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Post by ehowell on Aug 21, 2014 9:47:07 GMT -7
I know this topic has been covered ad nauseum over at MP, but I hope this is a somewhat unique question. I'm trying to mount a 72" long 2x10 to my ceiling rafters to hang both the RPTC (which looks great!) and my old Metolious hangboard. I know, the RPTC has everything I require and I should just replace the old one, but I'm trying to stick to a lot of my old holds to track progression for a few seasons before fully switching to the RPTC. So, If I want to screw the 72" baseboard to other 2x10 support beams (as seen below from an old Mike Anderson MP thread) are lag screws really necessary, or can I get by with beefy wood screws. I'm riding solo on this project and all the pilot hole drilling for lag screws will be a pain without someone to help hold the boards, etc. I just don't want to sink a bunch of wood screws and have the whole thing collapse mid-workout.  |
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Post by MarkAnderson on Aug 21, 2014 11:01:24 GMT -7
Wood screws are fine. I recommend 3" deck screws with a star drive or something other than philips drive so you can actually get the screws installed without stripping them. As far as strength goes, when in doubt, use a bunch of extra screws. I'd use at least 8, but probably more because I'm a huge fan of overkill and I don't like my mounting boards to flex or twist when I'm hanging from them.
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Post by Chris W on Aug 22, 2014 2:14:27 GMT -7
I built my whole climbing wall with deck screws, though I am also a fan of overkill. I also built it by myself, so if you're creative you can find a way to do the project solo. You can get clamps at the hardware store to hold your wood in place if need be. Also, if you make good measurements, your pieces will stay in place with only one screw while you check everything with a level and square. You can fine tune your placements this way before tacking them down solidly in place or adding more pilot holes. Using an impact driver instead of a drill or screw driver can help keep you from stripping your screws, but if you use a star bit like Mark suggests you're golden.
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Post by ehowell on Aug 22, 2014 7:00:46 GMT -7
Thanks Mark and Chris. I'm going to go with standard screws (not lag screws). The job is not overly complicated from there, so should be good!
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