How to Remove Molly Bolt Anchors Without Damaging Drywall

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  • Опубліковано 28 жов 2024

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  • @SnazzyZubloids
    @SnazzyZubloids 4 роки тому +161

    Never though of how to remove the whole fastener, usually just sold the house and started over in a new one.

    • @llllll-ux2lz
      @llllll-ux2lz 3 роки тому +4

      Now its my problem eh?! 😅😅

    • @momobebe
      @momobebe 3 роки тому

      Reading this made my day. 😂😂😂

    • @julianbrelsford
      @julianbrelsford 2 роки тому

      A lot of people don't remove the whole fastener, since they could just push it further in and cover with drywall compound

    • @M81_WOODLAND
      @M81_WOODLAND Рік тому

      You win the internet.

    • @metalfatigue
      @metalfatigue 6 місяців тому

      At last, a way to deal with plaster walls that actually works!

  • @christopherarce686
    @christopherarce686 5 років тому +47

    I loved this video. Explained the solution very clearly and quickly. Good quality footage mixed with concise narration made this an excellent tutorial.

  • @BobbyBurdick
    @BobbyBurdick Рік тому +3

    short and to the point with options and details. Well spoken with no ahs and clearly understood with great examples shown. There should be a super like for shorts like this one.

  • @tomwalsh9635
    @tomwalsh9635 8 місяців тому +1

    You the man, Ron. Never thought it would straighten out with the hammer trick, but it did. Saved me a big hassle. Cheers!

  • @taylorlastname348
    @taylorlastname348 4 роки тому +8

    I am SO EXCITED I found this video! Thank you so much for explaining this! My boyfriend insisted we couldn't hang anything in our apartment because we have plaster walls but I think these mollies are the way to go. I'm presenting him with this video so he knows that even if we put holes in the wall, we can still get that deposit back ;) Thanks again!

    • @julianbrelsford
      @julianbrelsford 2 роки тому +2

      Be aware that plaster (as opposed to drywall) is sometimes fragile and difficult to repair.
      I would never recommend the ballpeen hammer solution on a plaster wall, you could do a lot of damage to the plaster. The other solutions shown here should work fine IMO but don't overestimate the weight you can put on your drywall anchor in plaster either! If in doubt, make sure your stuff is fastened to studs rather than to the plaster & lath

  • @julian.donovan
    @julian.donovan 3 місяці тому

    Excellent video with clear descriptions and visuals. Love using these as ways to hang frames on the wall

  • @slothburglar
    @slothburglar 3 роки тому

    Watched a ton of other videos on this one. But this one had the most succinct explanations with the best lighting. Thanks!

  • @emth7084
    @emth7084 4 роки тому +8

    aw thank you, i never knew spackle was the solution to my depression!
    in all honesty though, this is useful information, thank you for sharing!

  • @Jill_SmokeandMirrors
    @Jill_SmokeandMirrors Рік тому

    Ron, you saved my wall, sanity and kitchen! Thank you for making this video, 2 out of 8 of my Molly bolts failed because I overtightened them (fixing a tall thin aluminium radiator to a drywall). Now I can finish my tiling and get on with my life. 😊

  • @peterhladky5481
    @peterhladky5481 2 роки тому

    This was the best advice I have seen on how to remove Molly Bolt Anchors. Thanks so much for posting, much appreciated!

  • @yellowdog762jb
    @yellowdog762jb 8 місяців тому

    Awesome! Just the info I needed, plus short and to the point! Thank you!

  • @BrianBoruish
    @BrianBoruish 5 років тому +4

    Short sweet and to the point. Thanks

  • @AminAmirali
    @AminAmirali 4 роки тому

    My goodness.... had I known this before I saw other videos... I just tried the first method out and it worked like a charm. Thank you for publishing this!

  • @mrEofPlanetEarth
    @mrEofPlanetEarth 4 роки тому

    You made it look so easy. It took me ten minutes to scrape the excess spackle away in a way that looked decent. It was my first time. I thank you. Whoever made this video. Thumbs up.

  • @per619
    @per619 3 роки тому

    Ron--I looked at three others videos. Not one was nearly as helpful as yours. Tks!

  • @susubrainstorm
    @susubrainstorm 11 місяців тому

    Thank you very much this is exactly the information that I needed. I removed the anchor successfully.

  • @foodandmoorehappiness
    @foodandmoorehappiness 11 місяців тому

    This is fantastic! You really helped me out. And I appreciate that.

  • @patricknelson
    @patricknelson Рік тому

    Absolutely brilliant. Thanks for the tip!!!

  • @c0d3r1f1c
    @c0d3r1f1c 10 місяців тому

    Thanks Ron, this is a great tip!

  • @lynnpatterson7314
    @lynnpatterson7314 Рік тому

    Awesome video and instructions!

  • @dbndog
    @dbndog Рік тому

    What a wonderful video on how to remove a moly bolt wall hanger. Three easy options to handle this dilemma were explained clearly in the video. It makes me feel stupid that I could not come up with any of the methods shown. Thank you Ron for your help! I will give you a "thumbs up" and subscribe to your channel. I know you will be of help to me in the future.

  • @cfranklin8841
    @cfranklin8841 4 місяці тому

    You're a godsend, sir. Thank you so much for this

  • @chrism12743
    @chrism12743 5 місяців тому

    Thank you very much, easy peasy!!

  • @robinnagy5690
    @robinnagy5690 3 роки тому

    Wish I saw this when I took whatever it was off the wall a few years ago. Options 2 & 3 will work just fine. Thanks for posting.

  • @TeriAnneAshley
    @TeriAnneAshley Рік тому

    Excellent instructions! Don't peel back the bolt shoulder (as shown on other videos) ... do this instead!! Thank you, Ron

  • @edioi_com
    @edioi_com 2 роки тому

    Simple, clear and comprehensive. Fantastic video!

  • @suemel1716
    @suemel1716 3 місяці тому

    You sir, are my hero!!!

  • @lerandia
    @lerandia 4 роки тому

    Absolute best video for this type of removal! Thank you so much!!!! *Subscribed*

  • @curiosity2314
    @curiosity2314 6 років тому +4

    Doesn't get much better then that! Always did it the hard way :) .

  • @ICoug
    @ICoug 2 місяці тому

    That was EXCELLENT!!!!

  • @brigittegeorg
    @brigittegeorg 5 місяців тому

    Thank you, extremely helpful.

  • @den1ed
    @den1ed Місяць тому

    Works like a charm

  • @Snafhe
    @Snafhe Рік тому

    Just what I needed, thank you!

  • @christrudel8186
    @christrudel8186 2 роки тому

    Exactly what I needed, thanks for the great video!

  • @shawncunningham6
    @shawncunningham6 3 роки тому

    Excellent tutorial

  • @dp4racing
    @dp4racing 2 роки тому

    Thanks. Pulling tore the heck out of the wall. Drilling the head off worked the best for me. They get hot, so be careful.

  • @ansleytime
    @ansleytime 11 місяців тому

    I wish it was that easy to fill my depression. Thanks for the tip!

  • @mayorwest12
    @mayorwest12 3 роки тому

    A blessing, this video is.

  • @snarlingrabiddog5150
    @snarlingrabiddog5150 9 місяців тому

    Thank you! You saved my bathroom tile!

  • @c14martin
    @c14martin Рік тому

    Great info! TY

  • @mneri84
    @mneri84 4 роки тому +68

    Wish I would have seen this video 1 hour ago. Didn’t know what I was dealing with and now it looks like like Batman shot his grappling gun through my wall.

    • @friedbergje
      @friedbergje 3 роки тому +3

      Your description is too funny. Sorry this happened to you.

    • @jjayguy23
      @jjayguy23 3 роки тому +1

      @@friedbergje People are so funny!!! Hahahahah. LoL

    • @Derekivery
      @Derekivery 3 роки тому +1

      Same thing happened to me, maybe it's a youtube joke, they see you damaged your wall and THEN they send you a video on how you should have done it.

  • @Rgrafx
    @Rgrafx 3 місяці тому

    Very good sir.

  • @sueablitt1168
    @sueablitt1168 4 роки тому

    Hi thanks so much for your video, followed your guide, work perfectly all out, all 8 of them 😊

  • @meganboyles8768
    @meganboyles8768 Рік тому

    Thank you sooo much for this!

  • @davidt9238
    @davidt9238 4 роки тому

    Fantastic video. Best one on the subject. Thanks for posting. WIll the second technique work on plastic ones?

  • @wendydegriselles
    @wendydegriselles 4 роки тому

    Wow! I love it! thanks Ron!

  • @lel2008
    @lel2008 3 роки тому

    I REALLY LIKE the man's shirt!! I WANT ONE.

  • @derek.morrison
    @derek.morrison 2 роки тому

    So concise - thank you!!

  • @response2u
    @response2u Рік тому

    Thank you sir!

  • @cowsongs
    @cowsongs 3 роки тому

    Ha! After DECADES of working with these things, it never occurred to me to just back out the screw part way and whack it a few times with a hammer to stretch the interior fingers back out so the whole thing would just pull out without making a huge hole. Thanks for such useful tip!

  • @mattkohls8873
    @mattkohls8873 2 роки тому

    Thanks, worked PERFECT!

  • @OblateSpheroid
    @OblateSpheroid Рік тому

    Nice video.

  • @williamolenchenko5772
    @williamolenchenko5772 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the great tutorial.

  • @JohnSmithh644
    @JohnSmithh644 11 місяців тому

    What a hero thanks!

  • @LivingtheSprings
    @LivingtheSprings Рік тому

    Amazing

  • @ivanpomy
    @ivanpomy 4 роки тому

    Nice video, great job , thank you

  • @davidc4731
    @davidc4731 Рік тому

    Simple and made a big mess of my wall... easiest to take a drill bit slightly larger than the hole...drill surface which loosens face. W needle nose pliers remove face. Use original bolt to push receiver into wall..
    Way easier...

  • @d3m1tar
    @d3m1tar Рік тому

    Top 🔝 MAN !!!! THANKS MAN 🙏🏼

  • @titansoftime
    @titansoftime 11 місяців тому

    Nice.

  • @MrMadwyn
    @MrMadwyn 2 роки тому

    Straight forward, no bells and whistles, but comprehensive.

  • @TheHighPandaBear
    @TheHighPandaBear 5 років тому +2

    Dude sounds like he knows what hes doing, good video

    • @Engineer9736
      @Engineer9736 4 роки тому +1

      Because he does know what he is doing

  • @PattiSeipp
    @PattiSeipp 4 роки тому

    Thank you!! worked so well.

  • @tayooyinda1225
    @tayooyinda1225 2 роки тому

    Do you do voiceovers for news cast?

  • @JimS-fs4ub
    @JimS-fs4ub 2 місяці тому

    Second method works when the Molly fails because the threaded part breaks off somehow when installing. Nice part is you have the drill right there to do it. 😊

  • @alitheballoonguy3036
    @alitheballoonguy3036 4 роки тому

    Great thanks

  • @colbfx
    @colbfx 2 роки тому

    I tried this and it didn’t stretch out! I should have tried option 2. Good thing I bought a large bucket of spackle!

  • @andybowen1981
    @andybowen1981 3 роки тому

    Amazing!!!!!

  • @Wichenroder
    @Wichenroder Рік тому

    Tried the first method, now I have a huge hole in my wall. Thanks?

  • @Guardducks
    @Guardducks 6 років тому +4

    Duh, never thought of that always just drive them through and patched .

  • @steveg18556
    @steveg18556 9 місяців тому

    Awesome things I learned way too late in life.

  • @digital_nobody
    @digital_nobody 6 років тому +1

    Neat!

  • @ideadlift20kg83
    @ideadlift20kg83 11 місяців тому +1

    AHHHHHHHHHHHH! WTF! Thank you but I wish I saw this before I punched 25+ of these through the wall!

  • @TRICK-OR-TREAT236
    @TRICK-OR-TREAT236 4 роки тому

    GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY !

  • @shemar3572
    @shemar3572 Рік тому

    Wow ‘

  • @Robkojak1234
    @Robkojak1234 5 років тому +2

    The last option is the laziest one though and not very welcoming for the next household that may want to drill another hole there

  • @kkp4297
    @kkp4297 5 років тому +1

    i almost ripped a large hole in the drywall trying to pull one of these shits out

  • @allmyfriendsareahole
    @allmyfriendsareahole 2 роки тому

    You forgot the Kyle Monster energy drink method

  • @paulz2843
    @paulz2843 5 років тому +2

    Lost a job cuz i didnt know how to remove a molly bolt

    • @speier
      @speier 4 роки тому

      Please explain how

  • @d-w348
    @d-w348 2 роки тому +1

    A real workmen would only use the first method of completely removing the Molly bolt.

    • @vaderladyl
      @vaderladyl Рік тому

      Well mostly DIY'ers come here to see these videos so...

  • @JohnSmithh644
    @JohnSmithh644 11 місяців тому

    Rip

  • @spikeshostagetv5935
    @spikeshostagetv5935 6 років тому +1

    Ha ha I guess

  • @eliyahkilada338
    @eliyahkilada338 4 роки тому

    This is great! Thank you.