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  • Looking to set up a belay/rappel station in my garage just for practice, trying out new things, and general faffery.

    I'm not super handy but can work my way around simple power tools.

    Anyway, my current plan is to:

    • drill holes into a piece of 2x4
    • install tee nuts at the back (or maybe threaded inserts at the front, or failing that, nuts at the back.)
    • install the hangers using M12 bolts (as per hanger specs)
    • screw that unit directly into wall studs in my garage using deck screws
    • slap on some quicklinks to the hangers and call it a day

    Thoughts?

    Hanging a picture frame is one thing, but supporting body weight is another entirely! I suppose it doesn't have to, but it'd be nice for it to be able to.

  • Looking to set up a belay/rappel station in my garage just for practice, trying out new things, and general faffery.

    I'm not super handy but can work my way around simple power tools.

    Anyway, my current plan is to:

    • drill holes into a piece of 2x4
    • install tee nuts at the back (or maybe threaded inserts at the front, or failing that, nuts at the back.)
    • install the hangers using M12 bolts (as per hanger specs)
    • screw that unit directly into wall studs in my garage using deck screws
    • slap on some quicklinks to the hangers and call it a day

    Thoughts?

    Hanging a picture frame is one thing, but supporting body weight is another entirely! I suppose it doesn't have to, but it'd be nice for it to be able to.

    @devnull@community.openbeta.io Looks like a have a clone 🤣

  • Looking to set up a belay/rappel station in my garage just for practice, trying out new things, and general faffery.

    I'm not super handy but can work my way around simple power tools.

    Anyway, my current plan is to:

    • drill holes into a piece of 2x4
    • install tee nuts at the back (or maybe threaded inserts at the front, or failing that, nuts at the back.)
    • install the hangers using M12 bolts (as per hanger specs)
    • screw that unit directly into wall studs in my garage using deck screws
    • slap on some quicklinks to the hangers and call it a day

    Thoughts?

    Hanging a picture frame is one thing, but supporting body weight is another entirely! I suppose it doesn't have to, but it'd be nice for it to be able to.

    This post is deleted!
  • @devnull@mamot.fr imposter!

  • I think a 2x4 screwed into studs should work, I'd like to see it when you're done or progress pics!

  • Looking to set up a belay/rappel station in my garage just for practice, trying out new things, and general faffery.

    I'm not super handy but can work my way around simple power tools.

    Anyway, my current plan is to:

    • drill holes into a piece of 2x4
    • install tee nuts at the back (or maybe threaded inserts at the front, or failing that, nuts at the back.)
    • install the hangers using M12 bolts (as per hanger specs)
    • screw that unit directly into wall studs in my garage using deck screws
    • slap on some quicklinks to the hangers and call it a day

    Thoughts?

    Hanging a picture frame is one thing, but supporting body weight is another entirely! I suppose it doesn't have to, but it'd be nice for it to be able to.

    @devnull should be fine with static weight. I’m assuming you’re not simulating dynamic falls on it.

  • Looking to set up a belay/rappel station in my garage just for practice, trying out new things, and general faffery.

    I'm not super handy but can work my way around simple power tools.

    Anyway, my current plan is to:

    • drill holes into a piece of 2x4
    • install tee nuts at the back (or maybe threaded inserts at the front, or failing that, nuts at the back.)
    • install the hangers using M12 bolts (as per hanger specs)
    • screw that unit directly into wall studs in my garage using deck screws
    • slap on some quicklinks to the hangers and call it a day

    Thoughts?

    Hanging a picture frame is one thing, but supporting body weight is another entirely! I suppose it doesn't have to, but it'd be nice for it to be able to.

    @devnull I'd be careful about weight and load into those wall studs. They may not be appropiate for sideways stress when you are hanging on that board. If too week, board attachment to wall may have to pass through it and grab more from behind with plates to distribute load.

    I'd probably prefer an isolated metal frame but it's more involved and complicated taking extra space. Would be a bit more mobile though.

  • @devnull@community.openbeta.io Hey! I'm not! Dev Null is my real name!

  • @devnull I'd be careful about weight and load into those wall studs. They may not be appropiate for sideways stress when you are hanging on that board. If too week, board attachment to wall may have to pass through it and grab more from behind with plates to distribute load.

    I'd probably prefer an isolated metal frame but it's more involved and complicated taking extra space. Would be a bit more mobile though.

    @rayko@mastodon.raykoworld.com said in Rap station in a garage:

    I'd be careful about weight and load into those wall studs. They may not be appropiate for sideways stress when you are hanging on that board.

    Good point. It's why I plan to go with longer deck screws instead of regular all purpose or drywall screws. Regardless I'll likely limit the hanging all the same.

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