What size of a drill bit do i need to drill into the stud to mount it to the wall?
1703216
The drill bit should be a tad smaller diameter than the screw's shaft (meaning the solid shaft, not the threads). You should be able to make that choice by sight, holding the drill bit and the screw against each other up to a light source. If you can still see the threads clearly when doing that, the bit should work. The screw threads must grab onto the stud's wood to have an effective hold, so you do not want the drill bit to remove that wood.
1703217
Just installed one today. Instructions call for and I used 3/16 inch bit for the included lag bolts. Worked great.
44379
It would depend on the stud spacing. I mounted it to a scrap 2x8 and then screwed the 2x8 to the studs thru my sheetrock wall with 4inch lag screws. It made a nice clean installation. You can drill thru the 2x8 at whatever stud spacing you happen to have.
1965953
I would say an inch if your determined to leave the stud in place. I recommend moving the stud over if there is a problem. It won't hurt your structure one bit.
819642
I think the instruxction calls for a 5/8 inch bit, I would use a metal drill bit if I were you.
392985
I don't see why one couldn't mount this to any stud on any wall without requiring extra hardware. Use an impact driver to convenience sake. If you don't have one, I'd pre-drill the holes (making sure their diameter is only about 1/2 - 2/3 size of the lag bolt).
1944777
I think it will be really tight. The width of the unit is 1 2/3 inches without the bit, plus you have to add the length of the screw so I think it might not work that well in that situation. I just put it in a single-gang box and it looks a little to tight for working comfort. Are you working with new or old construction. If you are working with new construction buy boxes for that purpose and nail or screw them in, but if you are working on a wall that already has drywall or paneling use old work boxes and they work just fine. I've done a lot of that and have never had a problem. Good luck!
782155
4 to 5inch. It will fit a 1/4in drill bit and u will have enough room to drill into the the wood
1805678
You should be fine using longer bolts. I would recommend pre-drilling first just to protect the stud. It's going to take enough abuse. I wouldn't use anything smaller then a 3" just because you will have a weak point with the sheetrock being between the stud and the bracket. Unless you cut out the sheetrock just big enough for the bracket...?
522459
I installed it to a stud in the wall,. The screws that came with it are really long. It works just fine for me. Hopefully that helps!
1869698
Depends on if you are using drywall screws or drilling directly into a stud. But even with the drywall screws the holes in my wall are less than 3/8" diameter each.
99838
I used 1/2" bit. These instructions will help:http://www.veshapidze.com/diy/installation-of-mounting-bracket-for-mini-split-ductless-air-conditioner-condensing-unit-20150228/
1077491
The length of screw needed depends on how you intend to anchor the rail. I used two and a half inch long pan head screws because I was aligning the holes with the wall stud. Ahalf inch for the drywall thickness and 3/8 inch for the rail height leaving at least an inch and a half of screw thread secured into the stud. If you are anchoring the rail to drywall only -- you need to decide on several different drywall anchor choices available to you. I suggest you take note of the hole diameter in the rail and visit your local Lowe's hardware sales person to show you your options.
39603
Your wall studs should be every 16". I believe the mounting kit came with 4 ea black stud screws. I would center the mounting bracket on the center stud and use a stud finder to find the left and right wall studs and use the mounting screws on the left and right studs as well.
1963329
Yes, it's a piece of cake - use steel drill bit to drill through cabinet and into wall stud, make sure you use the correct cabinet mounting screws that hold up to 50-100lbs. They are generally black, phillips head, coarse thread and the one's i used were about 2" long. You can also use washers under the screw head if it makes you feel better - I didn't need to with the one's I have as the heads themselves are quite large.
1276005
Any standard sized drill bit. If it's too small for the chuck to hold, it's too small to be putting in a drill with this much power and weight, you'll break the bit if you cough. :)
1020153
That depends on the size of the wood screw you are using. I believe I used 1/4" diam screws so drill was about 3/16"
2209920
You better have at least 1 screw to the stud, the other 1 you can use heavy duty socket for your drywall.