Can't thank you enough for sharing this excellent work with other hobbyists.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

I can not thank you enough for what you do for us. You are the greatest. You save us from making so many mistakes.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

The hero we need, but we dont deserve

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope you enjoy the video!

@lewiemcneely9143

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm We get a LOT more than we deserve!

@kpoe2000

5 жыл бұрын

This comment wins the internet today.

@mevans1212

4 жыл бұрын

Cue Foo Fighters, There goes our hero watch him with those studs... seriously though, I've recently decided to learn basic skills having to do with diy home projects...not everyone learns the same, I love learning but as teaching methods often vary ...the learning experience can be wonderful or that of a letdown. I've been inudating myself with KZread vids and i've not yet found 3 for me to save / serve as my "go to" - up until now. I love his teaching style and am certain that I'll soon be confident in my ability (as a beginner) to upgrade my space at home with skills that will produce sustainable results. Subscribed🛠

Wow , big effort mate , i cannot even imagine how long it took to set all this up let alone do the testing , ten out of ten mate and well done as always .

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I had some handles on my boat that kept coming loose so I installed the toggle style anchors a couple years ago. They have been holding up great. I keep my boat in the garage and the location of the handles do not get wet so I was not worried about rusting the steel. It's good to see these have such strength.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

Im thinking the vertical test is greatly affected upon whether or not the back piece [ toggle bar ] is vertical or horizontal changing the surface area against the applied force either way thank you for the videos - they are informative and they showcase interesting products thay may not win, but they can shine in other applications. :)

@designstudio8013

5 ай бұрын

Maybe depending upon the clamping force in compression.

This guys dedication to test shit out is on a next level, hats off to you my good sir

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@insanejughead

5 жыл бұрын

That's my boy!

It's so nice to know that when I'm about to fix something or get a new tool your here to show who's best

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for your hard work. I really appreciate your videos. You do such a good job on all of your testing. I use your results to buy all my work tools and hardware. You have never steered me wrong! It nice to have someone doing these reviews you can trust and relate to. Thanks again!

I've wanted to do this exact test for years, thanks for the work! I've used the Snaptoggle for years for just about everything except pictures.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback

its midnight on a school night and im watching a guy yank drywall anchors out of walls...

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@dennismurray8631

5 жыл бұрын

At least I won a good price on auction of some good cigars - ALL is not lost Not many anchors allow good reuse after install...

@drumbergunnerer3162

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Great comment and good point! Addicting channel!

@jacksonchastain6695

4 жыл бұрын

1:31 am for me...

Hatsoff to your energy , patience and zeal in conducting experiments which are so much useful for DIY as well as for professionals . Thank you .

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Probably one of the most informative videos as I just got a house and was skeptical of how strong the anchors could be. Well done

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Legendary video, wish there was more thorough no bullshit content like this on the tube

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@EvenTheDogAgrees

4 жыл бұрын

There is. You probably meant "I wish all YT content was like this", which sadly, I have to agree with you on. ;)

I’ve seen several of your amazing videos and am in awe of the time and effort you put into each one. I appreciate the objective information and lack of selling. You have an appreciative new subscriber.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

Two non-traditional anchors I've been using more recently that I like: 1.) Walldog screw anchors. 2.) 3M Claw. The claw is especially great for pictures, if you ever have to remove the anchor there's barely anything to repair.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

I know a lot of people probably jumped to the final recommendation, but.... I appreciate all the work and detail that went into this full video, man. Thanks a ton!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

I love your videos so much, that I don’t care and probably will never care about drywall anchors in any way shape or form. I just love how thorough you are, but it’s never drawn out either! You are very detailed but stay right on topic all the time, and each of your videos flow very well! Thank you for making them.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍