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Well, my new townhouse has presented me with yet another problem. It seems that my wall studs are metal, not wood! How am I supposed to mount my QS4s? Please excuse me if this has been answered, I have no internet and am typing from my phone which is a PITA. I have full metal brackets, just can't screw then into a stud.
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Drill a pilot hole through the metal, a little smaller than the screw, first. You may have to use metal screws, instead of wood screws.
You might try this on the inside of a closet first, until you get the correct size of hole screw combination. Then just stuff the small holes made in the drywall with some spackel.
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Do I need a special drillbit? The one I'm using won't go through the metal. Or maybe I'm being overly cautious.
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You might need a bit made for metal. I've always been lucky and the cheap bits I've always used will drill through metal. Just have to use a little patience and keep drilling with some pressure, but not enough to break the bit. If that doesn't work, then it's off to the hardware store.
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The speakers are less than ten pounds, could I just use some anchors or molly bolts in the drywall? Most of my search results discuss mounting TVs, not speakers.
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I use only anchors for my QS8s. So far, so good, but...
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I think anchors should work fine.
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i use anchors too. all's well.
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Anchors, toggle bolts, molly bolts, they all should work. I've used (and am currently using) them to hold up my QS8s. Have been doing so for about 8 years in 3 different installs without issue.
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Just use a regular drill bit and drill into the metal studs.
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Just use "self tapping" metal (not wood) screws and they should pull themselves right into the metal stud.
Personally, the toggle/molly bolts are my favorite way. VERY secure.
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The metal studs are probably 12 gauge at best. A regular bit will go right through them just fine. I am currently using E-Z Ancor Twist-N-Lock dry wall anchors to hold up a pair of 15lb speakers.. They are working just fine and have been for the last 2.5 years. Here is a link to the product that i am using. http://www.lowes.com/pd_71529-2191-11364...&facetInfo=If you do decide to go into your studs, do what nick said, use self taping screws, this will eliminate the need for you to drill a pilot hole into the metal. Good luck.
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