How to Use Toggle Bolts

Toggle bolts are easy to use and perfect for hanging heavy objects on drywall. I'll show you how to properly use toggle bolts for drywall. Toggle bolts are perfect when you need to hang heavy items on drywall, attach a TV mount on drywall, or just need a heavy wall anchor for large items. Some people will refer to toggle bolts as molly bolts, so you may be more familiar with this term for wall anchors for heavy objects. Thanks for watching, and please check out some of my other videos. Also, don't forget to subscribe to my channel so you can stay up to date on all sorts of DIY, auto maintenance, lawn equipment maintenance, and woodshop related topics.

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Toggle Bolt

[benjaminmoore]

As soon as I saw the handlebar mustache I knew this video would get me through this process. Thank you sir

[anotherdimension]

3 days researching these and you are the first to show this technique step by Bless you & Thank You

[memella]

I went to 5 other videos and none of them showed anywhere near the amount of detail to get a good understanding of how these bolts actually work "with a thing in the middle" - whereas you covered everything in one - THANK YOU

[roseopl]

It's ridiculous the number of videos that don't show how to actually hang something with these. Thank you!

[jsbarnum]

When I saw this video was over 9 minutes long, I thought it would be full of useless rambling, but it was great - everything you explained was very helpful. Being able to see both sides of the wall made it easy to understand, and I really liked how you explained common mistakes to avoid. Thank you!

[brettepruitt]

Video by a real pro who not only speaks clearly, but knows how to explain things. Thanks.

[karenflowers]

There are good teachers and they are rare. You are one, thank you. I need to toggle into a block wall -wish me luck

[sdickey]

Thank you for explaining, in detail, how to use these and what to watch out for. You're a great teacher.

[meredithbrasca]

Thank you! Your explanation at 8:25 was so what I needed to know! (I couldn't figure out why it wasn't snuggling up 😅.) Great demonstration!

[brolgadeolga]

It's very generous of you to share all the pitfalls and to demonstrate what happens on the other side of the wall. Thank you!

[abahta]

I am glad I found this lesson after it has been posted three years ago. I Just bought toggles from home depot to install my tv wall unit on the dry wall. Your step by step on how to use toggles helped me a lot. Thx for sharing your knowkedge. God bless you. Abraham from Ethiopia residing in Alexandria Virginia.

[salehayub]

One of the best tutorials ever I watched on YouTube!

[laurashearer]

Really, the best! I'm a teacher used to explaining complicated things to people who don't understand. I came to this video not knowing or understanding anything about using a drill, and certainly not about toggle bolts. But you, sir, walked me through it step by step with visuals and clear language. The public schools could use a guy like you in the classroom! Thank you.

[tommyshafer]

A+ tutorial. Great job demonstrating and explaining.

[kcfield]

Dennis: I wanted to thank you for saving me from trouble. I was installing a small cabinet onto drywall with toggle bolts, but hadn't thought to use the wood board. Had I not used the board, I never would have gotten the bolts tight. Using the board, I was able to do exactly what you taught--exert pressure allowing the bolt to properly tighten. It came out great thanks to your help.

[inagorden]

Thank you so much for this video! I searched for one and none explained how to from start to finish. Best tutorial I’ve found. Simple and easy to follow.

[chrismartinelli]

Great vid to explain. One thing though. You can get the other toggle in on opposite side of board after tightening the one. You kind of have to do both together. It’s tricky.

[amandamaciocia]

That was incredibly helpful!! Thank you, I never understood how to tighten the bolt to the toggle after it was in the wall. Now I feel ready to do it right this time!

[barryschimmel]

The clearest, most comprehensive video I've seen on toggle bolts. Couldn't figure it out until I saw that video!

[duanegriffin]

Today was my first experience with a toggle bolt and your video was very helpful. Especially the part about keeping tension in order to tighten the bolt. Thank You!